Familiar to many thousands of music fans as the front man in the Scottish rock band Idlewild. Roddy Woomble is also a celebrated solo songwriter & performer who returns with his third solo album released on Reveal Records in March 2013.

‘Listen to Keep’ features eleven new songs written and recorded with his new band at An Tobar on the Isle of Mull.

Roddy Woomble’s naturally poetic writing and consistent touring have won him many thousands of fans all over the world and is widely regarded as one of Scotland ’s finest songwriters. ‘Listen To Keep’ is another great recording packed with memorable melodies and powerful, artistic expression following on from his first two acclaimed solo albums; his cult-classic solo debut ‘My Secret Is My Silence’ (2006) and ‘The Impossible Song and Other Songs’.

Roddy’s band features Seonaid Aitken (violin, piano, vocals), Gavin Fox (bass), Danny Grant (drums), Sorren Maclean (guitar, vocals) who help create the perfect backdrop for his poetic lyrics, blending touches of country and folk to a set of poignant songs.

“Listen To Keep” is released on March 4th 2013 via Reveal Records on CD and Diverse Records on 180g LP.

Praise for ‘The Impossible Song and Other Songs’:

‘This is a distinctly lovely affair’ NME
‘A moving and quietly joyous collection of pieces weaving together strands of folk, jazz and country.’ Guardian

‘The imagery is striking…like island life it’s self it won’t be rushed’ Mojo