Isaac Wood (musician)
Isaac Wood | |
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Isaac Wood performing at a Manchester venue in 2020. | |
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| Also known as | The Guest |
| Born | 1998 or 1999 (age 26–27)[1] |
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| Works | Black Country, New Road discography |
| Years active | 2014-2022 |
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Isaac Wood is an English musician who was the lead vocalist and guitarist for the English rock band Black Country, New Road[2] and has released solo music under the moniker The Guest.[3]
A key figure in the Windmill Scene, Wood's style was primarily spoken word,[4] however he distinctly fluctuated between alternative forms of delivery such as half-sung passages and anguished outbursts.[5] Wood's lyricism and performance for Black Country, New Road was praised and celebrated prominently.[6][7] Black Country, New Road's early successes were influenced by Wood's performance and lyricism, however, when questioned if Black Country, New Road was "Isaac's Band", Wood denied traditional ownership.[8]
4 days before the release of their sophomore album Ants from Up There, Isaac Wood departed Black Country, New Road citing mental health concerns.[9] Subsequently the band cancelled their planned tour and clarified that they would not perform any music released prior to his departure.[10]
References
- ^ Kinney, Fergal (2021-01-07). "Mystery men, stage fright and Jewish party music: an interview with…". The Face. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
- ^ "Black Country, New Road's Perilous Triumph (Published 2022)". 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
- ^ "Black Country, New Road release alternate version of "Track X"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
- ^ Kohner, Kyle (2021-02-05). "Album Review: Black Country, New Road – For The First Time". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
- ^ "Black Country, New Road remain ferocious, highly considered, and wildly improvised for their debut". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
- ^ "Black Country, New Road - For the First Time Review". Still Listening. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
- ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; ClashMusic (2022-01-31). "Black Country, New Road - Ants From Up There". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Quietus, The (2019-12-04). "Making Good Their Escape: Black Country New Road Interviewed". The Quietus. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (2022-01-31). "Black Country, New Road Frontman Isaac Wood Departs Band Days Before New Album Release". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
- ^ "Black Country, New Road's Perilous Triumph (Published 2022)". 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2025-11-24.