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, Da Wood |
| Born | 1998 or 1999 (age 27–28)[1] |
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| 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 from their formation in 2018 until 2022 [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]
Four 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.[2]
Discography
as The Guest
- 'Good Dog vs. Bad Dog' (with James Martin) (2019)
- 'Theme From Failure, Pt.1' (2020)
with Black Country, New Road
- For the First Time (2021)
- Ants from Up There (2022)
References
- ^ Kinney, Fergal (7 January 2021). "Mystery men, stage fright and Jewish party music: an interview with…". The Face. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Black Country, New Road's Perilous Triumph (Published 2022)". 7 February 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "Black Country, New Road release alternate version of "Track X"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ Kohner, Kyle (5 February 2021). "Album Review: Black Country, New Road – For The First Time". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "Black Country, New Road remain ferocious, highly considered, and wildly improvised for their debut". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "Black Country, New Road - For the First Time Review". Still Listening. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; ClashMusic (31 January 2022). "Black Country, New Road - Ants From Up There". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Quietus, The (4 December 2019). "Making Good Their Escape: Black Country New Road Interviewed". The Quietus. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (31 January 2022). "Black Country, New Road Frontman Isaac Wood Departs Band Days Before New Album Release". Pitchfork. Retrieved 24 November 2025.