Isaac Wood (musician)

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Isaac Wood
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Isaac Wood performing at a Manchester venue in 2020.
Background information
Also known asThe Guest
Born1998or1999(age 26–27) [1]
Genres
Works Black Country, New Road discography
Years active2014-2022
Labels
Formerly of

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

  1. Kinney, Fergal (2021-01-07). "Mystery men, stage fright and Jewish party music: an interview with…". The Face. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  2. "Black Country, New Road's Perilous Triumph (Published 2022)". 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  3. "Black Country, New Road release alternate version of "Track X"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  4. Kohner, Kyle (2021-02-05). "Album Review: Black Country, New Road – For The First Time". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  5. "Black Country, New Road remain ferocious, highly considered, and wildly improvised for their debut". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  6. "Black Country, New Road - For the First Time Review". Still Listening. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  7. 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)
  8. Quietus, The (2019-12-04). "Making Good Their Escape: Black Country New Road Interviewed". The Quietus. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  9. Strauss, Matthew (2022-01-31). "Black Country, New Road Frontman Isaac Wood Departs Band Days Before New Album Release". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  10. "Black Country, New Road's Perilous Triumph (Published 2022)". 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2025-11-24.