Bill Ryder-Jones

The Profile

Bill Ryder-Jones is an English musician, composer and producer, best known as a former guitarist of The Coral and for his solo albums including If..., A Bad Wind Blows in My Heart and Iechyd Da.

Former guitarist of The Coral (1996–2008). Left the band in 2008 to pursue a solo career. 'Iechyd Da' was released in January 2024 on Domino Records. 'A Bad Wind Blows in My Heart' (2013) is cited in reviews and by the artist as a personal high point.

DeBaser's coverage highlights Bill Ryder-Jones' return to a strong solo form with Iechyd Da (Jan 2024). The review frames him as a former guitarist of The Coral (1996–2008) who has matured into a versatile solo artist. Iechyd Da is described as elegant, meditative pop with folk and dream-pop resonances. The piece recommends the album and situates it alongside A Bad Wind Blows in My Heart as a personal peak.