Bill Ryder-Jones

The Profile

English musician and producer, former lead guitarist of The Coral (1996–2008). As a solo artist he has released albums including If... (2011), A Bad Wind Blows in My Heart (2013), West Kirby County Primary (2015), Yawn (2018), and Iechyd Da (2024) on Domino Records.

Former guitarist of The Coral (1996–2008); active as a solo producer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and singer‑songwriter. Domino Records released Iechyd Da in January 2024. Frequently noted for intimate, chamber‑pop/indie rock songwriting and production.

Francesco reviews Bill Ryder-Jones’s 2024 album Iechyd Da (Domino), praising its elegant, intimate pop and dreamlike textures. The piece frames Ryder-Jones as The Coral’s former guitarist (1996–2008) turned solo producer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. It highlights his attachment to A Bad Wind Blows in My Heart (2013) and quotes his renewed pride in Iechyd Da. Rating: 4/5.