Pitchfork

Looking to capitalize on the raves (Pitchfork, at least) and sales (my brother, at least) of the recent American release of 100 Broken Windows, Idlewild had planned an extensive US tour. Unfortunately, the first three weeks of the tour have been cancelled, due to the hospitalization of guitarist Rod Jones. Presently, no information regarding his illness has been released, though the band is quick to point out that the condition "is not thought to be serious." No rescheduling of dates has been announced.

Despite this setback, the eager, excitable band are already hard at work on the follow-up to 100 Broken Windows. They've completed the recording of nine new tracks-- two produced by oldster Lenny Kaye, and the other seven produced by Stephen Street, who's known for his work with Blur and the Smiths. Following a healthy recovery and further touring, the band aims to finish up the album for a March 2002 release.