Gareth Russell is a Scottish musician, best known as the former bass guitarist for the indie rock band Idlewild. Russell joined the band in 2006, following the departure of Gavin Fox,^[1] and recorded two studio albums with the band: Make Another World (2007) and Post Electric Blues (2009).

Russell also performed in Astrid until their split, and was also a member of The Reindeer Section.

Discography

with Idlewild

• 2007: Make Another World
• 2009: Post Electric Blues

with Astrid

• 1999: Strange Weather Lately
• 2001: Play Dead
• 2004: One in Four

with The Reindeer Section

• 2001: Y'All Get Scared Now, Ya Hear!