| Gareth Russell | |
| Origin: | Isle of Lewis, Scotland |
| Instrument: | bass |
| Genre: | Indie rock |
| Occupation: | Musician, Bassist |
| Years Active: | 1997–present |
| Associated Acts: | Idlewild, Astrid, The Reindeer Section |
| Website: | www.idlewild.co.uk |
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.