Wunderhorse have officially confirmed the departure of longtime bassist Peter Woodin, bringing an end to a seven-year run that’s seen the band evolve from grunge-glazed beginnings into one of the UK’s most compelling alt-rock outfits.
“It’s been a great 7 years,” the band posted on socials, “but unfortunately our long-standing friend and bass player Peter Woodin will no longer be working with us moving forward. We wish Peter all the best in his future endeavours.”
Short, sharp, and no real explanation — though fans had already clocked something was off. Woodin was notably absent during the filming of a recent Later… With Jools Holland performance, and eagle-eyed Reddit users pointed out his quiet removal of the band name from his Instagram bio. The writing, as always, was on the feed.
Woodin shared the same post to his story with a simple: “Thank you, and see ya on the next one.” A clean break, but you can’t help wondering what went on behind the scenes.
The split comes less than a year after the band dropped Midas, a critically praised, raw-edged second album that felt like Wunderhorse levelling up into something bigger and more unified. “Very imperfect, very live, very raw,” frontman Jacob Slater said of their sound at the time. “Like your face is pressed up against the amplifiers.” It worked.
Still, the timing stings. Woodin wasn’t just a hired gun, he was part of the engine room. And for a band that’s spoken candidly about grinding it out, juggling part-time jobs and navigating an industry full of “crocodile smiles,” you can’t help but wonder if this was a casualty of the slog.
There’s been no word yet on a permanent replacement, but Wunderhorse are still pushing forward. They’ve got a growing fanbase, a bruised-but-brilliant record behind them, and momentum on their side. For now, it’s one foot in front of the other.
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