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Montreal, Canada (2005 – present)
Hailing from Montreal, Canada, Islands is a 6 piece band founded in 2005 by The Unicorns co-founder/songwriter Nick Thorburn (often performing as “Nick Diamonds”) and drummer J’Aime Tambeur. Following the untimely disbandment of The Unicorns as they teetered on the brink of breaking through, Islands’ debut release entitled Return to the Sea, with its quirky sounds and refreshing, catchy melodies includes collaborations with members of Arcade Fire and Wolf Parade. This debut picks up where The Unicorns left off and takes the music to new heights without departing from The Unicorns’ unique if sometimes peculiar appeal.
Islands plays beautiful pop melodies, intertwined with elements of afro-pop, hip hop, and indie rock, among others. One of the main gimmicks of the band is the recorder brought over from The Unicorns, which is prominently featured in the song “Jogging Gorgeous Summer.” Nick Diamonds rules over the band with an iron fist. Other members include: Patrice Agbokou, Aaron Harris, Alex Chow, Sebastian Chow, and Patrick Gregoire. Return to the Sea, their rookie effort, was released on April 4th, 2006 on the brand new label, equator records, and rough trade in the uk. Digital Distribution handled by Alpha Pup.
On May 20, 2008, Islands released its second album, Arm’s Way, on Anti- Records.
On September 22, 2009 Islands released their third full length album, Vapours.
Islands plays beautiful pop melodies, intertwined with elements of afro-pop, hip hop, and indie rock, among others. One of the main gimmicks of the band is the recorder brought over from The Unicorns, which is prominently featured in the song “Jogging Gorgeous Summer.” Nick Diamonds rules over the band with an iron fist. Other members include: Patrice Agbokou, Aaron Harris, Alex Chow, Sebastian Chow, and Patrick Gregoire. Return to the Sea, their rookie effort, was released on April 4th, 2006 on the brand new label, equator records, and rough trade in the uk. Digital Distribution handled by Alpha Pup.
On May 20, 2008, Islands released its second album, Arm’s Way, on Anti- Records.
On September 22, 2009 Islands released their third full length album, Vapours.
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pabulous wrote:
it's a bit dreary, but certainly enjoyable. islands remains one of my favourite bands.
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kyrole wrote:
i think the new album sort of sounds like a mix of "Return to the Sea" Islands and the band Dr. Dog
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AngleUponAngles wrote:
The new one is actually really great. I love the diversity of this band; first an indie-pop gem, then a rock record, then a bedroom synth pop album, and now a collection of wonderful folksy songs.
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GumbySock wrote:
another boring islands album. great.
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534N wrote:
The new album is a lot more mature, not sure what I think so far.
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travisfin wrote:
You can listen to the whole new album on soundcloud at the moment. its pretty boss
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OmfgAaarghh wrote:
When new album comes out it's not gonna leave my playlist for weeks. True story
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OmfgAaarghh wrote:
@generataur now i see, thanks god
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saccharinePop wrote:
EXCITED FOR A SLEEP & A FORGETTING
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saxonturnbuckle wrote:
hallways is phenomenal
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generataur wrote:
@OMFGAARGHH I meant to say, Islands is a non-super-gay version of of montreal, but I forgot the last dash. Sorry for the confusion.
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OmfgAaarghh wrote:
@GoldPeak it does sound great but to be honest this is not a song, well you know
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GoldPeak wrote:
new song sounds great
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armoredyosk wrote:
it totally is a song. and a good one at that
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OmfgAaarghh wrote:
nothing, totally normal :D
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Hulelam wrote:
What's gay about a hunky stud riding a white horse?
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OmfgAaarghh wrote:
gay version of Of Montreal? reall? Of Montreal seems a true faggot band though http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/18020819/of+Montreal.jpg
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generataur wrote:
Arm's way is easily their best. Islands is like a non-super gay version of Of Montreal.
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Hulelam wrote:
Yeah I know, especially when it's so obvious that Arm's Way > RtS > Out Of love > Vapours
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OmfgAaarghh wrote:
you all are so extra, unbelieveably, super retarded to have been quarreling about the best album for about a year so far
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ISLANDS in Brooklyn on 06/27/10
27 Jun 2010 | from www.islandsareforever.com
Artist: ISLANDS
Date: Sunday, June 27th 2010
City: Brooklyn
Venue: Music Hall of Williamsburg
Address:
66 North 6th St
Country: United States
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