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Hailing from Montreal, Canada, Islands is a 6 piece band founded by former The Unicorns frontman Nick Thorburn (briefly taking the stage name “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.

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captainkunk wrote:
8 days ago

Return to the Sea > Vapours > Arm's Way > most music

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cannabinology wrote:
11 days ago

diamonds...stones. your music inspired cherokee yell. shack it out http://www.last.fm/music/Cherokee+Yell

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OmfgAaarghh wrote:
11 days ago

AND I DIDN'T DIE, I'M NOT SURE, WAS IT FUR???

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OmfgAaarghh wrote:
11 days ago

I THINK I SPOTTED A YETI!

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vynce wrote:
13 days ago

Vapours, #18 best albums of 2009 http://ihniwyata.blogspot.com/2009/12/top-albums-2009.html

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ar99 wrote:
16 days ago

http://turningthelightbulb.wordpress.com/ ,

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unionjack71 wrote:
17 days ago

<3

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viciouslips wrote:
24 days ago

my favourite album is the arm... fucking elitists.

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antiboy wrote:
24 days ago

whoops... youre right just fetus. temp slip... im not that much of a moron! ><

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n0umena wrote:
25 days ago

arm's way is great, fuck the haters.

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justfetus wrote:
25 days ago

the album is called arm's way... fucking fans.

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JetShred wrote:
28 days ago

Stumbled across Islands last night. I love when I find a new band I love.

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endingstart wrote:
November 2009

my favourite is still the arm too. I actually think that might be my favourite album of all time.

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lafalda wrote:
November 2009

i wish they would come to san diego-go

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hotterthanjuly wrote:
November 2009

I agree, antiboy.

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retroindiano wrote:
November 2009

Good Band !!!

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antiboy wrote:
November 2009

still definitely think the arm is better than vapours

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TWAANX wrote:
November 2009

Swans(life after death) is still the best song

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jawz wrote:
November 2009

Welcome back, J'aime! The songwriting, composition and production on Vapours is excellent. Islands are forever.

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bit_core wrote:
November 2009

great group!!! i like it!

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