because peninsulas never last.

Return to the Sea, the debut album of Islands, a group formed by Nick Diamonds and J'aime Tambeur (previously of the Unicorns), melds the distinctive sound of their former band with more experimental styles, including collaborations with members of Arcade Fire and Wolf Parade. Did you just orgasm? Because I did.


See them on May 17 at the Metro.

listen: Flesh

Abominable Snow

Rough Gem




Official Site
Pitchfork review of Return to the Sea
Alpha Pup
Islands on Wikipedia
Islands on Myspace

4/9/06