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Islands (band)

Islands is a Canadian indie rock band from Montreal, Quebec. The group was founded in 2005 by Nicholas Thorburn and Jamie Thompson, shortly after the breakup of The Unicorns, of which both were members. Their current lineup includes Thorburn, often known by his stage name Nick Diamonds, along with brothers Evan Gordon and Geordie Gordon, and Adam Halferty. The band has released 9 studio albums, with their 9th album, And That's Why Dolphins Lost Their Legs, released on August 25, 2023.

Islands

2005–2016, 2021–present[1]

History[edit]

Formation and Return to the Sea (2005–2006)[edit]

Following the abrupt breakup of The Unicorns in 2004, members Nicholas Thorburn and Jamie Thompson simultaneously formed Islands and hip-hop group Th' Corn Gangg, and recorded Islands' debut album, Return to the Sea, during 2005. The album was recorded at Breakglass Studio and Thompson's bedroom in Montreal, Canada, and was produced by audio engineer/record producer Mark Lawson.

Evan Gordon

Geordie Gordon

Adam Halferty

Nicholas Thorburn

Music of Canada

Music of Quebec

Canadian rock

List of Canadian musicians

List of bands from Canada

Official website

news article

Pitchfork Media

Post break-up information of all The Unicorns related projects

Secret Unicorns Forum

with L.A. Record

June 2008 Interview

from Drop-d.ie

Interview with Nick Thorburn

Acoustic Session with 'They Shoot Music – Don't They'

Radio Happy Hour

Nick Diamonds of Islands performs new songs in June 2010 as a guest on