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
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
2005–2016, 2021–present[1]
- Anti-
- Rough Trade
- Tomlab
- Manqué
- Nicholas Thorburn
- Evan Gordon
- Geordie Gordon
- Adam Halferty
- Jim Guthrie
- Aaron Harris
- Kate Perkins
- Mike Feuerstack
- Jamie Thompson
- Patrice Agbokou
- Patrick Gregoire
- Sebastian Chow
- Alexander Chow
- Luc Laurent
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.