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Islands is an indie rock band formed in 2005 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and currently based in Los Angeles, California
Hailing from Montreal, Canada, Islands is a 6 piece band f
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Sounds like:
The Unicorns,
Fun.,
The New Pornographers
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Jason Grishkoff
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Jul 9, 2013
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It's been roughly four years since I've covered Islands for the website, but given that frontman Nick Thorburn was formerly a member of one of my favorite bands -- The Unicorns -- I'm more than stoked to be posting about a new single."Wave Forms" is ...
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Sounds like:
The Walkmen,
The Temper Trap
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Jason Grishkoff
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Oct 12, 2012
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The Australian band Atlas Genius have been all over our radar lately for their infectious indie pop singles like "
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Sounds like:
London Grammar,
Jamie xx,
alt-J
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Sounds like:
Mister Heavenly,
Sunset Rubdown
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Lauren Sloss
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Dec 6, 2011
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Nick Thorburn is back "” well, back at recording with Islands, after a Mister Heavenly tour this past year.The Canadian avant-pop maestro will be releasing A Sleep & A Forgetting on February 14, but has let slip "This Is Not A Song" for your list...
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Sounds like:
Zulu Winter,
Dirty Projectors
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Devin Duckworth
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Nov 27, 2011
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While there are a lot of great bands hailing from across the pond, Liverpool's five-piece Outfit is soaring high with the latest release of their single debut 7" Two Islands via Double Denim Records."Two Islands" is a slow-building track that medit...
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Sounds like:
Active Child,
Youth Lagoon,
WU LYF
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Hannah Levy
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Nov 2, 2011
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I first heard Future Islands at Portland's Pickathon festival back in August. When Samuel T. Herring took the stage, I'll admit that I was hesitant to warm up to his distinct vocals. But by the end of their set, I was not only impressed, but hooked.
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Jason Grishkoff
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Aug 17, 2011
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Almost one year ago, Young the Giant released their debut self-titled full-length album. With it came a whirlwind of publicity, including some fantastic coverage from SPIN Magazine while they attended SXSW. From my perspective, it was quite an accomp...
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