Islands

Blending experimental landscapes with massive hooks, Islands are a Montreal outfit who rose to power amid the quirky indie pop scene of the late 2000s. Nicholas Thorburn, formerly of lo-fi indie rockers the Unicorns, formed the band in 2005 and focused on making music with brighter production and a neo-psychedelic vibe. Despite a frequently changing lineup, they maintained a steady output during their first decade, delivering highlights like their 2006 debut Return to the Sea and 2016's Should I Remain Here at Sea?. Islands went on hiatus at the end of the 2010s, but resumed w...