Recorded & Produced by Tom Joy @ The Mill Studios
Mastered by Andy Hippy Baldwin @ Metropolis

RELEASED JULY 2nd 2021

The first single release of 2021 and is the first single of the up and coming Islas Debut EP' Oblivion'.

The Absence Of You

All The Same (Feat. Emily Parish)

THE ISLAS Debut EP 'OBLIVION'. Released on Friday 27th August.

Produced by Thomas Joy @ Mill Studios
Mastered by Andy Hippy Baldwin @ Metropolis
Artwork by Joseph Calhoun & Allen Key Media

SINGLE RELEASES:
Track 3: The Absence of You - Released July 2nd
Track 5: All The Same (Feat. Emily Parish) - Released July 30th

Oblivion

Still Coming On

Rock City

Don't Wait For Me

UNRELEASED FINAL MASTER.
Link by invite only. 

Recorded at Mill Studios
Produced by Thomas Michael Joy
Mastered by Andy 'Hippy' Baldwin
Artwork by Allen Key Media

Keep Me In Mind

Who's Your Money On? The first track off the new EP, 'Youth'.

Who’s Your Money On?

Recorded at Catalyst Studios, Saint Helens Merseyside.
Produced by SugarHouse Music
Mastered at Abbey Road Studios
Artwork by Michael Weavers

Lyrics: 
Aileen have you been drinking again?
Cause I don’t know where to begin,
Such thick eyelashes and a dress for spring,
freezing cold sunday morning - oh no, I’ve done it again.

So silly Aileen it’s such a funny thing,
I don’t think you know how low would you go

I’m missing your kisses and how they would sting,
Charge by the hour love’s a temporary thing,
So just tell me you’ll be home tonight

Aileen I’ll meet you been by the station,
To see you in our latest assignation,
We were thick as thieves with hearts on sleeves,
And picture frames on the mantelpiece - oh no I think I’ve done it again.

Darling I’m missing your kisses and how they would sting,
Charge by the hour love’s a temporary thing,
So just tell me you’ll be home tonight.

Love is in danger of just fading away,
Charge by the hour ‘cause strangers they pay,
So just tell me
How low would you go?
How low would you go?
How low would you go?

I don’t know how to end so let’s just start.

Written about Tryia Moore’s love affair with a monster.

AILEEN

🟢 SPOTIFY: http://open.spotify.com/album/1wtmoznf1Uv45rvnU9qHCJ

 🍎 APPLE MUSIC: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/close-single/1526879339

🎸 Produced by Tom Joy at Mill Studios
💿 Mastered by Andy Hippy Baldwin at Metropolis
🎥 Artwork/Promo by Allen Key Media

CLOSE

LAST TIME FOREVER

Norwich has delivered a new breed of Indie in the form of The Islas with upbeat rhythms, sharp melodies and thoughtful lyricism that hints at influences of The Smiths, Beautiful South, Paul Weller & Sam Fender. The songs are harvested from youth and the experiences British adolescents face throughout their journey into adulthood. The anxiety, happiness, sadness and first loves - and everything in-between. 

The Islas formed in the Autumn of 2018 and consist of:
Nathan Baverstock Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Ross Allen Lead Guitar
Granger Wittering Bass, Backing Vocals

In late winter 2019 the band traveled up North to Merseyside to work with production duo Sugar House (Corella, Larkins, Viola Beach) after the producers reached out to work together on the next releases. 2019 singles ‘Aileen’ and ‘Back of Your Neck’ were recorded and both were mastered by Alex Gordon at Abbey Road Studios. 

‘Aileen’ was released in May 2019 and received immediate positive response from blogs and websites across the UK. Spotify added the track to their ‘Hot New Bands’ playlist for six weeks and it was for a feature for Alex Rainbird’s October playlist. National promoter ‘This Feeling’ added the band to their London shows and included it as their Track of The Week with Gigslutz adding its praise. 

‘Back of Your Neck’ followed ‘Aileen’, released in August 2019. It gained a very similar amount of praise with specific highlights including the track being used on ITV’s This Morning, a feature on Vinyl Moon and Norwich City FC using the song for social media plays.

BBC Introducing in Norfolk have played both tracks and the initial EP throughout the year since The Islas released them. ‘Back of Your Neck’ was also used for Rob Adcock’s BBC Introducing podcast ‘Does My Music Suck’ where guest producer Olga Fitzroy said she “loved the track and would love to see the band live”.

The Islas ended their highly successful 2019 with their first performance outside the UK headlining ‘This Is England’ festival in Rouen, France. 

2020 saw the music world hold for months due to the coronavirus pandemic and The Islas had to halt their plans to take their music to venues across the UK. In the middle of the lockdown, The Islas had some time to write and reflect on the year to take inspiration. Linking back up with Norfolk Producer and friend, Tom Joy, The Islas recorded three tracks in the summer of 2020 - socially distanced, of course…

The Islas released their most successful single in September 2020. ‘Close’ received major recognition including BBC Radio play, over 50 reviews, a place in BBC Introducing’s Hot List of 2020 and receiving an Amazing Radio Number One:


“Passionate, Heartwarming & Poignant. The Islas’ “Close” is one of the best things to come our way. Honest, compelling and sentimental, this track will break your heart, make you think and have you hit the repeat button a few times” - The Other Side Reviews

“‘Close’ does what all my what all my favourite songs do. It’s heartbreaking and thought provoking but also made me wanna dance! And ‘Dancing with Daisy’ complements it beautifully. A lovely ballad, full of warmth and nostalgia” - Kitty Perrin, BBC Introducing in Norfolk

“The Islas have done it again. 'Close' beautifully combines meaningful lyrics with warm, gorgeous guitar melodies into a track that I know for sure will be making my Spotify playlists. I expected nothing less from this four-piece and you'd be a fool to not have them on your radar. 'Dancing with Daisy' is the perfect B-Side to accompany it. The Islas are a band making quality music that will stand the test of time. Just perfect”. - Danielle Booden, Eastern Daily Press

In December 2020, The Islas channeled their softer and emotional side. ‘Last Time Forever’ was the final release of 2020 and opened the band to a whole new fan base and cemented themselves as one of Norwich’s finest:

“Like a scream into the void in the middle of the apocalypse. This is how we can describe LAST TIME FOREVER, the song from the Brits THE ISLAS, a band that transcends with special care about its proposal, filling with a lot of electric potential in the guitars and the voice, which simulates a bearable loneliness, like someone who travels  little by little between the impossible and chaos.  It is one of those songs you listen to, to return to the state of nature in our music” - Indie Crollo

2021 saw The Islas release their debut EP, ‘Oblivion’. The EP acknowledged the strength already created with their singles but the chance was there to create something with more depth. This was produced and recorded with local favorite musician Tom Joy in The Mill Studios, Diss. An old windmill transformed into a studio in the outback of Norfolk. 

Oblivion was teased with releases ‘The Absence of You’ and ‘All The Same’, the latter featured another local musician Em Parish and was highlighted as a breakthrough track for the up and coming band. Oblivion caught the eye of major publishers including Rolling Stone, and the songs have been featured in major retail stores, spotify editorial playlists, television advertisements and even through major football stadiums in the country. 

The Islas rode the wave of their successful EP in 2022, adding ‘Keep Me In Mind’ to the catalogue and with a strong live set encumbered, took to the road with continually performing in their new home of South London. 2023 holds a new objective for trio, a debut LP and finding their feet in the capital. 



“The Islas will be your new favourite band. - One Unique Blog”

THE ISLAS

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