For the Sake of It by talker

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I’m in the fire, of trying to do everything
Burning desire lit up the house i’m living in
I’m caving in, too sensitive and delicate
Every step forward, makes a mistake

In the weeds, pulled everything that I could get
Dirt on my sleeves, but i don’t see the garden yet
I’m digging in, still waiting on the benefits
Checking off boxes, cleaning my plate

You could say i’m doing my best
Every time i take in any oxygen

You could say just give it a rest
But I’m just gonna break and start it up again

Yeah I know myself

I’m wasting time
The more i try
Exhaust my mind

All for the sake of it
I feel so sick of it

Fighting the wind, too tired now to hold my ground
Throw myself in, it’s easy when I’m falling down

Giving in, habitual oblivion 
Sitting in silence, taking up space

You could say i’m doing my best
Every time i take in any oxygen

You could say just give it a rest
But i’m just gonna break and start it up again

I’m wasting time
The more i try
Exhaust my mind

All for the sake of it
I feel so sick of it

Losing light
I fall behind
But I still climb

All for the sake of it
I feel so sick of it

You could say I’m doing my best

I’m wasting time
The more i try
Exhaust my mind

All for the sake of it
I feel so sick of it

Losing light
I fall behind
But I still climb

All for the sake of it
I feel so sick of it

So sick of it
I feel so sick of it
So sick of it

All for the sake of it
I feel so sick of it

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Written by Celeste Tauchar and Nyiko Beguin
Produced by Dan Sadin and Nyiko Beguin
Drums by JR Kurtz
Mixed by Kyle Mangels
Mastered by Alex Gordon

For the Sake of It

Really Really Do is about the ups and downs of coming out of a relationship. It's learning to embrace your independence while trying to live up to what a "bad ass woman" should be. The reality is, we all are a little scared and constantly question ourselves. The last line of the chorus, "really, really do I?" gives you a sense of that doubt and insecurity but still, we push through.

Really, Really Do

Still Think of You

Set You Free by Cloud House
Produced & Mixed by Bruce Rintoul
Mastered by Ed Woods
Recorded at 45-A-Side Studios


Lyrics:

You'd never felt so alone
There were hundreds of people
Watching you drive home

Love the view
From your bedroom window
Now you'll fly where the birds go

I will follow the road that you gave me
I will walk on the path you laid out for me
I will climb every hill every mountain
I will climb every hill every mountain
To set you free

You always taught me
That a book could take you anywhere
You'd always read me 'Treasure Island'
Feels like maybe you are waiting for me there

I will follow the road that you gave me
I will walk on the path you laid out for me
I will climb every hill every mountain
I will climb every hill every mountain

To set you free
To set you free

I will follow the road that you gave me
I will walk on the path you laid out for me
I will climb every hill every mountain
I will climb every hill every mountain

To set you free
To set you free

Set You Free

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

To our families, friends, & supporters. Could not have done this without you all. Thank you so much.

Recorded at Tangerine Studios. Mixed & mastered by Jack Vondrachek. Written and produced by Luutsön. 2022.

No One Like You

Meadows

There’s nobody left by your side
I figured in your memory I already died
Yet how could I have waited for you dear
How I waited for you dear, tonight

In a ghost town where nobody stirs
I’ll flutter the lights, they’ll hum and they’ll whir
I probably shouldn’t visit anymore
But my curious core won’t stop

So bury me bright in the old summer rains
I’ve been here before, I can’t do this again
When you say what I already know

I’m the ghost
I’m the ghost
Let me go

I was never too good at goodbyes
I’d pace the backyard beneath a veil of light
Oh, how was I supposed to move on
With a love not gone away?

On this long road I’ve been so alone
Passing through towns that I’ll never call home
But God I wouldn’t take another path
If my will can last the night

So bury me bright in the old summer rains
I’ve been here before, I can’t do this again
When you say what I already know

I’m the ghost
I’m the ghost

So I’ll wait for you here in the morning 
Just to see you on the other side
‘Neath the orchard trees where I’m wandering
Between the roads where the feeling dies

When you lost my depth
Did you sink through me?
Did you find that I’m still buried in eternity?

So I’ll say what you already know
I’m the ghost
I’m the ghost
Let me go

So I’ll wait for you here in the morning 
Just to see you on the other side
‘Neath the orchard trees where I’m wandering
Between the roads where the feeling dies

And the golden coast keeps yawning
I think it’s been calling me back to life
To the edge of this world where I’m going
I’ll see you on the other side

Ghost Story

Sun, Moon, Stars

Wonderful Day

Crash and Burn

How do you light up the room
When there’s so much darkness in you?
You punched right through the walls,
Don’t tell me nothing’s wrong
How do you wear it so well?
But you never ever ask for help
The more I try to be your friend 
The more you make me go through hell

Don’t take me down with your riptide,
With your undertow
‘Cos if you can’t pull up out of the nosedive
Then I’ve got to go
You’re the lesson I must learn
I won’t watch you crash and burn

You’re caught up in the web that you’ve spun
Using lies to get everything done
Do you really wonder why you’re so alone?
Every day playing a role
Always knowing what to say
Nobody really knows you,
Least of all yourself

Don’t take me down with your riptide,
With your undertow
‘Cos if you can’t pull up out of the nosedive
Then I’ve got to go
You’re the lesson I must learn
I won’t watch you crash and burn
Crash and burn

Don’t take me down with your riptide,
With your undertow
And if you can’t pull up out of the nosedive
Then I’ve got to go
You’re the lesson I must learn
I won’t watch you crash and burn
I won’t watch you crash and burn
I won’t watch you crash and burn

Crash & Burn

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”

Keep Me In Mind

THE ISLAS

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