In mid-2005 Islands recorded a debut album titled Return to the Sea, which was released in April of 2006. The band played various shows around the US and Canada throughout mid-late 2005, followed by an opening slot for Metric on their early 2006 tour....In mid-2005 Islands recorded a debut album titled Return to the Sea, which was released in April of 2006. The band played various shows around the US and Canada throughout mid-late 2005, followed by an opening slot for Metric on their early 2006 tour. After Return to the Sea was released in April 2006, the band embarked on their first full headlining tour, playing small clubs around the US and Canada throughout May. They were joined by Cadence Weapon and Why? on the first half of the tour, and Cadence Weapon and Busdriver on the second. The band generally received critical acclaim for their live shows, which sometimes ended with the band leading the audience out of the venue "pied piper style" and onto the surrounding streets.
Islands' sophomore album, Arm's Way, will be released by Anti- in April, 2008.
