London’s ISLAND are happy to share their new single “Everyone’s The Same.” "Everyone’s The Same" is the sludgy follow up to ISLAND’s previous shimmering single "Octopus.” The contrast between the two tracks perfectly highlights the band’s unique dynamic range and risk taking in their new songwriting process. The grungy slacker slow-jam begins with a simple statement proposed deceivingly softly by singer Rollo Doherty. The moment you feel safe, the band chimes in to add an exclamation point with their instruments. For the next three minutes, distorted bass lines and chunky, to-the-point drums ooze into your psyche while the reverb drenched lead guitar hooks you in and perfectly compliments the raspy and catchy cacophony. “Everyone’s The Same” is out today via Frenchkiss Records.

“'Everyone’s The Same' is a song for anyone who’s angry at being told they can’t make any sort of difference or can’t be a positive force for change,” says Doherty of the track. “I'd been getting really frustrated with this idea that as individuals our actions aren’t able to make a difference on the collective impact we're having on the world, the idea that we’re all destined to have a negative influence on the environment just by existing, and that everyone is equally guilty. But the song is intended to be broader than that, and to capture that feeling of frustration at being told what you're worth.”

LISTEN TO “EVERYONE’S THE SAME” HERE

“Everyone’s The Same” and “Octopus” were recorded in semi-locked-down London last summer with Mikko Gordon (Thom Yorke), their first time working with an outside producer. The result showcases the band’s experimentation with more complex production as they introduce new textures, instrumentation and recording techniques to expand and further hone in on a sound that has always been unique to ISLAND.

“‘Octopus’ is a slick, summery indie rock anthem" - The Wild Honey Pie

"London quartet ISLAND taps into the incessant dilemma we face in growing more mature but at the same time holding onto our youth with their latest single ‘Octopus.’” - Aupium

ISLAND released their debut album Feels Like Air in 2018. It put them on the map with world-wide critical acclaim racking up millions of plays across Spotify. Their When We're Still EP came the following year. Before the pandemic hit, ISLAND had firmly established themselves as one of the UK’s most exciting live bands having toured across the US, UK, and Europe including stops at SXSW, Reading Festival, Bastille Sound, Truck Festival and TRNSMT.

Watch this space for more news and music from ISLAND.

Past praise for ISLAND:

"The one band everyone is raving about." - Huw Stephens BBC Radio 1

"Absolutely love" - Annie Mac BBC Radio 1

"Impeccable indie newcomers" - Clash

"One of the most exciting bands at the moment" - Wonderland

"If you're stateside, get a head start on these guys, show your friends

and be prepared for when they make it to a city near you." - IndieShuffle

"I've had them in my heart since their debut with Stargazer" - iheartmoosiq

"The sort of pensive, melancholy anthem of youth that just might propel them straight into the stratosphere." - Blackbook on "Ride"

"ISLAND favor rock over pop for their style of mainstream alternative music. And

Feels Like Air is better for it." - Earbuddy

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For more information on ISLAND, please contact Grandstand Media

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