Today, London’s ISLAND returns with the announcement of their highly anticipated new album Yesterday Park will be released on June 25 via Frenchkiss Records. Alongside the news, ISLAND have also shared a new single called "Do You Remember The Times.” The track - which is already seeing support from BBC 1’s Annie Mac - sees the band continue to step away from some of their old approaches, bringing in new ideas and exploring more intricate dynamics and instrumentation. When speaking about the musical inspiration behind their new material, the band state that they drew a lot of influence from the 90s - particularly beat-driven 90s hip-hop. That is exemplified in the single's energetic and groove-heavy rhythm section. Combined with the band's ever expansive and highly atmospheric guitar lines and ruminative yet anthemic vocals, the new track sees the band further lean into a theme of nostalgia that is at once poignant and sanguine. Speaking about "Do You Remember The Times” and the LP, the band share, "It’s about how memories exist in our minds in total harmony, and the way those memories feel from the point of view of the present. Memories of being young and carefree become more and more distant as we grow, but also more rose-tinted. Exploring that feeling is pretty much the central theme of whole album, so it felt like the right time to put this track out there."

LISTEN TO “DO YOU REMEMBER THE TIMES” HERE

Pre-order Yesterday Park here. Today ISLAND also announced a short run of UK tour dates for October 2021 - the dates are listed below. Tickets are pre-sale now via the band's website and will go on general sale Friday 21st at 12pm BST.

Today’s announcement comes on the heels of their recent critically acclaimed singles "My Brother", “Everyone’s The Same” and “Octopus.”

Pre-order the upcoming album HERE: https://shop.frenchkissrecords.com/collections/island

Praise for ISLAND:

“‘Everyone’s The Same’ (is a) swaggered jam, built around punchy hooks and saturated by Doherty’s infectiously slick vocals, the track highlights the band’s versatile songwriting, partially honed during a year in lockdown in London." - American Songwriter

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

"The track oozes with hard hitting riffs and a passionate pleading lead vocal performance that hits hard in every fashion imaginable… (it) hits a raw emotional feeling that feels triumphant, honest and utterly sincere." - We All Want Someone To Shout For on “Everyone’s The Same”

"London quartet ISLAND have returned in 2021 with the seductive ‘Octopus,’ an intoxicating song radiating angst within its eight intimate and atmospheric folds." - Atwood

"'My Brother’ sends us waves of warm atmospheric riffs that capture the feeling of freedom and rush of novelty we experience when we decide to welcome change into our lives." Aupium

"electrifying and passionate” - Wolf In a Suit on “Everyone’s The Same”

"'My Brother' just made us feel warm and happy all over. A dynamic melodic musical performance and a cool, affecting video -- we recommend it." When you Motor Away

“‘Everyone’s The Same’ delivers the dense riffs and intensity that leaves you with goosebumps." - Aupium

Yesterday Park was 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 experimenting with more complex production as they introduce new textures and recording techniques to expand and further hone in on a sound that has always been unique to ISLAND.

From the dulcet and cyclical album opener "Octopus," to the raw and direct slacker-rock anthem "Everyone's The Same," right through to the wistful, downtempo slow jam "My Brother," the contrast across the the band's new material perfectly highlights their unique dynamic range and risk taking in their new songwriting process.

Yesterday Park is the uninhibited sound of a band who’ve already achieved so much, who are now taking another big leap forward both musically and personally. While it's subject matter might be looking back to the past; ISLAND's new LP is a statement of intent that will find many looking forward to what is yet to come.

ISLAND 2021 tour dates

Oct 23 - SWG3 Poetry Club, Glasgow

Oct 24 - The Cluny 2, Newcastle

Oct 25 - The Leadmill 2, Sheffield

Oct 26 - Night People, Manchester

Oct 27 - Oslo Hackney, London