Islands has shared their latest single "The End" and its accompanying music video which was directed by Justin Hantz. The track is the latest song to be released from the band's much anticipated tenth studio album, What Occurs, which will be released on June 21.
Islands frontman Nick Thorburn explains: "The final song on the final album from Islands pulls no punches. It's The End. We've reached the last stop on the station, and it's time to disembark into the void."
The artist adds: "With this song, I wanted to look back on the hinge point in our lives when we begin to realize that our existence will not be forever. And when we reach the end, how will we reflect on the life we led? Are we satisfied with the choices we made? Did we have a positive impact on the world or did we do more harm than good?"
"The End" is the follow up to the album's lead single, "Drown A Fish," which was released last month along with its music video. Thorburn describes the track as a dive into the complexities of human interactions, drawing inspiration from The Three O'Clock, Elvis Costello & The Attractions and Kiwi Jr.
What Occurs marks a significant departure, with the band embracing a live off the floor approach that strips away extensive layers in favor of a raw, unmediated sound. The record was produced entirely by the band during the summer of 2023 and mixed by acclaimed producer Colin Stewart who has previously worked with New Pornographers and Destroyer.
