Isle of Thieves is a blend of energetic rhythm, textural riffs, driving power chords, memorable synth leads, and vocal melodies that are no less than infectious. The quintet was formed in the spring of 2006, and consists of Japeth (singer/songwriter/guitarist), Matt Coatsworth (drums), Justin Kwan (synthesizers/vocals), Mike Marsh (lead guitar), and Charles Canovas (bass guitar). Together, they produce a sound that some have described as a harmonious mixture of punky alt-rock, brit-pop, and new wave, and is reminiscent of bands such as Jimmy Eat World, Suede, Against Me, The Killers, and Jesus Jones.
The band hooked up with Producer/Engineer Mike Langford (Evans Blue, Vaeda, Rains, Slowking, and Sunlit Ambush) in the summer of 2006 to record a demo at The Pocket Studios. However, the band and Mike developed a working relationship and began recording a full-length album which was eventually mastered by Joao Carvalho (Billy Talent, Sam Roberts, Alexisonfire, Nickelback, etc).
In January of 2008, Isle of Thieves completed their debut album entitled ‘Only Human'. The album was built upon paradoxical forces, exhibiting the delicate balance between innovation and familiarity, youthful energy and lyrical maturity. It buries itself in themes that range from angst-driven alienation to reflective observations of living within an existentialist and consumerist reality. These themes are, at times, approached with a sardonic and hostile demeanor, while at other times explored with such honestly, tenderness, and empathy. The album is a lamentation, a celebration, a bitter-sweet reminder, that we are all, only human.
Isle of Thieves continues to build momentum, establishing a following of dedicated fans. They have performed in various venues across Ontario and Quebec and are looking to expand to new areas. They have charted on many college and community radio stations across Canada with their track ‘Hollywood' and have been on various podcasts across North America and Europe. The band persistently searches for their place in the world of music, looking towards the future with eager eyes, ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead of them. |
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