Islet (band)

Islet
GenresExperimental rock, psychedelic pop, no wave, krautrock, post-punk
Years active2009–present
LabelsShape Records
Turnstile Music
Fire Records
MembersEmma Daman Thomas
Mark Daman Thomas
John (JT) Thomas
Alex Williams
Websiteislet.wales

Islet are a Welsh band formed in Cardiff in 2009.[1][2] They are known for their experimental, genre-defying sound and energetic live shows. Their music takes in elements of experimental rock, psychedelic pop,[3] no wave,[4] krautrock[5] and post-punk.[6]

They have been shortlisted for the Welsh Music Prize twice: in 2012, for Illuminated People,[7] and in 2020, for Eyelet.[8] Islet have released four studio albums and four EPs.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference phares was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Islet - 'Illuminated People'". Nme.com. 20 January 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  3. ^ Kent, Gareth (9 April 2020). "Eyelet by the Psychedelic Pop Trio Islet". Walesartsreview.org. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  4. ^ Hodgson, Jaimie (1 October 2009). "New Music: Islet - Web-Snubbing DIY Welsh No-Wave". Nme.com. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  5. ^ Cummings, Bill (28 June 2023). "NEWS: Islet Return With 'Euphoria' Video And Upcoming 'Soft Fascination' Album And Tour - God Is In The TV". Godisinthetvzine.co.uk. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  6. ^ "Islet – Celebrate This Place". Thelineofbestfit.com. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Welsh Music Prize shortlist announced". Complete Music Update. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  8. ^ Weinrichter Roncero, Lucia (30 October 2020). "Islet have been shortlisted for the Welsh Music Prize with 'Eyelet'". Fire Records. Retrieved 8 February 2021.