Isles & Glaciers
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Isles & Glaciers was an American rock supergroup
formed in 2008. The band consisted of members from Chiodos
, Emarosa
, Pierce the Veil
, Cinematic Sunrise
, The Receiving End of Sirens
, Underminded
, and former members of The Sound of Animals Fighting
and Boys Night Out
. They recorded material for their debut EP, The Hearts of Lonely People
from December 3 through the 13th of 2008 in Seattle, Washington and again in April 2009. It was produced by Casey Bates, who previously produced Chiodos' second album, Bone Palace Ballet
, and was released on March 9, 2010. Vocalist Craig Owens stated that the group will not be collaborating or releasing new material again. However, in an interview with Pierce the Veil
and Isles & Glaciers member Vic Fuentes
, the band may be releasing more material in the future. Fuentes stated "It’s just like so hard to get everyone in one place at the same time, you know? But it’s definitely not something we’re ruling out completely. We want to do it, it’s just a matter of trying to make it happen. If it can actually happen."
, currently of D.R.U.G.S. and formerly of Chiodos
, and Jonny Craig
, currently of Emarosa
and Dance Gavin Dance
, performed a show in Lexington, Kentucky on August 30, 2008. Craig Owens
confirmed these rumors through his personal website on September 4, 2008, saying, "I was just talking to my brother and friend Jonny Craig
. Him and I plan on hitting the studio in early December together to rock out a fun EP for everyone, also including our friends Vic Fuentes
, and Nick Martin
+ more ?."
On December 15, 2008, Alternative Press announced the project officially and released the band's final lineup.
On January 18, 2009, both Craig Owens and Brian Southall premiered 3 rough demos for the upcoming EP, and took part in an interview with 89X Radio in Windsor, Canada. The songs were titled 'Clush', 'Hills Like White Elephants', and 'Empty Sighs and Wine'. The songs from the radio broadcast made it on YouTube.
Isles & Glaciers played their first and only scheduled live show on March 21, 2009, which was presented by Alternative Press at Emo's Bar in Austin, Texas
for a free show during SXSW.
In an interview done by DJ Rossstar on Stickam
, Craig Owens stated that members in the band want to perform future shows in random locations, such as Alaska.
On July 17, 2009, the band posted on Twitter that the EP was now complete.
On February 10, 2010 it was announced that their debut EP, titled The Hearts of Lonely People
will be released on March 9, 2010.
On March 3, 2010, the band's EP, The Hearts of Lonely People
, leaked on the internet.
In late 2010, vocalist Craig Owens
has confirmed on a Facebook comment to a fan that Isles & Glaciers was only a one time thing side project, and that they will not be releasing any more material or collaborating in any other way.
In an interview in early 2011, Pierce the Veil member Vic Fuentes
announced that they're not quite done with Isles & Glaciers for good.
“It’s kind of weird because I always talk to other members, and they’re like “come on, we should do something, you know” and like we’re thinking about it. It’s just like so hard to get everyone in one place at the same time, you know? But it’s definitely not something we’re ruling out completely. We want to do it, it’s just a matter of trying to make it happen. If it can actually happen.”
On February 21, 2011, Craig Owens wrote on Brian Southall and Nick Martin's twitter accounts "...and people wonder why we won't do another I & G record." Nick Martin answered saying "quote [sic] of the day right there. Dude, no tolerance for that junk.", and Southall stated that "if this happened to you, file a report, this is unacceptable" which is believed to be in reference to Jonny Craig's Macbook scam.
Supergroup (music)
In the late 1960s, the term supergroup was coined to describe "a rock music group whose performers are already famous from having performed individually or in other groups"....
formed in 2008. The band consisted of members from Chiodos
Chiodos
Chiodos is an American post hardcore band from Davison, Michigan. Formed in 2001, the group was originally known as "The Chiodos Bros," the band's name was a tribute to filmmakers Stephen, Charles, and Edward Chiodo, responsible for the film Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Chiodos released their...
, Emarosa
Emarosa
Emarosa is an American rock band from Lexington, Kentucky. Formed in 2006, they released one EP in 2007 titled This Is Your Way Out, and shortly after, the group underwent significant lineup and sound changes, dropping their heavy metal influence and leaning toward a soul inspiration...
, Pierce the Veil
Pierce the Veil
Pierce the Veil is an American post-hardcore band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2006, the group was founded by brothers Vic and Mike Fuentes after the disbandment of the group Early Times which was formed out of the San Diego punk rock scene...
, Cinematic Sunrise
Cinematic Sunrise
Cinematic Sunrise was an American rock band signed to Equal Vision Records. It consisted of Craig Owens and Bradley Bell , along with Bryan Beeler , Marcus VanKirk , Nick Martin , and Dave Shapiro .-History:...
, The Receiving End of Sirens
The Receiving End of Sirens
The Receiving End of Sirens is a rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 2003.-Overview:The band played on the 2005 Warped Tour and has toured with such acts as Gatsbys American Dream, A Wilhelm Scream, 30 Seconds to Mars, Funeral for a Friend, Saves the Day, Senses Fail, Thrice, and New...
, Underminded
Underminded
Underminded is a hardcore band from San Diego, California. The band is currently taking a break as its members concentrate on side projects. Frontman Nick Martin is currently in Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows and drummer Tanner Wayne is now drumming for Chiodos.-History:Band members Nick Martin...
, and former members of The Sound of Animals Fighting
The Sound of Animals Fighting
The Sound of Animals Fighting was an American rock supergroup founded by Rich Balling of Rx Bandits. They released a trilogy of records between 2004 and 2008, and performed only four live shows, following their second release in 2006...
and Boys Night Out
Boys Night Out
Boys Night Out may refer to:* Boys Night Out , a Canadian emo/post-hardcore band** Boys Night Out , their self-titled album* Boys' Night Out , a 1962 comedy...
. They recorded material for their debut EP, The Hearts of Lonely People
The Hearts of Lonely People
The Hearts of Lonely People is the first and only EP by American experimental rock supergroup Isles & Glaciers. The record was released on March 9, 2010 through Equal Vision Records, sold exclusively through Hot Topic stores and online retailers. The EP will be re-released in vinyl format through...
from December 3 through the 13th of 2008 in Seattle, Washington and again in April 2009. It was produced by Casey Bates, who previously produced Chiodos' second album, Bone Palace Ballet
Bone Palace Ballet
- Additional information :It is unclear why the track "Teeth the Size of Piano Keys" is missing from the reissue. The number of bonus tracks is six, despite the given number of seven new tracks. In the DVD section of this reissue, there is an appearance by the Trailer Park Boys at the Chiodos...
, and was released on March 9, 2010. Vocalist Craig Owens stated that the group will not be collaborating or releasing new material again. However, in an interview with Pierce the Veil
Pierce the Veil
Pierce the Veil is an American post-hardcore band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2006, the group was founded by brothers Vic and Mike Fuentes after the disbandment of the group Early Times which was formed out of the San Diego punk rock scene...
and Isles & Glaciers member Vic Fuentes
Vic Fuentes
Victor Vincent "Vic" Fuentes is the guitarist and lead vocalist for post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil alongside his brother Mike Fuentes on drums. He also provides vocals and guitar for Isles & Glaciers and also played guitar and backup vocals for Cinematic Sunrise in their mid 2008 tour...
, the band may be releasing more material in the future. Fuentes stated "It’s just like so hard to get everyone in one place at the same time, you know? But it’s definitely not something we’re ruling out completely. We want to do it, it’s just a matter of trying to make it happen. If it can actually happen."
History
Isles & Glaciers was first rumored to exist after Craig OwensCraig Owens (musician)
Craigery Michael "Craig" Owens is an American musician from Davison, Michigan. He is best known as the former lead vocalist of Chiodos and has had an involvement in various side projects such as Cinematic Sunrise, and the supergroup Isles & Glaciers...
, currently of D.R.U.G.S. and formerly of Chiodos
Chiodos
Chiodos is an American post hardcore band from Davison, Michigan. Formed in 2001, the group was originally known as "The Chiodos Bros," the band's name was a tribute to filmmakers Stephen, Charles, and Edward Chiodo, responsible for the film Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Chiodos released their...
, and Jonny Craig
Jonny Craig
Jonathan Monroe Craig is a Canadian-American singer. He is currently the lead vocalist for the band Dance Gavin Dance, and former vocalist of the bands Emarosa and Ghost Runner on Third. He has an eponymous solo project, with which he has released one studio album and a live album to date...
, currently of Emarosa
Emarosa
Emarosa is an American rock band from Lexington, Kentucky. Formed in 2006, they released one EP in 2007 titled This Is Your Way Out, and shortly after, the group underwent significant lineup and sound changes, dropping their heavy metal influence and leaning toward a soul inspiration...
and Dance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin Dance was an American post-hardcore band formed in Sacramento, California in 2005. They released four full length studio albums and one EP...
, performed a show in Lexington, Kentucky on August 30, 2008. Craig Owens
Craig Owens (musician)
Craigery Michael "Craig" Owens is an American musician from Davison, Michigan. He is best known as the former lead vocalist of Chiodos and has had an involvement in various side projects such as Cinematic Sunrise, and the supergroup Isles & Glaciers...
confirmed these rumors through his personal website on September 4, 2008, saying, "I was just talking to my brother and friend Jonny Craig
Jonny Craig
Jonathan Monroe Craig is a Canadian-American singer. He is currently the lead vocalist for the band Dance Gavin Dance, and former vocalist of the bands Emarosa and Ghost Runner on Third. He has an eponymous solo project, with which he has released one studio album and a live album to date...
. Him and I plan on hitting the studio in early December together to rock out a fun EP for everyone, also including our friends Vic Fuentes
Vic Fuentes
Victor Vincent "Vic" Fuentes is the guitarist and lead vocalist for post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil alongside his brother Mike Fuentes on drums. He also provides vocals and guitar for Isles & Glaciers and also played guitar and backup vocals for Cinematic Sunrise in their mid 2008 tour...
, and Nick Martin
Nick Martin (musician)
Nicholas Anthony Martin is a musician born and raised in San Diego, California, USA. He was the lead guitarist and lead vocalist for the band Underminded since its incarnation in 1999. He is also in the bands Cinematic Sunrise, Isles & Glaciers, and was rumored to be in ex-Chiodos frontman, Craig...
+ more ?."
On December 15, 2008, Alternative Press announced the project officially and released the band's final lineup.
On January 18, 2009, both Craig Owens and Brian Southall premiered 3 rough demos for the upcoming EP, and took part in an interview with 89X Radio in Windsor, Canada. The songs were titled 'Clush', 'Hills Like White Elephants', and 'Empty Sighs and Wine'. The songs from the radio broadcast made it on YouTube.
Isles & Glaciers played their first and only scheduled live show on March 21, 2009, which was presented by Alternative Press at Emo's Bar in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
for a free show during SXSW.
In an interview done by DJ Rossstar on Stickam
Stickam
Stickam is a website devoted to live-streaming video, featuring both professional and user-generated content. The site launched in 2005. Stickam features user-submitted pictures, audio, video, and most prominently, live streaming video chat...
, Craig Owens stated that members in the band want to perform future shows in random locations, such as Alaska.
On July 17, 2009, the band posted on Twitter that the EP was now complete.
On February 10, 2010 it was announced that their debut EP, titled The Hearts of Lonely People
The Hearts of Lonely People
The Hearts of Lonely People is the first and only EP by American experimental rock supergroup Isles & Glaciers. The record was released on March 9, 2010 through Equal Vision Records, sold exclusively through Hot Topic stores and online retailers. The EP will be re-released in vinyl format through...
will be released on March 9, 2010.
"Equal Vision Records is pleased to announce the highly anticipated release of Isles & Glaciers' EP, The Hearts Of Lonely People, on March 9th. Something of an underground "supergroup," Isles & Glaciers features Craig Owens, Vic and Mike Fuentes (Pierce the Veil), Jonny Craig (Emarosa), Matt Goddard (Chiodos), Brian Southall (The Receiving End Of Sirens, Boys Night Out), and Nick Martin (Underminded). The Hearts of Lonely People was recorded in just 10 days with Casey Bates (Chiodos, The Fall of Troy, Portugal. The Man) at his studio in Seattle, Washington.
While each member is expectedly busy with their respective bands, Martin asserts that these songs weren't merely throwaways from their other projects. "We got together as friends and just did what was natural to us - we wrote and played music. Eventually it turned into songs that we were all really excited about and just wanted to share."
To date, the group has only performed live once: the 2009 Alternative Press SXSW showcase. "It's not an easy task getting us all together," says Southall, who fills his time tour managing Motion City Soundtrack since his previous bands' splits, "but that doesn't mean we won't do it again."
The Hearts Of Lonely People will be sold exclusively at Hot Topic stores and through all online retailers (iTunes, Rhapsody, MerchNow, ShockHound, etc)."
On March 3, 2010, the band's EP, The Hearts of Lonely People
The Hearts of Lonely People
The Hearts of Lonely People is the first and only EP by American experimental rock supergroup Isles & Glaciers. The record was released on March 9, 2010 through Equal Vision Records, sold exclusively through Hot Topic stores and online retailers. The EP will be re-released in vinyl format through...
, leaked on the internet.
In late 2010, vocalist Craig Owens
Craig Owens
Craig Owens was an American post-modernist art critic, gay activist and feminist.-Biography:Craig Owens was a senior editor of Art in America, a contributor to such scholarly journals as Skyline and October, a graduate of Haverford College, and a professor of art history at Yale University and...
has confirmed on a Facebook comment to a fan that Isles & Glaciers was only a one time thing side project, and that they will not be releasing any more material or collaborating in any other way.
In an interview in early 2011, Pierce the Veil member Vic Fuentes
Vic Fuentes
Victor Vincent "Vic" Fuentes is the guitarist and lead vocalist for post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil alongside his brother Mike Fuentes on drums. He also provides vocals and guitar for Isles & Glaciers and also played guitar and backup vocals for Cinematic Sunrise in their mid 2008 tour...
announced that they're not quite done with Isles & Glaciers for good.
“It’s kind of weird because I always talk to other members, and they’re like “come on, we should do something, you know” and like we’re thinking about it. It’s just like so hard to get everyone in one place at the same time, you know? But it’s definitely not something we’re ruling out completely. We want to do it, it’s just a matter of trying to make it happen. If it can actually happen.”
On February 21, 2011, Craig Owens wrote on Brian Southall and Nick Martin's twitter accounts "...and people wonder why we won't do another I & G record." Nick Martin answered saying "quote [sic] of the day right there. Dude, no tolerance for that junk.", and Southall stated that "if this happened to you, file a report, this is unacceptable" which is believed to be in reference to Jonny Craig's Macbook scam.
Band members
- Jonny CraigJonny CraigJonathan Monroe Craig is a Canadian-American singer. He is currently the lead vocalist for the band Dance Gavin Dance, and former vocalist of the bands Emarosa and Ghost Runner on Third. He has an eponymous solo project, with which he has released one studio album and a live album to date...
– lead vocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
(2008–2010) - Mike FuentesMike Fuentes (musician)Michael Fuentes is the drummer for post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil alongside his brother Vic Fuentes who sings and plays guitar in the band...
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(2008–2010) - Vic FuentesVic FuentesVictor Vincent "Vic" Fuentes is the guitarist and lead vocalist for post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil alongside his brother Mike Fuentes on drums. He also provides vocals and guitar for Isles & Glaciers and also played guitar and backup vocals for Cinematic Sunrise in their mid 2008 tour...
– guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s, vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
(2008–2010) - Matt Goddard – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2008–2010) - Nick MartinNick Martin (musician)Nicholas Anthony Martin is a musician born and raised in San Diego, California, USA. He was the lead guitarist and lead vocalist for the band Underminded since its incarnation in 1999. He is also in the bands Cinematic Sunrise, Isles & Glaciers, and was rumored to be in ex-Chiodos frontman, Craig...
– guitars, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
(2008–2010) - Craig Owens – lead vocals (2008–2010)
- Brian SouthallBrian SouthallBrian Michael Southall is an American guitarist, drummer, keyboardist, vocalist, producer, and band manager. He is known for playing in bands fordirelifesake, Boys Night Out, and The Receiving End of Sirens. He is currently the guitarist and keyboard player of post-hardcore supergroup Isles &...
– guitars, keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, synthesizerSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
s, programmingProgramming (music)Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices, often sequencers or computer programs, to generate music. Programming is used in nearly all forms of electronic music and in most hip hop music since the 1990s. It is also frequently used in modern pop and rock...
, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
(2008–2010)