Having released his album Island Intervals earlier this year – the title was part inspired by sessions in Iceland at the invitation of Sigur Ros’ Jonsi and producer Alex Somers – Death Vessel return’s to London next month to play Concrete on 5 May. Hailing from Rhode Island, he clearly enjoys a smaller land mass as DV – real name Joel Thibodeau – has made Q this “island” Playlist. “There are mountains of songs with Island in the title. These selections are just the tip of the salt dome,” he explains…
The Kinks – I’m On An Island
“Solitary island delirium.”
Meat Puppets – Island
“Brothers Kurt and Cris reunite and come up with a gem.”
Magnetic Fields – Desert Island
“The second verse of this synth-twang number always cracks me up.”
Hazel Dickens & Alice Gerrard – Train on the Island
“There are dueling banjos this rendition of an old-time classic. While Hazel belts out, Alice claws in a frailing style to compliment Lamar Grier’s bluegrass picking.”
John Powhida – Rhode Island
“Someone seriously wants out of Rhode Island on this rocker.”
Black Dice – Island
“It’s a comforting little creature, especially when listened to on headphones.”
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Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy & The Cairo Gang – Island Brothers
“Don’t close your ears, or you’ll miss this wonderfully ornate number.”
Neutral Milk Hotel – Avery Island / April 1st
“Picture a lone rider on a carousel horse.”
Brian Eno – Over Fire Island
“Once, the neighbors invited my friend and I to join them at a beach on Fire Island. After arriving we discovered that clothing was optional.”
Sun Ra – Island in the Sun
“It’s tough not to take a shine to this dreamy tune.”
Lee Hazlewood – Souls Island
“Find a purple shadow, lay in it and let Lee do the lulling with this elaborate beauty.”
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