Nick Diam... err... Thornburn and crew seem to finally be gearing up for their highly anticipated tour, which may or may not complement their highly anticipated sophomore album. You know, that one we reported over a year ago (TMT News)? Rumor has it that a release date will be decided upon after the tour using a highly complicated mathematical model based on the highly successful BCS system, which itself was based on the popular board game "Mouse Trap." I can’t divulge the details of Islands’ system, but it may a good idea to bring ivory bookmarks and frankincense lollipops to the show if you want a 2008 release.

After softly whispering the dates into the rotary telephone, Nick says "I swear to Jesus, if another venue puts (ex-Unicorns) on the marquee I’m going to have to choke a bitch":

02.18.08 - Dublin, Ireland - Andrews Lane Theatre 02.19.08 - Belfast, Ireland - Speakeasy 02.20.08 - Manchester, England - Night & Day 02.21.08 - Bristol, England - Thekla 02.22.08 - Glasgow, Scotland - Stereo 02.23.08 - Nottingham, England - Stealth 02.24.08 - Brighton, England - Brighton Barfly 02.25.08 - Cambridge, England - Cambridge Barfly 02.26.08 - London, England - Hoxton Bar & Grill 02.27.08 - Paris, France - Point FMR 02.28.08 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Rotown 02.29.08 - Nijmegen, Netherlands - Merleyn 03.01.08 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso 03.02.08 - Brussels, Belgium - Botanique 03.03.08 - Utrecht, Netherlands - Tivoli 03.09.08 - Pontiac, MI - Crofoot Ballroom 03.11.08 - Memphis, TN - Hi-Tone 03.12.08 - Burleson, TX - Hailey‘s 03.17.08 - Norman, OK - Opolis 03.18.08 - Columbia, MO - Blue Note 03.19.08 - Lawrence, KS - Off Broadway