The official website for solo artist New Islands. Listen, connect, get merch, and updates here! Tap the links below.
6/11/21 New Merch: "Boombox" Face Masks. Restocked on "Guitar" Face Masks, check out the shop!
4/2/21 New single "Magic Journey" out now! tap for streaming links!
11/6/20 New single "Nostalgic Avenue" out now! tap for streaming links!!!
11/1/20 "Juan's Playlist" on Spotify!
9/15/20 Listen to "New Islands Radio" on Spotify!
9/13/20 Making of "Escapism" Music Video on Youtube!
8/29/20 "Escapism" music video out now!
8/24/20 "Bloom Tutorial now on You Tube, tap to watch!
8/24/20 "Bloom Tabs PDF" download available at the shop!
8/8/20 Stream "Bloom" on Nice Guys l 24/7 Radio Spotify Playlist!
7/17/20 "Holy Smokes (Slow Version)" now streaming on Spotify!
7/3/20 Congrats to Rebecca and Grace for winning the Merch/music Giveaway on Instagram!!! Hooray! :]
6/26/20 "Para Ti" E.P now streaming!
6/04/20 Black Lives Matter! Statement and links
5/19/20 Livestream Instagram show on @the.soundtrack on Saturday May 23rd at 5 pm [PDT]
5/17/20 Happy Birthday "Bloom" You're 1! *Tap to stream*
5/17/20 Stream or purchase "B l o o m (Slowed/Vaporwave Mix)" *Tap to stream*
5/24/20 New merch item! "New Islands Guitar" Face Mask now available at the 'Shop'. *Tap for link*
3/07/20 Merch now up at the 'Shop'. T-Shirts and Dad Hats! *Tap for link*
2/16/20 New Music videos for "Dreaming" and "Since I've Seen You" on YouTube! *Tap for link*
2/14/20 New single "Dreaming" is now on Spotify and all music platforms. *Tap for link*
-Juan [New Islands]
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NEW ITEM! Face Mask + Digital Download (Magic Journey)
New Islands Official Merchandise is here! Super soft material you can wear all day. Kick it old school with this New Islands "Boombox" Face Mask. Purchase comes with a free download of the chill tune "Magic Journey". Stay safe out there!
All gender / 100% cotton / black face mask
New Islands "Boombox" designed by Rialto Print Company and Juan Jr.
Printed at Rialto Print Company.
Face Mask + Digital Download (Let's Jam, Girl)
New Islands Official Merchandise is here! Super soft material you can wear all day. Rock out with this New Islands "Guitar" Face Mask. Purchase comes with a free download of the upbeat tune "Let's Jam, Girl". Stay safe out there!
All gender / 100% cotton / black face mask
New Islands "Guitar" designed by Juan Carlos Virgen Jr. It's my ESP LTD :]
Printed at Rialto Print Company.
"Magic Journey" is out!!
April 2, 2021
"Magic Journey" is a song about losing something very special and longing for one last adventure.
Check out what Indie Tapes Music Blog wrote about it here!
Available on Spotify and all music platforms. Tap the link and jam out, add it to your favorite playlist and share with a friend! I appreciate all the love and support on this one :]
Streaming links below:
"Magic Journey"
Time for us to part was close at hand
I don't think that you quite understand
Oh why?
You know I just can't get you out my mind
Constantly thinking of you all the time
And although we had to say our goodbyes
I'll always hold on to you
lalalalalalala lalalalalala
Just one more magic journey, with you!
tap cover for streaming links!
New Islands - 'Nostalgic Avenue' 11/6/20
It's always fun to reminisce about old times. This song is about that dreamlike moment you feel while cruising down Nostalgic Avenue [memory lane]. I hope this tune brings a smile to you!
Tap here for Spotify, Apple, and all streaming links!
Lyrics
Verse 1:
I’ve been thinking about you,
I cannot believe It’s been so long.
Dreamlike moments passing through,
Every time I hear a little song.
Chorus:
Ooooooh, Nostalgic Avenue!
Verse 2:
Cruising past the avenue,
Wishing time could slow down everyday.
So I’ll keep dreaming about you,
And never let those memories fade away.
Chorus:
Oooooooh, Nostalgic Avenue!
Outro:
Take me back to good ol’ Nostalgic Avenue! X3
-Juanito (New Islands)
It's always fun to reminisce about old times. This song is about that dreamlike moment you feel while cruising down Nostalgic Avenue (memory lane). I hope this tune brings a smile to you.
Hey everyone, I had a couple of fans ask to hear the instrumental for "Nostalgic Avenue". You can stream it exclusively here on my site and also purchase it for 99 cents! Download it to your phone and jam out!
All revenue goes 100% to the artist (me) when you purchase music and merch here on my website. Funds go back into releasing more music and making more merch. Thank you so much for supporting independent artists, every stream, like, share, purchase truly helps me keep going so thank you for listening to New Islands. I hope you enjoy the instrumental!
Check out this radio playlist Spotify curated for me based on my music. You'll hear bands such as Strawberry Guy, Yot Club, Winona Forever, Vansire, Lunar Vacation and many more. Tap the image or link to start jamming, follow if you enjoyed it!
Stream "Para Ti" on all music platforms! Links below.
"Para Ti" is my new 3 track E.P that brings super chill and upbeat vibes to cruise to, just For You.
I wrote and recorded the first demo versions of these songs in 2013 and these are technically the first New Islands tracks. I'm so proud to finally present the music. This E.P features my single "Dreaming".
"Forget about your worries, just let the music take you far away!"
Tracklist:
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Stream "Para Ti" on your favorite music platform. Tap links below!
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Also available on Tik Tok, Pandora, iHeart Radio, Napster, Slacker Radio, 24-7, Kuak and more! Just search New Islands Para Ti
"Para Ti" is Spanish and translates to "For You". How do you say "For You" in your language?
-Juan Carlos Virgen Jr.
New Islands Music
My debut E.P 'Bloom' is out on all streaming platforms! This album is about self growth and finding the love in your heart. I hope to remind anyone that after the most ugliest storms, that the sun will rise again and that your flowers can bloom!
Click here for Spotify
Also check out the music videos for "Bloom", "Holy Smokes", "Let's Jam, Girl", and "Since I've Seen You".
New Islands Music stands with Black Lives Matter! I'm beyond outraged and emotional with all the things going on in the world today. I am completely against any sort of violence, racism, and discrimination to our human race. The murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police and the violent response from police against protesters is absolutely unacceptable. We must stand together to stop it! This has been happening and I'm so sick of seeing racism around the world. I'm tired of seeing other black lives being lost due to police "mistakes". I hope for the love of humanity you understand what Black Lives Matter truly means. I had a traumatizing experience in my life being stared at for my dark skin in 2003. I was refused service and stared down in a restaurant by the owners and everyone inside. The most UGLIEST feeling I've ever felt. Imagine being at a diner with your family...now imagine all the customers staring at you as you walk in. We approach the counter and are told to sit at a table with no smile or even a walk to the table.. everyone still staring. Dirty looks.. mad dogging us. Whispering amongst each other. Now imagine that same server NEVER coming back out. All while still being stared at..it happened so fast and we got up and left.. it was obvious that we didn't get help because we were Hispanic. It makes me sick that that kind of mentality is taught.. Racism is real and It's absolutely terrifying. I stand for the voice to be a decent human and fight this! It's very simple. I stand for George Floyd. I stand for all the other black lives that were lost due to police brutality. I cry in pain for the black lives that go through this. History can be really painful. Please read up using your smart phone all the info is at our fingertips. All lives don't matter until Black Lives Matter first.
I encourage you to have a voice and speak up!
Here is a link to read up. Follow my Instagram where I'm most active and share more valuable resources through the stories.
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Check out this powerful playlist made by Spotify! The words are powerful in every song. If you don't feel it, listen closer...
Tap here or "Black Lives Matter" playlist pic for link
30 track's, updated with fresh tracks and oldies but goodies every Sunday! This playlist explores all islands [Genres] and is not limited to new sounds. Follow and discover new islands of music to explore every week! Tap the pic to be directed to the Spotify link!
This week:
Johnathon McCombe
Boy Pablo
and many more islands, go discover one to relax on this week!
I know there are so many playlists out there to listen to. I appreciate your time and ears and would appreciate it if you followed and jammed to mine. It's one simply way to support independent artists such as myself. Not only are you bringing awareness to my playlist and music, but it literally supports what I do. I'll continue to bring the tunes your way, thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this weeks picks!
-Juan's [New Islands]
P.S. Hope you like the new cover of "Juan's Playlist". I drew this in Summer 2019. I had this drawing sitting in my art folder for a while and thought It would look nice as a playlist cover! I love drawing!
