Island of Love Wrestle with Love’s Consequential Jealousy and Paranoia on “I’ve Got the Secret”

The London-based trio’s self-titled debut album is out May 12 via Third Man Records.

Island of Love Wrestle with Love’s Consequential Jealousy and Paranoia on “I’ve Got the Secret”

The London-based trio’s self-titled debut album is out May 12 via Third Man Records.

Words: Margaret Farrell

Photo: Cole Flynn-Quirke

April 20, 2023

London-based trio Island of Love recently became the first artists signed to the London faction of Jack White's Third Man Records, soon after announcing that their self-titled debut album would arrive on May 12 following last year's Songs of Love EP. They've already shared earth-shaking singles "Blues 2000," "Fed Rock," and "Grow," and today, they've got another one called "I've Got the Secret." 

"’I’ve Got the Secret’ is a song about not being able to let go of someone you care about and all the feelings that come with it, but largely surrounds the theme of paranoia," the band shared. "The whole song ended up becoming a band favorite as we started adding more to it, especially to play live since we just get to make a racket and scream. Also with two false endings, a three-part harmony on the word 'bloke,' and a two-second D-beat section, we think it makes the books as Island of Love’s most ridiculous song."

Watch the video for "I've Got the Secret" below, and pre-order Island of Love here.