The Blessed Isles Brooklyn, NY THE BLESSED ISLES began as a solo project by former Hourly Radio (Kirtland Records) frontman Aaron Closson, but quickly became a collaborative effort when Nolan Thies (Little Black Dress) started recording the band. Their partnership yielded a stylish dream-pop reminiscent of bands such as M83, SLOWDIVE, LUSH, COCTEAU TWINS and CATHERINE WHEEL.