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IoM musicians celebrate as band signs with UK label

Penelope Isles, featuring Lily (left) and Jack Wolter (second right)

Penelope Isles snapped up by Bella Union

A band which includes a brother and sister from the Isle of Man is celebrating after securing a contract with one of the UK's top indie labels.

Penelope Isles, which features Jack and Lily Wolter, has signed with Brighton-based Bella Union.

It's run by Simon Raymonde, who was in the Cocteau Twins in the 1980s and '90s and started the label with his erstwhile bandmate, Robin Guthrie, in 1997.

The current roster features the likes of the Flaming Lips, Spiritualized and Father John Misty.

Jack says the band is so happy with what's happened:

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