been watching them play for a decade...saw so many shows live when they were Art Lord & the Self-Portraits.. it's a really cool band, yeah its definitely different, but it's awesome
Yes yes yes!! well said - I can't believe I just discovered this group last night and I was totally blown off ...like...why is the music industry so saturated with mainstream crap and this band I never knew it exists??
That transition from back in the tall grass to a dream of you and me... This is like good wine. Time passes by and this video it just keeps getting better
William's bass playing! Some great basslines going on here. Sounds like Paul McCartney and Simon Gallup smooshed together. This is just plain ol' good music. Love this band.
He credits his comfort on stage to his best friends being there with him playing with him. That is a pretty selfless comment, I see his passion far more than I do an ego.
This vocalist is amazing! I saw the band playing live once at Amoeba Records. He did it like it was the performance of his life, but I´m sure it´s just like that everytime. So powerful! It felt to me like a mix between Morrisey + Ian Curtis + Jack Kerouac
Something about the foreigners, neil diamond, kenny loggins, morissey, the knives, the smiths, david bowie, talking heads, fleetwood (from the 80's), bryan ferry... i feel that 80's vibe when i listened them for the first time but with something original special and refreshing, and when i see them on stage, i see habited & so cool people, i think that night at letterman a new star is born, music is like that sometimes : Miracle. Thanks for that Future Islands and thx KEXP for dat wonderfull recording. Big up from France, we follow u.
Sound engineers are so underated. KEXPs could very well be the very best I've ever heard. They make every performance simply sensational. Every artist I've looked at on KEXPs channel are the best performances I've ever heard from that artist no matter who I listen to. I would love a download of some of these performance's.
Just heard these bunch in the last 10 minutes of my life, but however long that I have left I can guarantee that my future will be graciously enhanced by my lucky discovery of Future Islands.
These guys played at our Dealerpalooza party last night, 2000 people went crazy listening to these guys on the shores of Lake Champlain! Can't wait to buy all their stuff!
David Adams Actually, I said black is his color because it suits his dark lyrics...and because I've watched other videos where he is wearing white or beige....black IS his color.
Thank you KEXP for all the great music. Pandora helped me discover Radical Face and Future Islands and KEXP is helping me find more now. Like Bombay Bicycle Club and Public Service Broadcasting. I love it.
it is really interesting reading the comments... you either dig these guys so much, or just don't like them at all... so polarizing... After stumbling on their Letterman performance, I am an instant devotee :).... how did I never hear of these guys before? Really really great band, at least for me:)
I heard of them in 2010 by reading an album review of In Evening Air from Pitchfork. Like you, I became an avid fan. I feel and hear something new with each listen of their music.
Wow.. I'm sold.. What a great group and singer.. Beautifull singing and sound. Emotions! One of the best Ive listend and seen on a video for a long time. Genuine. Will follow you from now on.
Thank you for your lyrics and producing a sound that's music to my ears. There is so much meaning in our lives today and it hits home in every way to the heart. From the thin blue line. Thank you, Andy
Amazing sound and performance! Please consider a small gig or a concert in Lisbon (Lisboa), Portugal in the European Tour dates. We and you guys, will love it. Keep it Hard, Dark & Real.
As it breaks, the summer will wake But the winter will wash what is left of the taste As it breaks, the summer will warm But the winter will crave what is gone Will crave what is gone Will crave what has all... gone away
They seem like really grounded, cool guys. So different and nothing that I would have even considered listening too a couple of days ago. Will definitely by buying their shit on itunes! Keep up the good work fella's and come to Australia!!
I was watching a YT review of a modular filter, with my muted television on. My tv happened to be set to Austin City Limits, and I glanced over and saw this guy on stage, dancing kind of like a Morrissey impersonator, so I took off my headphones, and turned up the sound on the TV. That's when I found Future Islands. Fuck yes.
KEXP audio engineers for president
Kent YES!
Nice dry, non-reflective room as well
This is one of those bands that everyone I've introduced them to instantly loves.
my friend did this to me ^^i love them
Especially after watching the scene in "Titane" and listening to Lighthouse.
Art
Once every decade something amazing happens. This is it at last.
you nailed the comment section.
LunnBass Been over a month and I listen to them daily. Great album, SINGLES.
been watching them play for a decade...saw so many shows live when they were Art Lord & the Self-Portraits.. it's a really cool band, yeah its definitely different, but it's awesome
Yes yes yes!! well said - I can't believe I just discovered this group last night and I was totally blown off ...like...why is the music industry so saturated with mainstream crap and this band I never knew it exists??
Yes!! Gg270, I agree.
Simple … bass, synth, drums & one vocalist. But how great are these guys! What a sound! What a great singer! What great songs! I'm such a fan!!!!
The bass line is just... amazing.
That transition from back in the tall grass to a dream of you and me... This is like good wine. Time passes by and this video it just keeps getting better
Your audio engineers deserve some credit on this one. Sound is amazing for a UA-cam video. Well done KEXP!
It's always quality here.
Craig Collins It's interesting you mention that! I was actually thinking while listening that it sounds amazing!
Craig Collins I agree - the audio quality is amazing! KEXP always do a great job with the recordings
+Craig Collins except Sam's audio is too low.
KEXP performances usually sound very good. This is certainly no exception.
This group is UNREAL!!! This album is the only thing keeping me going right now
Definitely!! this album help me through tough times!
dominoes
Keep going my friend.
Yes, TexasR. Very much so.
hope u doing good now
William's bass playing! Some great basslines going on here. Sounds like Paul McCartney and Simon Gallup smooshed together. This is just plain ol' good music. Love this band.
The bass riff in “A Dream of you and Me” shakes me to the deepest inner core of ma bones....
this band is magical. Sam though ... I could just watch him for hours.
He credits his comfort on stage to his best friends being there with him playing with him. That is a pretty selfless comment, I see his passion far more than I do an ego.
I always come back to future islands. Man these guys are just fantastic!
Back In The Tall Grass (0:22)
A Dream Of You And Me (4:19)
A Song For Our Grandfathers (15:32)
Spirit (20:10)
Thanks 🙏
Absolutely love this band. Always there when you need them. Gets me through the tough times and appreciate the good times. God bless this band!
Keep coming back for more. Alot of the art I make is while listening to these guys. Great music!
This vocalist is amazing!
I saw the band playing live once at Amoeba Records. He did it like it was the performance of his life, but I´m sure it´s just like that everytime. So powerful!
It felt to me like a mix between Morrisey + Ian Curtis + Jack Kerouac
THAT'S IT!!!+ I almost 4got...Ive got 2 investigate Morrissey! Thanks...
Absolutely, he's inspired me to keep going with making music and perform live. PS here is one of our songs: ua-cam.com/video/CQgCjZhW1-M/v-deo.html :)
whoa, you really called that mix. that's fucking perfect
Just saw them at #ACLFest 2021
can’t wait to hear more. #unleashedlgbtq
so fucking jealous you got to be there
This bass player shreds.
Real people, real songs ❤️
Their music is the light in the darkness. Thanks!
You can see and hear how important it is to these guys to produce a high quality performance.
Absolutely perfect. I love bands that sound even better live - its a rare thing
Something about the foreigners, neil diamond, kenny loggins, morissey, the knives, the smiths, david bowie, talking heads, fleetwood (from the 80's), bryan ferry... i feel that 80's vibe when i listened them for the first time but with something original special and refreshing, and when i see them on stage, i see habited & so cool people, i think that night at letterman a new star is born, music is like that sometimes : Miracle. Thanks for that Future Islands and thx KEXP for dat wonderfull recording. Big up from France, we follow u.
Chills on the spine.. So magical unlike anything I've heard in many years but still relevant in 2020. Thank you KEXP :)
fla playa you do know it's 2017 right? as how you've written you're comment it looks like you think it's 2020 lol
Michael Johnston how timely for me to stumble upon this now in 2020😂
Cant stop watching this- engaging on all levels- pure genius. Love, love love!
This is a great performance. Seven years and counting. I feel the same every time i listen to this. And A Dream of You and Me is a fucking masterpiece
Best show i have ever seen last night in Santa Cruz with Future Islands.
I found "GOLD"
Great music!!!
Favorite record of 2014 so far...Future Islands!
The basslines are just incredible. Love these guys.
My favorite is Future Tense by Wild Beasts, but this one's def on my top 10.
:)
"balance" for sure up there on a top list of mine as well!
Such a great band ...Like the moon is sublime
Yes! Cheryl Waters in the back just standing there jamming lol too awesome.
Sound engineers are so underated. KEXPs could very well be the very best I've ever heard. They make every performance simply sensational. Every artist I've looked at on KEXPs channel are the best performances I've ever heard from that artist no matter who I listen to. I would love a download of some of these performance's.
Just heard these bunch in the last 10 minutes of my life, but however long that I have left I can guarantee that my future will be graciously enhanced by my lucky discovery of Future Islands.
These guys played at our Dealerpalooza party last night, 2000 people went crazy listening to these guys on the shores of Lake Champlain! Can't wait to buy all their stuff!
sings with his heart, really like his vocal style, doesn't have to be
a virtuoso singer, it's refreshing to just see the emotion he exudes
what a terrific band. love how they get into their creative space so openly. feels so honest.
Love the juxtaposition of emotive vocals with the eerie synth background. Such a fresh, raw combo you don't see much of these days.
Great to see and hear this. Go Future Islands! Love the music love the lyrics. And, Mr. Herring....black is your color!
Yeah, because it's slimming.
***** I wasn't being mean about it. Black works because it can hide certain flaws. Name calling is what's idiotic.
David Adams Actually, I said black is his color because it suits his dark lyrics...and because I've watched other videos where he is wearing white or beige....black IS his color.
Great jacket. Great music.
Kevin Thorpe he's wearing the same jacket in what's on my bag?
Beachgothhoneybear 87 yeah and I thought he liked music like this but he liked rap songs that were uncommon
I just discovered these guys yesterday on Austin City Limits. Awesome music! I love the vocals, and keyboard work!
It's always good and most times rare. To catch a band in their rise. But they certainly deserve it. Other worldly performance here. Bravo gentlemen.
SAM Has a SOUL full of passion! Love it!
beautiful, always beautiful
Art
Back In The Tall Grass - 0:29
A Dream Of You And Me - 4:19
A Song For Our Grandfathers - 15:32
Spirit - 20:22
This band is SUPERB - hands down best album of the year - 2014 belongs to Future Islands
Thank you KEXP for all the great music. Pandora helped me discover Radical Face and Future Islands and KEXP is helping me find more now. Like Bombay Bicycle Club and Public Service Broadcasting. I love it.
A Dream Of You And Me by FutureIslands is one of the best tracks I've heard in ages .. X;) X
Steph Owens Agreed, although I love all their tracks
The chase creo que es mejor!🤭
Prinze George covered it. It got me here. This is an addictive band. Love them
it is really interesting reading the comments... you either dig these guys so much, or just don't like them at all... so polarizing...
After stumbling on their Letterman performance, I am an instant devotee :).... how did I never hear of these guys before? Really really great band, at least for me:)
I heard of them in 2010 by reading an album review of In Evening Air from Pitchfork. Like you, I became an avid fan. I feel and hear something new with each listen of their music.
Tim O'Neil an aquired taste for refined musical palates. Love them.
How could you not dig these guys, so genuine and that shines through their music!
I don't think they're that polarizing. That's a little dramatic. I think they are pretty good. I don't love or hate them.
This is just lovely. four great songs and a bit of chat.
Perfect.
I love their Album "singles". great voice, good 80s sound.
I have been listen to these guys for quite sometime and their music is great!
Love yall man
They might as well record their albums there. I go to the KEXP recordings simply to hear what a group/artist truly has.
One of my favorite bands in the world. Can't wait to see them again in Philly in a few weeks. Best bassist in the game.
I love his voice even when he talks.
Just Discovered Future Islands here in England...Loving it ....got to go find Cd's now...
CHILLS....so good. Can't get enough.
It's weird how this band didn't sound any special to me in the beginning and after a few years become it's very own thing. Timeless.
Same here. Took me a long time to get this band.
Thought it was just me.... thanks
Wow.. I'm sold.. What a great group and singer.. Beautifull singing and sound. Emotions! One of the best Ive listend and seen on a video for a long time. Genuine. Will follow you from now on.
Top Songs from the US. Hope to see you soon in Portugal!
Love this band. Success and recognition well deserved xo
so excited about this band. Recent discovery but absolutely loving them
If I could create my perfect line up for a weekend’s festival, of current acts, this is is Sunday nights headliner. Very good band
Beautiful lyrics sung by a beautiful soul with the most amazing eyes ♡
Remarkable, unique, artistic, refreshing, incomparable and so delightful. I am happy to hear poetry combined with music. Never change.....XOXOXOXO
That singer make's me cry, it's really awesome her voice. I love this band
their album is awesome. kexp always has the best bands coming through
I'm really glad Tim Kaine has this side gig
HA! I see it!
So nice! Love this music and this band!
I love his voice, just beautiful and rustic at the same time.
Only 2 tracks in and i like there style.Regards from SCOTLAND!!
God I'm so happy I came across this band...pure beauty in sound
This band haven't done anything I haven't loved instantly- can't wait to see them live in London then Bournemouth!
Love these guys so much
Just by chance found them on net, bought music and am addicted!
Can't wait to see them live.
This is special.
loving every bit of this
This is epic! KEXP have shown me so much new goodness!
to amazing to be listening to this on my bed. I need a dance floor!!
Totally agree with the last post. Fantastic sounding band full of passion and brilliant lyrics. Thanks 'Jools Holland' for introducing me to them.
Thank you for your lyrics and producing a sound that's music to my ears. There is so much meaning in our lives today and it hits home in every way to the heart. From the thin blue line. Thank you, Andy
What A Voice..Heads Up Man...Love It....Fresh....
These guys are so talented and seasoned...
Sam! What a gentleman! I want to see you guys live.
Super voice, great music and lead singer best dancer seen in years ! -
Love those vocals.
This is the best thing ever
Inspirational band. I love you guys
amazing live performance!
Great band! Thanks for share.
These guys are excellent!
I freaking love these guys and the singer is out in his world, he’s so extra. Love them! Btw kexp sound engineers: RESPECT.
The set list is 🔥!!!
Amazing sound and performance! Please consider a small gig or a concert in Lisbon (Lisboa), Portugal in the European Tour dates. We and you guys, will love it. Keep it Hard, Dark & Real.
As it breaks, the summer will wake
But the winter will wash what is left of the taste
As it breaks, the summer will warm
But the winter will crave what is gone
Will crave what is gone
Will crave what has all... gone away
idc i love these dudes
saw these guys in Nashville live. They rocked my socks off. Great band.
Love the song
Future islands is great !!!!
They seem like really grounded, cool guys. So different and nothing that I would have even considered listening too a couple of days ago. Will definitely by buying their shit on itunes! Keep up the good work fella's and come to Australia!!
I was watching a YT review of a modular filter, with my muted television on. My tv happened to be set to Austin City Limits, and I glanced over and saw this guy on stage, dancing kind of like a Morrissey impersonator, so I took off my headphones, and turned up the sound on the TV. That's when I found Future Islands. Fuck yes.