Future Islands
Founded: 2006
Location: United States
Future Islands is an American synth-pop band based in Baltimore, Maryland, comprising Gerrit Welmers (keyboards and programming), William Cashion (bass, acoustic and electric guitars), Samuel T. Herring (lyrics and vocals), and Michael Lowry (percussion). The band was formed in January 2006 by Welmers, Cashion and Herring—the remaining members of the performance art college band Art Lord & the Self-Portraits—and drummer Erick Murillo.Future Islands came to prominence in 2014 with their fourth album Singles released by 4AD. Its lead single "Seasons (Waiting on You)" was considered the best song of 2014 by Pitchfork, and NME and its performance at the Late Show with David Letterman in March 2014, became the most-viewed video on the show's YouTube page.
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Live Review: Future Islands @ Forum Melbourne
Future Islands really can't return to Australia soon enough.
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"We're bringing some of the world's most innovative creators and performers to Brisbane."
Album Review: Future Islands - As Long As You Are
"Designed to satisfy fans as well as win the hearts of a few new ones."
Live Review: Future Islands
"As Herring bites the microphone cord and pulls it through his clenched teeth, we are encouraged to embrace our inner animal."
Live Review: Future Islands, RVG
"You have heard the stories, you've seen the footage, you're anticipating the dancing, but nothing can actually prepare you for the aura of Sam Herring."
Future Islands Unveil Australian Tour Dates
The cult-favourite US synth-pop trio have announce three headline dates to go along with their December festival commitments.
The Shins, Future Islands Lead Fairgrounds 2017 Line-up
HUGE!
Album Review: Future Islands - The Far Field
"... A consistent, high-calibre collection of songs."
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"It's compelling and deeply moving to witness such a visceral and inspiring force."
Live Review: Future Islands, Curse Ov Dialect
"The infection of the music created a dance floor rivalling salsa club standards."
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