Future Islands Debut New Song "King of Sweden"

Future Islands return to the Ed Sullivan Theater stage to exclusively debut their new single, "King of Sweden." Look for Future Islands out on tour this spring and summer, dates are on their website: future-islands.com/shows. #Colbert #FutureIslands #KingofSweden
Subscribe To "The Late Show" Channel: bit.ly/ColbertKZbin
Watch full episodes of "The Late Show": bit.ly/1Puei40
Listen to "The Late Show Pod Show" podcast: link.chtbl.com/Awagtx95?sid=yt
Like "The Late Show" on Facebook: on. 1df139Y
Follow "The Late Show" on Twitter: bit.ly/1dMzZzG
Follow "The Late Show" on Instagram: bit.ly/29wfREj
Watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert weeknights at 11:35 PM ET/10:35 PM CT. Only on CBS.
---
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is the premier late night talk show on CBS, airing at 11:35pm EST, streaming online via Paramount+, and delivered to the International Space Station on a USB drive taped to a weather balloon. Every night, viewers can expect: Comedy, humor, funny moments, witty interviews, celebrities, famous people, movie stars, bits, humorous celebrities doing bits, funny celebs, big group photos of every star from Hollywood, even the reclusive ones, plus also jokes.

[@jamesdeacon7908]

I'll take all of that you've got!

[@Oroku_Sensei]

Oh! I understood that reference! All joking aside, I just had the pleasure of seeing these guys in concert tonight, and I'm absolutely stuck in the effin beam. First time I'd ever even heard of em wasn't more than six hours ago and I'm a fan for life...

[@ryansauer1373]

This

[@Takiseels]

YES!!!

[@chad1182]

I like it a lot

[@williambolton1780]

Ten years later!! I’ll take all of that you got. ❤

[@user-sw3bm5zv4p]

haah I remember that one

[@hfanti]

This man brought back stage presence. What a legend, he always makes people cry in shared joy during the concerts.

[@mydogsnameisbob]

We got to see them at Red Rocks this summer and it was great. At one point he got caught up in the cables and completely ate it. Just got right back up and kept going like nothing happened. It was a great show overall, just one funny moment.

[@gregbutcher_musicplacecheck12]

I've watched quit alot of video's of these guys, you can say the lead singer is a bit weird, but you have to admire him, for keeping things intense and spell bounding.

[@jeffreylawton328]

@@mydogsnameisbob I was there as well and his story of assing out in Denver once before was priceless. Trying to impress Morrissey. God this band never ceases to amaze.

[@rokrV]

Funniest thing I’ve read all day. The singer and the band are trash.

[@stefr8747]

@@rokrV everyone is entitled to their opinion…meanwhile I can’t stop watching 🤩

[@natashafigueroa9198]

I don't know what affected me the most..... the song, the striptease, the dance moves, or the penetrating stare at the end. But i am here for ALL OF IT. Still one of the best concerts I have ever seen live.

[@TheGogogadget123]

came for the song and dance, pleasantly suprised by the strip tease 😂

[@loribaker-gould3415]

I couldn't agree more! Love this band! The raw emotion, the dancing....I'm a fan forever!

[@theoneandonlyjzzhm]

Well said.

[@gabeybabyyyyy]

Penetrating

[@franciscop1192]

And his big nachotas 😅😅

[@lauraespinoza7359]

That bass is their special mark that I can recognize everywhere. I LOVE THEM!

[@GunzIf]

And then the velvet voice hahah

[@jamiecrottyEFC]

Samuel T Herring is a legend, not many can match the pure energy and passion he has on stage

[@smilefatboy]

He’s the King of Soul

[@zigner]

Not many? Understatement. Who is close to him?

[@mitchelljacky1617]

@@zigner The guys from Moon Hooch. That's about it though. They have a similar, but very different genius to them. I've cried at many of their live shows.

[@ivanrogic2046]

@@zigner although different genre but similar energy from John Dwyer (OSEES)

[@racephase]

passion on stage? lol ok whatever

[@banzai744]

I discovered that band when they played "Seasons" on the same stage years ago and they killed it. It was the Letterman show back then.

[@navidhendrix]

Yep. That Letterman show was where I first found out about them. Been a fan ever since.

[@leslieluna8181]

Saaaame

[@Torin_by_the_Ocean]

Ditto!

[@zigner]

Even Letterman was clearly in awe of that performance.

[@frankrizzo739]

I remembered Dave got a kick out of the lead singer! He even ended the show with the World Wide Pants logo and him dancing around! 😆

[@zjenji]

Samuel T. Herring always brings it. Catch them live if you can, it’s magical.

[@Ianews1]

saw em with modest mouse in dallas about 3 months ago. i passed around a j during covid season. noone cared they were all drunk. it was glorious

[@TurtleTimeVoiceOvers]

When these guys first came out, I only watched for his dancing. Over the years, the music grew on me. Excellent song. Beautiful eyes.

[@annalouiseplease]

Use to be an early promoter for this band in Baltimore when they first came up and the indie art scene was blowing up with the likes of Wham City. Makes me so proud to see them continue to soar on a mainstream level!

[@neccrown]

I was too much into the DC scene playing in bands around their beginnings in Baltimore. It's too bad I did not make it up north much during that time. They're one of my favorites these days.

[@dwalkmusick]

🥳🥴🤯☝

[@calamardoguapo5662]

It's a great band! Here, in México, They have Many fans

[@oldcarnut1]

Baltimore guy here love these people….so good. Also check out there other band Snails

[@herrfister1477]

Incredible if true

[@ghoste9314]

There won’t ever be another man like Sam, he literally puts his all into every performance and it warms my heart to see someone so passionate about the story and music they’re sharing

[@perryroobay]

As a longtime Future Islands fan - I implore all to seek out their In Evening Air album and absolutely, positively go see them live ❤️

[@csyancey86]

Agree!

[@Face_Meat]

My wife and I fell in love with that album playing on repeat. It’s absolutely magical.

[@libertyjo6238]

For me it was when I first heard the song little dreamer, probably from searching itunes for new music like I used to do. Heard that song, THAT voice, and that was it. Forever fan. Lol. Next is to hopefully one day see them live. Im STILL upset I missed the chance to see their show with their last tour! I won't miss it next time theyre in my neck of the USA. And I already adore this song❣️💃🤙

[@juliab516]

I want to see them live so bad but it doesn’t look like they’ll be playing anywhere near Houston in 2022 😭😭😭

[@billybrown8919]

Vireo`s eye is my favorite of the evening air album. Amazing song!

[@GarrettWatts]

Herring is the man.

[@trebillis7399]

This performance was my first exposure to them. I was channel surfing and was glued to it. How did I miss this band for so long. Great performance here.

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Never fails to make me happy. An original in a world of cut n paste pop stars.

[@martynpiggottmusic4993]

The bass in this song is so good. He plays a simple line but kind of bounces around the notes. I can't really explain it, but then I can't really explain why I love this band so much x

[@Abcxyz-vy7bm]

there's nothing like watching some Future Islands in the morning and seeing Sam spill out his sick dance moves to an audience. God I need to see them live again!!

[@smilefatboy]

Saw these guys at Red Rocks and they were amazing. Sang every song.

[@loluntilafternext6173]

Two certainties in life.. the sun coming up tomorrow and Future Islands bringing IT every time they perform 👏👏👏👏

[@TheRabidDolphin99]

brought tears to my eyes and I FINALLY GET TO SEE YOU LIVE THIS MARCH AFTER ALMOST 8 YEARS OF BEING A FAN GODDAMIT LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL

[@droppinhammerz]

ah man thats awesome! ENJOY! truly my favorite band to see live

[@TheGogogadget123]

they are sooo good, hope ya have fun

[@Whooperchain]

When and where!?!?!?!

[@nickmurray721]

Me too!!! Can’t wait, I love Ally Pally

[@TheRabidDolphin99]

just saw them twice front row in Dublin and got to fist bump Sam during inch of dust :))) one of the best bands I've ever seen if they come to town GO SEE THEM!!!

[@ProstetnicVogonJeltz]

Before they started to play, THAT was NOT at ALL how I thought the performance would go. What a treat for the senses it ultimately turned out!

[@zigner]

Be sure to watch their prior Late Show performance from the Letterman days. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXyXnXdpistrldE

[@Rose-yj1bi]

I was in the recording with my husband. We spent our honeymoon in New York and we were lucky to get tickets to attend the Late Show. We didn't know anything about Future Islands before, but after this performance, they have 2 new fans. I wish they return to Chile soon, so we can see them here.

[@Sarah-lj1fy]

That’s so cool!

[@kristynlawson383]

I am a huge fan too!! But, why was everyone there wearing masks?

[@rachelroseg9295]

So cool, and so lucky!! What was the crowd like? I bet that would be so cool to experience!!

[@Chivamemo]

Always good to see artists really feeling their music.

[@puddles7929]

these guys were incredible live. they opened for modest mouse in Dallas last year and i had never heard of them. the lead singers stage performance was WILD. he was all over the stage, jumping, flipping his legs around and still freaking singing! it was insanely cool to witness.

[@davej9716]

Awesome

[@ronu6264]

Summer of 2021 I watched them live at a show. Sam gave 100% in the first second and continued to give more and more energy through out the show. It was intense and memorable - need you guys back here in Wisconsin again!

[@weepingboy3]

Just watched the Stephen Colbert Show where I heard “King of Sweden”. It was worthy of a second play. So, here I am enjoying this music once again..

[@SandSpock33]

watched it ten times already.

[@weepingboy3]

The song “grows on you” … the more you hear it, the more you like it

[@Bluesbabesrv]

Love, love, LOVE this band! They are always entertaining to watch. Dance on Sam!

[@scottmcmaster4927]

The moment I heard that retro-wave 80s synth I knew I would love this song. 80s synth was so ahead of its time.

[@BRUNNORUSSO]

😁

[@sethie_shots]

Always love their energy. Nice to see live _anything_

[@caradarpino1160]

I have watched this more than a few times. So powerful. I feel that I need to see them live before he blows out a knee. 😁

[@cosmogrammar]

He actually tore his ACL in 2015 and never had it repaired

[@velocitygirl8551]

🙏🏻

[@aidenross6919]

Saw them live in London last night and this song hit so hard. I've never seen a performer of any discipline (actor, musician etc) perform with such sincerity and consistency. He's in a leagye of his own. ❤️

[@bobgorbould8989]

Wow

[@gamerk1625]

Never a bland moment with Future Islands, emotional , powerful , and beatiful

[@colinwilson6701]

March can’t come quick enough to watch these guys live! Truly amazing band

[@TheRabidDolphin99]

i'll be front row at the first dublin gig :)

[@colinwilson6701]

@@TheRabidDolphin99 I’ll be needing some reviews, sold out in Dublin twice :) and sold out in Newcastle where I’ll be going :)

[@lizpurvis3478]

31 more sleeps till Manchester, can't wait!!!

[@bobri1187]

Always a sight to see ! Them boys put on the best shows! Catch one of their gigs you won’t be disappointed

[@jaawa31]

First time hearing of this band, what a performance! I've binged their videos and albums now, definitely going to order some LPs! A new favorite, wow, just wow.

[@denisebuethe9462]

HOLY CRIPES 🤯 WHAT DID I JUST WATCH!?! This is the BEST THING I've heard in YEARS!!!!!! Am I dreaming?

[@dr.jamesolack8504]

I had had the exact same response. A true breath of fresh air in these dismal times! Take care, Denise.

[@nsalis]

Welcome to the Future Island's Universe

[@navidhendrix]

You should also see the performance they did on David Letterman. That performance was mind-blowing.

[@japhiahuhndorf3106]

No, they're just that good - go stream or download their albums, you won't regret it!

[@WhamBlam99]

If you wanna stay in your dreams… kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXyXnXdpistrldE

[@zerodell]

Best live band of our time. I'm 40.

[@breakdancinfool]

Yes!!! The wonderful musical trends of the 80s are returning! These guys are great! Remind me a little of Berlin and Psychedelic Furs

[@ticthak]

And Roxy Music, and Ultravox, and KPH, and so many of the great early (not necessarily melodramatic) New Wave bands.

[@MacFizzet1]

Love the little confetti moment love this band love the dancing man love this song love love love

[@porcelainpanelpro]

Ive loved this band since they performed on letterman. Awesome bass line, great vocals

[@redrubygirl356]

What a mesmerizing and passionate performance! Intense,raw and joyful energy.

[@ohthelushlife]

I discovered this band from the Titane soundtrack...been hooked ever since.

[@jodyalex]

I don't think I could love these guys more than I already do...

[@jeremykun27]

I discovered this band 2 years ago from the horror movie "Titaine", they had amazing scene with The Lighthouse and I knew I was listening to my new favorite band. I now have so many memories on trips, at the beach, hiking, and driving to Future Islands. I love you Future Islands.

[@darrynsharp4169]

I found them the same way. I've been through some of the toughest times in my life these past couple of years and they keep getting me through.

[@summertimefan]

This song has so many angles of greatness. ! WOW! nice progressive build and melody, and then there is the story He tells in Lyrics. Glad to have found this one.

[@TreeWhisper]

I can't even say how amazing this is. The emotions that are moved within me...this is art.

[@g.g.4010]

Looking forward for the next gig here in Germany! ♥️

[@8bitneslife1985]

What a performance! I discovered Future Islands from this episode of Colbert and have been a fan ever since. These gentlemen always deliver. 💯

[@DeathtrapRadio]

I got my husband surprise tickets for the October show in Atlanta. It was truly an experience I wish I could live in forever. Such wonderful energy and he just kept playing forever! It was definitely worth everything.

[@lancegreene871]

Future Islands' live performances always leave me with goosebumps. I remember seeing them live at the beachland ballroom in CLE and was just blown away by Sam's theatrics. Dude is a legend, along with the whole group!

[@srogbog1]

Only discovered them last yearbut totally obsessed! Seeing them in 🇬🇧 in March...can't wait! Deeply moving...always....just completely different to anything out there and I love it! ❤️ ❤️

[@7drunkenmermaids431]

How have I not seen these guys before... WOW

[@OlympiaStudiosProduction]

Ohhh you can already tell there’s another banger album coming!!

[@YustinGuess]

Saw them at a secret show before the Far Field came out and they give all of that plus more at every show. I accidentally got lucky enough to speak with Sam - we were waiting in line together and I was like "Oh, sh*t, hey man", completely starstruck and didn't know what to say... But he is an awesomely humble dude as well and full of so much good energy. Future Islands is still my favorite show to go to.

[@leannbridwell1853]

Another great band I didn’t know. Thanks Colbert and team !

[@carinamcallister4409]

I LOVE FUTURE ISLANDS!!! So happy to see them back on late night!!

[@tenkkutn]

That was an impressive performance

[@ericcano3045]

That intro was so unexpected. Love it

[@elviopaixao]

Awesome song!!! 👍👍👍

[@grahamyoung2128]

Always a unique sound!

[@wawahweewah]

Sooo much love in all these comments. So proud to be a fan and have been super fortunate to meet all the guys over the years. They are all totally lovely❤️ Released this new track on birthday, what would be the chances 🤣

[@constanterratic4252]

If you ever have a chance to see this band live, do it. They are absolutely incredible and sound amazing. They deliver every single time.

[@EastboundandUp]

So glad they made it, remember seeing them at indoor skate park in gvegas several times in late 90s early 2k...

[@donnieg8888]

These guys are epic. For the love of god please come to Florida!

[@aprilsteph589]

Love it when a vocalist/musician feels the music in their core.

[@radnowonward]

Pure magic. Thank you beyond thank you. Words cannot approach. Tears of joy.

[@andrewrobinson4959]

Spent countless nights listening & dancing to Future Islands in Uni, some incredible memories. such an incredible performer

[@lotterumba5275]

I love this song. I just found out about this band through this song playing on radio. This man has a great variety of voices and expressions

[@Dancrept]

What a great performance, man I'm glad I like Colbert and discovered them and pissed that they passed under my radar so many years

[@edrandazzo4724]

I will never forget seeing Future Islands for the first time performing on Jools Holland in 2014. Wow! The band captivates; Samuel is hypnotic! So much beauty and joy!!!

[@ChrisSmith-ni1sg]

Can not wait to go and see these in Newcastle end of March been my fav band for around 4 year now.

[@Floodric1991]

Seeing them a few days before in Dublin. Living for it

[@EvanSaltare]

Future Islands have the best talk show performances and Sam has an amazing stage presence. Their Letterman performance of Seasons with those crazy growling vocals he did made me an instant fan.

[@juanjonesband]

Holy shitt!!! Yet another great performance! My face is covered in emotional tears. One of the greatest performers of all time, no doubt in my mind.

[@BRUNNORUSSO]

🥰😍

[@cabooseenlighted9092]

Always delightful to see Samuel perform ^^

[@rthavi4166]

A treat for the senses. What a song, what a performance, what a band!

[@Edimonde]

His dancing is total "cant keep me down" energy and i love it.

[@Half_Acid]

Go boys go! Big love from home 💕🦩

[@timpeel6508]

performance again giving me goosebumps

[@Sogonrei]

Future Islands are a pleasure to watch play in a set or a concert, Sam sings so expressively and it really flows through the band as one unit with this crisp cascade of sounds that dare the viewer not to dance or move to the beat or get in a better mindset, and this song sounds like he found his love! 🔥💕🎶

[@aspectsofmax]

I cant deny chills on that first kick in the chorus.

[@herbie0408]

Right hamstring tear 3:20, I felt that in Australia

[@georgerodarte8549]

Dude, great performance!!!!!

[@rg4982]

Such a pure soul

[@ntcneworder]

Looking forward to seeing you back in the uk.........best frontman alive today

[@pamandrae9768]

This is wild. I saw these guys in an indoor skatepark in Greenville nc 14 years ago. Still just as good on tv/KZbin.

[@ashtonandkylievideos2929]

Was it Dave mirras?

[@Mannie_Bothans]

I can’t stop watching this performance. It is all I need.

[@americanpancakelive]

I shot / covered Future Islands prior to them blowing up in a little bar in Long Beach, California (Alex's) when they used a drum machine not a drummer. SAM's onstage presence was not only mesmerizing but somehow imitating, brazen and sultry. Then I knew he and the band were one of the most unique bands in the last quarter of a century.

[@keithnielsen4776]

High energy stage presence love this song so different

[@jsail5508]

What a perfect performance.

[@Cureboy1]

I think their new one is their best, hooked after a couple of listens. Greta album.

[@Norminatus]

Wow. The badass crowd is pure energy.

[@thep-waves5771]

Saw em in Jacksonville with Zack Mexico a few years back, Amazing lineup and show!

[@johnfitzsimons3198]

Dublin Ireland March 28th can’t wait…what a band, and what a new track🤯👌☘️💚☘️💚☘️

[@simonedgbaston]

⭐️🎙✨️ Going to see them Tomorrow Night My Partner has gone on about them & got Me to play them recently but it's only after seeing the Singer performing on this and an old Letterman clip that im won over ✨️🎹⭐️

[@Theguyguyguy]

I was on the F train Thinking 'bout a holiday I was on the M1 Dreaming 'bout my getaway Rest right, reset In-flight headset Feeling like I'm fifteen Wandering with the misfits And all went silent Purples, violets The kind of cursive quiet One with the starry eyelids A sweet unsweetened An eve uneven The lights trailed like incense To the figure in the distance You are all I need Nothing said could change a thing Where you go, I go, just say, I'll be 'Cause you are all I need I met the King of Sweden When I was walking in the headlights Drowning in a bender Frozen in a red light I'm always flying So I'm always crying Losing my emotion On a desert island Looked just like heaven Seven alligator seven Spoke to the reverend Still filled me with depression Slept right in tents The moon was low and incensed Was it the sun on the horizon? It lit the figure in the distance You are all I need Nothing said could change a thing Where you go, I go, just say, I'll be 'Cause you are all I need And you are all I need Oh, you are all I need So much more That means so much more

[@mastiffdad604]

The passion. The energy. The moves(?). All combine for a great new song. And now the wait for the rest of the album

[@Boss-bz9lc]

Best thing on Colbert, since forever. Good on ya boys.

[@alexisc6136]

They are amazing, great new song and wonderful performance

[@robertmcphillips6057]

Love this guy, so cool and honest with his dancing, from the heart !! ❤

[@tonapittman]

Beautiful, pure energy! 💖

[@RipYourRoll]

Found future islands about 6 years ago. I happened to be going through some real tough times back then and the first song I ever heard from them was 'a dream of you and me' . Their music made me happy and would calm my nerves. All these years later and they are one of my favorite bands.