Future Islands - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

[@kent6548]

KEXP audio engineers for president

[@Ninatoro39]

Kent YES!

[@TheDarkInstall]

Nice dry, non-reflective room as well

[@rararalalala4465]

This is one of those bands that everyone I've introduced them to instantly loves.

[@ryn5302]

my friend did this to me ^^i love them

[@ChannelZero1031]

Especially after watching the scene in "Titane" and listening to Lighthouse.

[@JohnnyZBeatZ]

Art

[@craigcollins4302]

Your audio engineers deserve some credit on this one. Sound is amazing for a KZbin video. Well done KEXP!

[@RasAhmose]

It's always quality here.

[@ArturoAliaga]

Craig Collins It's interesting you mention that! I was actually thinking while listening that it sounds amazing!

[@bruceaisher]

Craig Collins I agree - the audio quality is amazing! KEXP always do a great job with the recordings

[@lehman]

+Craig Collins except Sam's audio is too low.

[@Texturas75]

KEXP performances usually sound very good. This is certainly no exception.

[@MakinMovies7]

Once every decade something amazing happens. This is it at last.

[@simonfweiss]

you nailed the comment section.

[@nolanwinkler]

LunnBass Been over a month and I listen to them daily. Great album, SINGLES.

[@BeerPongECU]

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

[@LauraLM]

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??

[@callmemonkh9020]

Yes!! Gg270, I agree.

[@unloveableandre]

The bass line is just... amazing.

[@ilabelle1]

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.

[@trampismat]

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!!!!

[@natalieh.643]

this band is magical. Sam though ... I could just watch him for hours.

[@oliver_atomo]

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

[@adamparker7769]

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.

[@jamesmerrills7265]

The bass riff in “A Dream of you and Me” shakes me to the deepest inner core of ma bones....

[@TexasRigged]

This group is UNREAL!!! This album is the only thing keeping me going right now

[@federicocanut3771]

Definitely!! this album help me through tough times!

[@RyanMcKayWaroona]

dominoes

[@Biking360]

Keep going my friend.

[@callmemonkh9020]

Yes, TexasR. Very much so.

[@smooveking773]

hope u doing good now

[@timbulb]

This bass player shreds.

[@gabi201088]

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

[@callmemonkh9020]

THAT'S IT!!!+ I almost 4got...Ive got 2 investigate Morrissey! Thanks...

[@WonsPhreely]

Absolutely, he's inspired me to keep going with making music and perform live. PS here is one of our songs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYLKdJ2QnbxkY68 :)

[@kamalmanzukie]

whoa, you really called that mix. that's fucking perfect

[@unleashedlgbtq569]

Just saw them at #ACLFest 2021 can’t wait to hear more. #unleashedlgbtq

[@gigigooglas4242]

so fucking jealous you got to be there

[@MassHero]

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)

[@JohnnyZBeatZ]

Thanks 🙏

[@anthonyeverett7566]

Every few months I watch this. These guys used to play in my town of Greenville NC so I’ve been a lifelong fan.

[@flaplaya]

Chills on the spine.. So magical unlike anything I've heard in many years but still relevant in 2020. Thank you KEXP :)

[@michaeljohnston3741]

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

[@GuadalupePicasso]

Michael Johnston how timely for me to stumble upon this now in 2020😂

[@LeDEFF]

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.

[@RM-ed1if]

You can see and hear how important it is to these guys to produce a high quality performance.

[@LeeRichardson808]

Favorite record of 2014 so far...Future Islands!

[@LeeRichardson808]

The basslines are just incredible. Love these guys.

[@4TailedScorpion]

My favorite is Future Tense by Wild Beasts, but this one's def on my top 10. :)

[@davidsavage3453]

"balance" for sure up there on a top list of mine as well!

[@messiahsfollower4643]

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!

[@jwest88]

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.

[@Baranoke925]

Keep coming back for more. Alot of the art I make is while listening to these guys. Great music!

[@annazeeroos2727]

Real people, real songs ❤️

[@davidellinger7190]

I always come back to future islands. Man these guys are just fantastic!

[@michaelbrown1192]

Their music is the light in the darkness. Thanks!

[@rdsreference]

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.

[@stinkynene]

I found "GOLD" Great music!!!

[@timoneil2713]

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:)

[@davidadams2395]

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.

[@strictlynorton]

Tim O'Neil an aquired taste for refined musical palates. Love them.

[@maximusaurelius7306]

How could you not dig these guys, so genuine and that shines through their music!

[@McSaggerson]

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.

[@lonniewimble5847]

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!

[@thebahamasong7185]

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

[@dddebolt]

Yes! Cheryl Waters in the back just standing there jamming lol too awesome.

[@oliver_atomo]

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

[@nolanwinkler]

Great to see and hear this. Go Future Islands! Love the music love the lyrics. And, Mr. Herring....black is your color!

[@davidadams2395]

Yeah, because it's slimming.

[@davidadams2395]

***** I wasn't being mean about it. Black works because it can hide certain flaws. Name calling is what's idiotic.

[@nolanwinkler]

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.

[@CraigWaltz]

Best show i have ever seen last night in Santa Cruz with Future Islands.

[@GardenGirlD76]

SAM Has a SOUL full of passion! Love it!

[@stephowens7529]

A Dream Of You And Me by FutureIslands is one of the best tracks I've heard in ages .. X;) X

[@ingenious4t]

Steph Owens Agreed, although I love all their tracks

[@payasomaloso]

The chase creo que es mejor!🤭

[@gregmoss6371]

Prinze George covered it. It got me here. This is an addictive band. Love them

[@Wunderwolfer]

Absolutely perfect. I love bands that sound even better live - its a rare thing

[@jerami101]

I just discovered these guys yesterday on Austin City Limits. Awesome music! I love the vocals, and keyboard work!

[@cleve2323]

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.

[@frazerdanahay488]

Such a great band ...Like the moon is sublime

[@whgarrity2]

They might as well record their albums there. I go to the KEXP recordings simply to hear what a group/artist truly has.

[@AnnieD1101]

Love yall man

[@TheMusicolophile]

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.

[@annmpham]

Love the juxtaposition of emotive vocals with the eerie synth background. Such a fresh, raw combo you don't see much of these days.

[@oliver_atomo]

beautiful, always beautiful

[@JohnnyZBeatZ]

Art

[@iamaweasel]

Great jacket. Great music.

[@denimobi9825]

Kevin Thorpe he's wearing the same jacket in what's on my bag?

[@socialLjetlag]

Beachgothhoneybear 87 yeah and I thought he liked music like this but he liked rap songs that were uncommon

[@sairagregory6187]

Cant stop watching this- engaging on all levels- pure genius. Love, love love!

[@TimHailand]

This band is SUPERB - hands down best album of the year - 2014 belongs to Future Islands

[@friedchickengossip]

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.

[@stevex8409]

Same here. Took me a long time to get this band.

[@brenclar1230]

Thought it was just me.... thanks

[@matthewkreuter9989]

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.

[@_hallblade_]

what a terrific band. love how they get into their creative space so openly. feels so honest.

[@billydenero]

This is just lovely. four great songs and a bit of chat. Perfect.

[@MrKudl74]

I love their Album "singles". great voice, good 80s sound.

[@miguelpinho8854]

Top Songs from the US. Hope to see you soon in Portugal!

[@malcolmz2360]

This is special.

[@steviep76]

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

[@karenheslop3410]

This band haven't done anything I haven't loved instantly- can't wait to see them live in London then Bournemouth!

[@daveybelluk]

Just Discovered Future Islands here in England...Loving it ....got to go find Cd's now...

[@susanneh66]

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.

[@TheCardboardGuy]

their album is awesome. kexp always has the best bands coming through

[@Chastaken]

I love his voice even when he talks.

[@mizpah1993]

Love this band. Success and recognition well deserved xo

[@petermuttram]

Totally agree with the last post. Fantastic sounding band full of passion and brilliant lyrics. Thanks 'Jools Holland' for introducing me to them.

[@IggyCrib]

Sam! What a gentleman! I want to see you guys live.

[@SuperCanole]

CHILLS....so good. Can't get enough.

[@puppetken]

I have been listen to these guys for quite sometime and their music is great!

[@jroney10]

Just by chance found them on net, bought music and am addicted! Can't wait to see them live.

[@nicdennison5317]

so excited about this band. Recent discovery but absolutely loving them

[@concars1234]

This is the best thing ever

[@JacKrameRipper]

That singer make's me cry, it's really awesome her voice. I love this band

[@jimbob0802]

God I'm so happy I came across this band...pure beauty in sound

[@Ninatoro39]

I freaking love these guys and the singer is out in his world, he’s so extra. Love them! Btw kexp sound engineers: RESPECT.

[@adderon]

Unique to hear them so raw in the mix without all the reverb. The Multicult shirt too! *Chef's kiss* another great band

[@ZuP101]

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

[@Aaron.13]

This is epic! KEXP have shown me so much new goodness!

[@kevinnel7038]

If Kevin snuggs isn't a professional producer then I don't know who is he makes these kexp videos sound amazing

[@sarahburciaga9147]

I love his voice, just beautiful and rustic at the same time.

[@gwendolyninocencio17]

The set list is 🔥!!!

[@klackers]

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!!

[@joeycastillo5282]

I discovered this amazing band on Austin City Limits two weeks ago. Been a follower since.

[@graniteiii]

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

[@highhorse3139]

So nice! Love this music and this band!

[@802kings]

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

[@kellycollins9186]

loving every bit of this

[@wanaflap]

Love these guys so much

[@nikolajmathiesen3620]

Joseph, you are a fool. Amazing performance as always! Future Islands always giving it 100%

[@brianlevy]

I'm really glad Tim Kaine has this side gig

[@brianlevy]

HA! I see it!

[@andreapena3125]

ufffffff beautifull! love it!

[@Marzvmax]

What A Voice..Heads Up Man...Love It....Fresh....

[@misterwrite58]

Great band! Thanks for share.

[@MrKudl74]

amazing live performance!

[@jimbobhay808]

Only 2 tracks in and i like there style.Regards from SCOTLAND!!

[@MiddleManFootball]

to amazing to be listening to this on my bed. I need a dance floor!!

[@peterlansdale1793]

Love those vocals.

[@californiahunterjess]

These guys are excellent!

[@miguelrecio7464]

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.

[@criak22]

Amazing sound!!!!

[@kellysdunn03]

Beautiful lyrics sung by a beautiful soul with the most amazing eyes ♡

[@MikeSantiagoGriggs]

Inspirational band. I love you guys