Future Islands in Daytime TV Debut with ‘For Sure’

Synthpop band Future Islands made their daytime TV debut with a performance of their song “For Sure,” from their new album “As Long As You Are.”
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[@jennstarr]

They deserve to be heard. Future Islands can make everyone happy.

[@Sianybosh]

jenn starr they make me happy 😃 xx

[@Slowdived80]

great new album. Check out Hit The Coast .. lovely stuff

[@LeventT]

Totally agree with u 👍

[@eric9230]

They are so great live! An emotional journey ❤️

[@Slowdived80]

@@Sianybosh need to catch them again live

[@davidmaclean3475]

Never heard of this band until today. This song is on MLB The Show. It stood out to me. As someone who is not into this type of music whatsoever, I really, really enjoyed this song. His passion is endearing and I wish I had his moves.

[@marlostanfield8127]

Same definitely don't listen to this type of music but here I am 😂 I was playing MLB n couldn't get it out of my head 🤣

[@thomasritter1503]

Yes, ditto on all that! In fact when I first heard the song, I thought it was "The Call". Very NW and 80's ish. I had never heard of, or any music by "Future Islands". On Apr 16th when the game came out, I became a fan!

[@Nerddad1986]

Same here

[@jbabyunique]

@@thomasritter1503 definitely a 80’s tone to it. There’s literally an 80’s song it reminds me of, but I can’t think of the name

[@jday4374]

Can I get some stubs bro

[@numsiskit]

Been a fan since 2008. These guys are still underrated.

[@toddsmith1969]

Just discovered them from this video, I've definitely missed out!

[@richiecosmoz]

Their performances are underrated as well but wouldn’t they be better not in the mainstream😉

[@numsiskit]

@@richiecosmoz Meh I don't care. They're doing their thing. The music is still good. 🤷‍♂️

[@brentwafc]

Been a fan since today

[@isi57crp.31]

I discovered them from efootball 22

[@Prof_Unknown]

This goes hard tbh, also who was brought here by The Show 21?

[@makaroni3321]

ME!! 💯🤣

[@bizkitsam]

Yup lol

[@jaywick5584]

We know 🤣🤣

[@jbabyunique]

MLB the show has been giving me great music since it was MLB 04 lol

[@saviorself1164]

I actually knew of Future Islands from when they did Seasons on Letterman and have been a fan ever since. I did look this up after hearing it on The Show 21 though

[@matthewmitchell5617]

He is something we all should strive to be.

[@nanami8732]

Indeed!

[@DarrenBates]

Absolutely. Love how he's embracing the grey and fading hairline! Still a young man.

[@lizmildenstein2612]

My absolute favorite band.

[@therainbro]

Gotta love his energy and dance moves

[@user-fn5bm6jw4c]

Best song from the show 21

[@monchatsplash]

My song of the year

[@EdwardSanchezdoble9]

Same here ❤️

[@garry6822]

This song and Hit the Coast are my new faves.

[@sergiojacinto6563]

👌👌

[@sanangel]

Ah! Such sincerity, such soul-baring honesty, such depth of feeling, such MUSIC! Makes my heart ache in the best possible way. Love it! ♥️

[@pasqualecurry7773]

Have you seen the Thrill music video? It gives me chills.

[@vamosmaryland]

I really love the difference between their late night setup for Colbert, which utilized the darkened A Stream Of You And Me set, and this daytime take, utilizing a space with a lot of natural light.

[@lindahoffman3348]

We had never heard of Future Islands. We are in Seattle. We have fallen hard since hearing them for the first time today on the Ellen Degeneres show. Thank you Future Islands for this amazing gift that filled out hearts, and an enormous, huge thank you to Ellen for caring enough to share.

[@brandongibson1226]

Oh, friend, get ready for the journey and the tears and the happiness and the dancing. Welcome to the family! Keep rising.

[@paulavancott9414]

I use to live in WA too, listen to his song Seasons.. great song

[@rescue.repair.reward]

They are amazing and give me chills. Listen to their SINGLES album, and you will cry because it is so good

[@jessicaleethomas92]

Welcome to the club! I have loved them for years and they still bring me to tears.

[@cw1018]

If you have an opportunity, please see them live. It's life changing 💞

[@GUSLAM]

Ellen needs to play future islands during the day for her staff...would straighten everything out!!!!!.....favorite band!!!

[@brentj.peterson6070]

Wish it was that easy

[@meloello]

One of my favorite live bands! If you haven't seen them live, you MUST! (Plus they're super super nice and are the type of band members that will talk to you and be friendly!)

[@mandyshiel1977]

I live in England, saw them live couple years ago, best gig ever! I adore Future Island. His voice is compelling, lyrics amazing...just everything.❤

[@stacygygi3786]

I love his voice!!!

[@rosiepeplow5480]

Saw them on Saturday in the uk and the show was cut short because of a storm... gutted

[@jayfiction4145]

This Song just gets better and better evertime you hear it!

[@melissamendoza889]

Love this band

[@kymurdoch]

Thank you MLB The Show or I’d never have found them and this and this song. Makes me so happy such an amazing vibe. Can’t wait to dig into their other stuff. 🏖🏖🏖

[@renegadeangel5194]

Been a fan for about a decade. One of the best musical discoveries I've ever made. Finally saw them live last weekend. One of the best live shows I've ever seen. Anybody who gets this band is in on something truly amazing!

[@parkerlepage]

Man can’t wait seeing them tomorrow

[@raminbenyamin7815]

Who here is listening after playing MLB 21 the show? Best song on this games soundtrack

[@Prof_Unknown]

That would be me good sir

[@christopherfranovich9839]

Same. However I think shot in the dark is the best song in the soundtrack.

[@Prof_Unknown]

@@christopherfranovich9839 Dont get me wrong, I love ACDC but the song is a little lack luster for my taste, especially for a baseball game.

[@christopherfranovich9839]

@@Prof_Unknown True. True. I understand what you mean.

[@martinmata1305]

This and idk if ya noticed they added a new song as part of the update (Royal Blood - Oblivion ) are the best ones

[@basskickersoutdoors5594]

I love this song mlb the show 21 introduced me to them and now this is my new favorite.

[@skatealex1]

Their new album is great 👌

[@carlyjames3033]

Perish the pain I was impoverished Those ties that wind And stared into open lanes Stared into long long nights Howling and still West of the Eastern Cove Carving the wind Dawn of your eyes Dust off your smile When you say "Us" You make me trust I will never keep you from an open door I know, you know That's how much I feel in everything you are You know, I know Hot as the day When we sat on stones Watching the fish, run Under our feet, and flow And dove from the rocks Scraping my knees and toes And blood, with me, rose Slow from the sea And you were waiting for me Waiting for me Waiting for me Waiting for me You were waiting for me It's just how much When you say "Us" You don't know just how much You make me trust I will never keep you from an open door I know, you know That's how much I feel in everything you are I know, I know I will never keep you from an open door I know, you know I will never keep you from just who you are I know, I know

[@ShaneTheGeek]

How am I the first to thumbs up this? You are the winner of today's internet comment awards.

[@damosvas8195]

Honesty to the core. If only everyone can be so bold ❤️

[@QEPD666]

💋🔥

[@rockportmare]

I love a singer that feels the lyrics......Love this band. very underrated.

[@ivanlara4623]

One of my favourite bands. They know how make music at that point beyond music and into pure emotion

[@benp5528]

The front man has always been one of the coolest humans alive , passion and emotion pour out in every liver performance . One person you can see is doing what they were born to do

[@tsmith081]

As usual, beautiful performance by Sam and the boys. Absolutely love Future islands.

[@Itz_JD7]

Huge up to Efootball Game for choosing this music in their homepage (Game Menu) music, I'm glad to listen to it and love to vibe 🖤✨ more

[@krhackley]

One of my most dearly loved bands. They've been in my life for many years now. There would be an empty place in my heart without Future Islands. Love the new album, as always. ❤

[@TFP_yioud]

Superb song. Sam feels the lyrics, they come from his heart, he is a true artist and all the members of the band are so focused each one on their part. An amazing song and performance from Future Islands !

[@colinwilson6701]

Followed for about 4 years and will finally get to see them in march in the UK

[@tommasomaone8188]

Beautiful song.

[@kimberlyhamilton3499]

Love them it's like the 80's just came back

[@madeoutofglue]

Go listen to their song City's Face. It has that 80s vibe as well ♡

[@tomnickel5138]

nothing wrong with watching this a couple of times per day 👍

[@irenetortorella6942]

I thought the same!!

[@AyRGalaxy]

Their success have made me so happy! They deserve it all! They are such an amazing band and one that my husband and I have been fans of for years!

[@josecampos5358]

Mlb the show, where you at?

[@ellieg3709]

Been a fan of Sam and the guys for several years now, they never disappoint.

[@LiraCindsay]

WHAT A FRONT MAN ♥️

[@connyhofmann1160]

seen live in berlin. unforgettable. the voice goes so deep. Its very special an i love it so much.

[@mindygonzalez8042]

Gosh, these guys make rainbows pop out of my dancing feet! They are amazing live!

[@codeninja100]

I remember hearing long flight for the first time all those years ago glad to see them getting more recognition

[@caydawn5966]

The way he sings “dust off your smile” makes me smile.

[@damosvas8195]

Tears of joy at the honesty and conviction of the lyrics in this song and the emotional beating heart live performance given. 🙏❤️

[@REALenvizible]

I'm here from MLB the show 21 and I love it!

[@protocolarium]

So happy for you guys to be back on public television. Among the best bands of our days!

[@grantjamieson9849]

I am a true metal head and I mean the really filthy stuff, but these boys make me smile. Their new record is great and this song is special.

[@mandyshiel1977]

I adore Future Island, got all they're albums and their latest album. track "Thrill" is beautiful and poignant.His voice, the lyrics his charisma, the melodies....everything about this band is genius. I live in England and couple years back got to see them live in a fairly small venue, they were outstanding!❤❤❤

[@sujeylopez7]

Beautiful! Album of the year 💜💜 Future Islands forever

[@brentj.peterson6070]

Such a passionate performer. This band is a unique treasure 🔥

[@Dillboy]

love love love this song

[@marcusjordak6988]

Love this song. They look like a group of guys at the office we’re like let’s make a band

[@OxfordRoad538]

I just discovered them today by Spotify... They are beautiful!!! I reckon they will be my favourite band. 💜💙🧡💛💚

[@triumph_cv]

Fell in love with these guys after seeing them on Letterman all of those years ago. True artistry. And William looks great - looks like a totally different dude - same amazing bass.

[@giuseppelarreinegabepistil5580]

THIS BAND HEALED ME!!!! LOVE THEM :)

[@kristinasheehan7408]

I ran to the room to hear what music was playing as Ellen hosted this fabulous band... I am a child of the 80s and I was expecting to see some punk rocker band and it filled my heart to see such a sincere, audible revival of the 80s even though they should be recognized for today, for TODAY!

[@Phillygod_]

I really love this song 🎧 💯💯

[@suzettegarvey5141]

One of my favorite bands for the past couple of years --- absolutely magical.

[@amandaspeer9588]

YES GO FUTURE ISLANDS ILY

[@MrGordonGartrelle]

Incredible bass line

[@herplaylists]

i will never get tired of this song

[@kkimme005]

such a cool song ... I love how emotive the lead singer is ... brilliant!

[@IvyShady]

Brought here from E-Football 2022 on PS5. This beautiful song just stood out to me.

[@lizgomez350]

Yess👏 Future Islands!! Y’all are awesome and doing amazing things!!!love love love this

[@elizabethchell8138]

My new favorite band!! Cant believe I never heard of them till today!! I think their fabulous!! Been listening to all of their songs since Ellen!!

[@emelined187]

Love his voice !!

[@XerahDC]

I’ve been a fan since 2010,so many memories when I hear Future Islands ❤️

[@JayzBeerz]

Never heard of this group until I heard this song on MLB The Show 21 and now I'm hooked. Great band.

[@georgesantoro2332]

recorded in the Baldwin hall in my hometown! thats sweet!

[@MeraKEI]

This band oh my God...Will be watching them LIVE next year March..:)

[@Sianybosh]

Love this band xx

[@imanalamdari1983]

beautiful song first time hearing today ....BEAUTIFUL

[@oscarfuentes3982]

Absolutely amazing band and one of the best tv performances I've ever seen! I just love these guys!!

[@NCWildHeART]

Love the whole band Future Islands! Sam is the best! Most genuine, awesome man you’ll ever meet. We went to summer camp together. Ahh it doesn’t feel like 20 years ago, but we all knew he was destined for greatness.

[@lunar67]

Listening to them for me is like traveling back 35 years ago when (New Wave) was a thing and MTV was worth watching...So 80's sounding.

[@bluetiger4356]

I love the passion in it 😍❤️💙❤️❤️😍

[@sebastianstarr007]

Future Islands ARE AMAZING!!! Love, LOVE, ❤️.. They need to be on the radio more!

[@patstephens5444]

Who else loves Future Islands and despises Ellen Degeneres?

[@tsedubgyatso]

Hey 👋

[@nana_baba2024]

I don't like Ellen tbh I'm just subbed to her cause of the celebs on her show, not her at all

[@Angel-zu3ls]

Me 🤞🏻😂

[@imanalamdari1983]

Well... and I like Ellen but what does she Not love lol

[@Suzzaneira]

Me !

[@MrMrWattz]

What a feeble introduction from Ellen

[@13Yeared]

Ellen is a feeble host

[@grantleach4064]

I will never keep you from an open door

[@madalynnmitchell3094]

I love Future Island....great music gives me good vibes

[@geraldrutchik8791]

Loved them for years

[@bryanparker5937]

Magnifico - please get back to the UK ASAP.

[@SuperTomDecker]

Nine Perfect Strangers.

[@austinhood]

If only it wasn’t on Ellen haha.. the letterman performance was unforgettable along with the appreciation towards the band. Ellen could never have that.. she’s a drone

[@Terrevientox]

my favourite Efootball's theme music

[@brendale4493]

Watched them live in 2014. They were intensely amazing

[@d.c.f.victorvaldes5906]

Que linda canción

[@luismandujano9323]

I looooove this band!!!

[@marciasalinas2526]

Beautiful 🥰🥰 my favs

[@joanbeanlands4455]

Love this song

[@socal27]

I never watched the Ellen show but I remember I had it playing on the TV randomly just so I can have some background sounds one day and it ended being the reason I discovered this band and song😂

[@Keithbradzer]

Finally getting the credit this band deserves been following them YEARS ! Nobody like them ! Future islands you ROCK !!! Love from dublin Ireland 🇮🇪

[@stephenredhawk9680]

Love the new song here....got the feels

[@army1212ify]

The show 21 👌

[@clausey007]

Fan since 2009 and been one of my favourite bands since. Sam is one of the greatest front men ever imo. Just an all round fantastic band.

[@conorharte5473]

They're amazing!

[@whywelovefilm7079]

I am so happy they’re getting more attention. Every album they’ve released has been amazing...

[@lolareikhrud7428]

I love u Ellen

[@razorrudy916]

Need these guys at the state fair!

[@roborobert1]

Absolutely fire. Great job hard work

[@melrodas]

Incredible.