Future Islands performing "Seasons (Waiting On You)" Live on KCRW

Baltimore trio Future Islands join us for a live set to preview their new album, Singles, which has been called their "boldest work to date." Hear a deeply poetic set of songs on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Watch / Listen to the full session here: www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb...

[@maha77]

His voice truly conveys the emotion of these beautifully poetic lyrics. He really knows how to transmit that feeling with his voice

[@ldevaz]

Will never tire of this song.

[@plpcs]

I hear ya, this guys voice is unmatched. I play ever version of this song I can find. Never will tire of it. He caught me on Letterman too.

[@flexor212000]

His performance on Letterman was pretty crazy. But it pulled me in. I'm a sucker for the nu-80's feel with the keys and bass. Time to dig into their music!

[@andremuggi]

***** This is clearly 80s synth pop inspired. Flock of Seagulls, Gary Numan, The Cars, Thompson Twins, etc...

[@housecarl6]

***** You`re both crazy its inspired by the 70s !

[@govindasgarden]

This is the first time I've seen or heard Future Islands and now I'm digging through all their stuff. Loving it! Man, I would like to see them in person.

[@billdelehant1]

Check out "Tin Man!"

[@MusicIsLife322]

Saw them open for Phantogram a few months ago. I hadn't heard of them before then...It was easily the most fun I've ever had at a show. I didn't know what to expect from Sam. He was just going crazy on stage! So awesome.

[@MarkLLynch]

Likewise pal. Bloody amazing!

[@Majic88888]

"People change/ but some people never do/ when people change/ they gain a piece/ but they lose one too." I love that lyric....

[@donnasnyder2957]

Love these guys.

[@gtrevino007]

The first Future Island's song I ever listened was "In the fall"...I just like how much emotion/drama the lead singer puts to every single song.

[@vdawggie]

NOT A STUDIO BAND!!!! These guys are the REAL DEAL!! The new album is the best I have heard in over a decade!!

[@davidbrown7842]

Love they are Bass orientated.

[@maha77]

I find the musicians to be as amazing as the vocalist. They play so flawlessly and their arrangements are perfect

[@ronstero]

You're amazed by something so-so trivial.

[@jeanniemariek]

Phenomenal voice! I can't take my eyes off him when he performs!

[@danpetric186]

Awesome band. Wild that they've been around for 11 years! Saw them on Letterman then tracked them down in Cleve f'ing awesome! Next seeing them in Raleigh NC. Phenomenal performer! With rock solid compadres cranking sweet n solid behind him

[@skjachin]

I love that slap on the bass its sounds so awesome

[@davidbrown7842]

Amazing Band,love love them.

[@kevinlyons5314]

Initially I wasn't so sure about this band, but wow did it grow on me. I think that's a true mark of a good band

[@derek_000]

My first time hearing Future Islands was the intro to the Uhh Yeah Dude podcast a few years ago. Made me go seek them out. Sooooo good!

[@bunchups413]

I did the same thing. Heard the son Tin Man by Future Islands on Uhh Yeah Dude. Made me go find out what it was. This stuff is GREAT.

[@danielbarrios8947]

These guys are a definite mix of 80's techno bands such as OMD, Ultravox, and Prefab Sprout!!!! Awesome...Absolutely Fantastic!!!

[@jonstern7511]

Prefab Sprout weren't techno or a keyboard or synth band. Know what you mean though...

[@felicitycruz9845]

I just heard This Group on Letterman Luvette!!!!!!!! Im just loving this Song Too-

[@donaldbarger1042]

Love his voice and their sound!

[@danielk9197]

i really love this guy's voice. ugh.

[@Snugdajoina]

Good for us,

[@danielk9197]

Jack Bridges what u mean?

[@elliotpaeratareid8136]

this is the best song i have ever heard!!! love it!!

[@paulb504]

i love this band. man they are so damn good.

[@kellysanders8463]

I am sooo hooked !

[@ChrisMiller35]

best song of 2014 so far

[@iradamo]

songs haha

[@michaelmiles2006]

love this strong strong melody will not leave me alone , great bass line to

[@lubovforever]

How painful and shockingly beautiful music!!

[@jakeallen5585]

It seems like he can barely contain his excitement. He just wants to let it out but is confined to the standing mic. Love it!

[@matthewrobinson1619]

currently obsessed with Future Islands

[@KieranDacey]

Wow love this so much emotion brilliant.

[@thomasfontaine3002]

What a lovely person.

[@luluzulu8947]

Im just loving this track ,and its so different ,fantastic In a car with the roof down hitting the road this would be heaven sent !

[@flynnterry9848]

Unique wonderful and all that . Love it

[@peekukthefrog]

Just got this album. Absolute quality, love it

[@ACobra289]

Really like this song.

[@styxcreek]

no death metal growl, no ice skating dance. still a great song though.

[@holyjaguar]

Good Stuff,and, I`m a guitar Player. Really Powerful/ Dramatic.Lot of layers to that programming. Saw the performance on Letterman.Go Future Islands....

[@melancholicmind4731]

Just Perfect...

[@mal334455]

superb...

[@LauraLM]

Love this band!

[@kerrychristy2336]

Me too :) love them...

[@davidthomas4670]

love the dance and the song

[@nealwhite8425]

2018 and still listening

[@pathologicallyfriendly]

What about now?

[@nealwhite8425]

@@pathologicallyfriendly ......still ......

[@JustinDT123]

2020 needed this song.

[@ElizabethDavis1979]

AMAZING!

[@mariemcmahon9314]

just love it good dance tune

[@littleheath1666]

Luv this band. Seen them twice in Sydney.

[@MrHanba]

Little Heath only seen them once, it was magical.

[@MarketMediaMan]

I would love to see these guys in a club.. Just watched on Letterman tonight. Wow, talk about a theatrical performance...

[@bleusilver990]

Saw them in eagle rock yesterday!!!!!

[@nolanwinkler]

Fun to watch this one. Samuel T. appears about to burst into dance but has to stay close to the danged mike. Love this. And any song they do. Have purchased both SINGLES and ON THE WATER. Fantastic albums.

[@ronaldbaggott9000]

WOW killer!

[@NCWildHeART]

Love You, Sam!!! Your smoke buddy from summer camp, Miranda We all knew you were going to be something great!

[@cazsnap]

Most normal performance of this song lol

[@MargareteMS]

+Sp0ck lol

[@andrewp.menotti6756]

He had this look in this eyes during the second verse, and he was starting to dance a little, you know he wants to do his ice skate dance, but he can't bc it's the studio.

[@0mattp0]

I need the dance walk

[@jutwilton7363]

This whole song is perfection ..and the bass line is outstanding !!!

[@evazink8205]

Was für ein geiles Lied. ....nan könnte es 24 Stunden hören

[@AroundTheHomeHusband]

Welcome back to KCRW. Your home launch pad for good music !

[@ShochuSenpai]

beautiful studio KCRW

[@jonzeebollok2266]

Where have I been , wow

[@highbury1972]

This was the year I first found FI. They’re absolutely talented in every department, I knew as I saw Sam wearing The cans that we wasn’t getting The Heart attack growl move, The Ice skating dance topped off by The Twerk!!

[@mikesnarski4768]

liked this when Jenny LSQ the lovely Romanian first announced it on Sirius. But after a ton of listenings, it makes me feel elated and achingly sad at the same time. Sam's intense energy is so appropriate for it. Cant stop

[@nathanielpillar8012]

They know what the good headphones are!

[@dounasun2821]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@IamSooConstipated]

He’s very sharp

[@meokbye]

Nobody can sing this masterpiece but Sam....

[@Elevtr]

hats off to the bass player!

[@russellreilly4278]

everyone should check out their live Halloween gig in paris . wow !

[@jorgeluisgarciaponce1854]

I love this fuckin song

[@danielbarrios8947]

A friend of mine just told me about this band not even a month ago and now I'm hooked in all the way. These guys bring the 80's back to today's music which is awesome! I'm trying to describe their style and so far I would say they are mix of Prefab Sprout and Spandau Ballet, both brittish bands from the 80's.

[@munchie944]

he sounds like a gothic Elton John and he moves like Tom Jones with a rash... love the music....

[@jeanniemariek]

Ha! Perfect!

[@jmannz1]

He's got Rod Steward's voice! Awwwessome!

[@maryandchild]

he wishes he had rod stewart's voice.

[@toynazi]

The drums are the only thing that I frown on.

[@Fla31085]

♥

[@luckylander]

Saw them in Hyde Park, London yesterday - amazing!

[@user34392]

Cool

[@patrickparmentier846]

oh yea

[@ARLIND0]

Great song, only one problem I can't get the volume loud enough

[@peraltaman]

his voice brings be baack

[@clearlyalec]

THIS IS THE GIRL.

[@PhillipSiddiq]

Just saw them on David Letterman, yep......Rod Stewart!

[@oopsadaze]

Guess I'll Have To GO and FIND the LYRICS Myself, SHEESH.

[@oopsadaze]

Seasons change And I've tried hard just to soften you Seasons change But I've grown tired trying to change for you Cuz I've been waiting on you I've been waiting on you Cuz I've been waiting on you I've been weighing on you 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 has gone Will crave what has all Gone away People change But you know some people never do You know--when people change They gain a peace, but they lose one too Cuz I've been hanging on you I've been weighing on you Cuz I've been waiting on you I've been hanging on you 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 has gone Will crave what has all Gone away I've been waiting on you...

[@oopsadaze]

if you Haven't seen Letterman performance-GO NOW=>

[@theabc1231098]

oopsadaze It's 'gain a peach.' The guy just really likes peaches. Look at the color of his shirt.

[@RudyGold]

I've tried hard just to soften you

[@zw331]

The Letterman version has some Deathmetal Vocals...haha what was that all about? Tripped me out. I had to find another video of it to see if he did it again...not on this one. Man this tune sounds like 80's to me...simple beat and bass line...keyboards with long lush chords. Psychedelic Furs?

[@GJCurlyJefferson]

That's exactly why I cam here too, those vocals haha

[@heatherscarlatelli77]

Fine Young Cannibals?

[@JACkory]

The only thing that will keep Sam Herring from being an icon is his unwillingness to be one. So far it doesn't look like he's ready to give up any time soon so stand back and watch his star rise.

[@luciferal]

I'm listening to Side B of SINGLES right now, second track, Light House. These guys are soaring upward... Light House is one of the standout songs off their latest album. I really dig the performance here on KCRW, thanks for sharing James

[@herrfister1477]

Uh huh 6 years later...

[@JACkory]

@@herrfister1477 Yeah, I missed that call. Has it really been that long?

[@herrfister1477]

James Casey And yet... find me another Sam Herring...

[@randyarseneau4556]

"They gain a peach... but they lose one too..." Poignant.

[@maccrash21]

uh, it's 'they gain a piece but they lose one too'

[@TheJJHawk]

maccrash21 OR........'They gain a piece of peach......but they lose one too.....' Which can be a real bummer, if your looking forward to some refreshing fruit. ;-)

[@ohmyglobohmyglob]

If russell crowe and kevin spacey had a baby, it would look like the lead singer

[@cassmoore4719]

Was thinking russell crowe and henry rollins myself, but I hear ya

[@mikeschroer4327]

He looks like Fred Flintstone jr.

[@IamKevinFinnerty]

Jack Black and Dan Akroyd?

[@maxdressel7190]

I'll take all of this you got! But why keep Mr. Herring couped up with that mic stand! Unleash the beast!!

[@erkle111]

Ah yes, like the Dave Letterman Show, we wanna see the moves :)

[@leleedler]

When one of your favorite bands all are wearing your same headphones. A nice feeling.

[@rossbradley7011]

You can see he just wants to burst into a dance

[@newTrader114]

Es importante añadir vegetación al escenario.

[@EmotionalShredd]

the leadsinger is a mix of Burt Reynolds and Russell Crowe

[@bob_solo]

Trio? How come I see 4 band members?

[@TheSoldierofPeace]

+Bob Solo The drummer is just a touring member

[@izzie833]

foist

[@wflerin]

Underworld - Born Slippy meets Jack Black

[@mrclearpicture]

great song any think he sounds a little like elton john 1.32 to 1.50 in the hi notes might be just me

[@dillievirgo]

His voice kinda reminds me of Elton John

[@jordangarcia1127]

Una banda sin guitarrista, asi como me lo dijiste .... NO HACE FALTA TU RITMO. 😔

[@timbulb]

Trio? I saw four musicians. Someone must be a rental.

[@Netwirq2]

If Captian Kirk and young Marlon Brando had a baby.

[@dorisgpe]

porque todas sus canciones son adictivas? jajajaja

[@stpierreorama]

Looks like he's in the 60s

[@juanpablogarciamurillo6768]

kinda missing the demon voices, still an awesome performance

[@Carsonchildersmusicnow]

This is great. I think his vocals were recorded very badly. It's way too dry.

[@joannaharris1809]

That's his charm which 250 percent of us love

[@morbidabyss12]

This sounds like a grime-yer Coldplay

[@miguelvennie]

Indie rock game Seth Mcfarlane