“The Tower” - Future Islands (LIVE on The Late Show)

Future Islands returns to The Late Show to perform “The Tower” from their new album, ‘People Who Aren’t There Anymore,’ which is available everywhere now.
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[@shadow_nymm]

it's like he's giving an earnest lecture on an important topic, but can only speak in poetry. i love it

[@romilrh]

10 years later and we're still taking all of this they've got!

[@darkside7802]

I haven’t heard of them until about 2 weeks ago. WOW.

[@DMBFAN90]

​@darkside7802 they are an amazing band

[@TheSmartestManonEarth]

Yup every album. Best band in the world

[@velocitygirl8551]

Someone once said on the comments of one of their live late night shows that he's the gym teacher that takes the stage at the talent show... and blows everyone away. And i felt that in my soul lol 🤘🏻

[@oliverschunemann8869]

😂 I remember reading that comment

[@missmaureen9509]

I always thought he reminded me of the high school drama teacher

[@sunredskybluee]

He's absolutely talented and a great rapper too - check out Hemlock Ernst, his rap alias. Back At The House is a great album

[@thehulkdj69]

Holy $#@! That's what I was just saying in my head😂

[@PhillipBrackenMusic]

Yes! I haven’t seen that comment but absolutely 😅

[@gummyberryjoos1693]

Future Islands is one of the most unique and talented acts in the business and I wouldn't have known about them if it wasn't for the late show! ❤

[@melrodas]

The bass playing is awesome.

[@homunculusSZN]

Probably one of the best bass players out there today.

[@StephenPhen]

sounds amazing in this performance

[@occamsblunderbuss7920]

Can you tell me why from a technical standpoint? I'm not being cynical or disrespectful genuinely curious.

[@jackjones8363]

Relentless hard work but enjoying it no doubt...

[@petermuller74]

It's not technical at all. It's the feel. If you don't get it, you don't get it. @@occamsblunderbuss7920

[@ScottMasson]

He’s a true performer. He does it like a true legend. The musicians in the band are fantastic too.

[@ClaudeAndTaylor]

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

[@jennstarr]

Aw Letterman

[@skyboy8950]

I get that reference

[@tsedubgyatso]

@@skyboy8950we’re in the cool club

[@DMBFAN90]

Damn beat me to it! Lol

[@vidatomica]

Such an underrated band. Their tracks have so much emotion, glad to hear they have a new album out.

[@matthewmaki]

If you ever get a chancee to go see them live make sure to get up to the front well worth it

[@MegaDerpification]

@@matthewmakiim gonna wait for as many hours as it takes in heat in sunshine in rain, whatever it is I want to be hugging the front hearing this man give nothing but emotion to the audience

[@navidhendrix]

The first time I saw them on Letterman all those years ago got me hooked. Glad to see they're still around and putting out great music.

[@anniewilson7538]

They were definitely the bees knees visiting Seattle at KEXP. Very kind.

[@charlenemack7040]

Anyone who types in bees knees… Is old! I know because I’m old 72 here!

[@charlenemack7040]

I’m just glad to see that Letterman is still around! 😂😂😂

[@sethie_shots]

@@charlenemack7040this is Colbert. Letterman was a while back 👍🏼

[@gfunkera]

Newb

[@romilrh]

The frontman sings like he's being held back by his phsyical form. Love his stage presence!

[@travisk4215]

👍🏻

[@simonbridgeman1776]

“The Tower” - an instant Future Islands classic and so sweet to see it performed live!

[@growl72]

Their bassist is just the whole thing. What a great band.

[@Kozdera1]

So groovy! Love their basslines.

[@Cespinozas]

Bruh he lost so much weight , good for him . Still is shoegazer haha . No emotion

[@Gulgonful]

ART LORD ART LORD

[@champ41]

My favorite band of all time. Will never forget meeting Sam, Will and Gerrit at three different shows (back when they played in venues the size of a tuna can).

[@jennstarr]

Always so happy to see these guys get the recognition that they deserve. Outstanding performance as always🏝🌊 and I cannot wait to listen to the new album today!

[@johnwergeld]

This is pure Future Islands, awesome. The thief is the best song of the new album for me.

[@LiliNaderi-gd2sx]

I love this song and it moves me to tears every time. I also think of it every morning when I feed the birds in my yard. “Their laughter was contagious”❤️ Future Islands fan since “Inch of dust”❤️ love them forever.

[@charlenemack7040]

My favorite radio station plays this several times every day. I absolutely love it. Thank you DJ Mark! 😊❤

[@vinczespince]

what is the name of the radio station?

[@charlenemack7040]

@@vinczespince Bob! 😎😆😆😆

[@Th3K1ngK00p4]

Scorsese and Future Islands in one night?! Great show tonight!

[@OneColdMonkey]

Their lead singer has always reminded me of Russell Crowe from an alternate universe, I love that dude

[@BeatrizdeAndradeSantos]

lol you're right, they're very similiar and have a different presence at the same time

[@bartoszb2970]

For me,he looks like Burt Reynolds without mustache 😃

[@beardown6574]

Such a fascinating band. Like truly mesmerizing style.

[@massagetom249]

Just discovered this band today and I'm going down the Future Islands KZbin rabbit hole loving every minute of it. He's my new favorite singer.

[@bestlifewithben]

I as well! Where was I the last 10 years?? These guys are killer.

[@tomburke6036]

@@bestlifewithben I feel the same way!

[@RockaKelly]

Oh me too! And I Love every bit of it!

[@lakeiabrown6877]

I fell in love with them last summer after watching the movie “Titane” and I heard Lighthouse for the first time. It was like his voice and that melody filled my soul. Gave me a longing sensation to find them and spent a night listening and buying my favorite tracks from different albums. I played it for my lover and told him he reminded of that song.

[@MegaDerpification]

Id heard cave by them YEARS ago, but lighthouse in titane is what did it for me. Their music makes me want to dance under shifting LED lights like I have no worries in the world. Absolutely let loose

[@gickneorge]

Giving me literal chills - this song is so sick. Probably already listened to it 100X!!

[@Atsom655321]

I love this band so much. I was extremely lucky to see them live in 2015 and no shows were ever the same after that. Glad to see them still bringing it almost 10 years later.

[@constanterratic4252]

Their live show is absolute perfection! ❤

[@TuneYourOrgan]

Those were the days...

[@FluffleOW]

My favourite song off the new album. They deliver it with such emotion!

[@DKGifford19608]

Future Islands and The Smile drop albums. It’s gonna be a good weekend.

[@opalfallen1739]

Love the song and his performance

[@user-sw2bj8tb7q]

Seen them live twice i have to go for 3 times simply outstanding

[@Lily-cx1vo]

I truly love this song. It is very meaningful to me and a beautiful expression of emotion. This song has made my unhappy experience of life happier.

[@danielbonillan]

Love to see my boys back on the ES Theater stage. Brings back so many memories from that (for me) first time I saw them performing. They are such an amazing band to see live. This record is so good! King of Sweden and Peach are phenomenal! And man does my buy Will look fine AF!!!! Rock on fellows!!!

[@steffanpiper]

Why do so many people have tears of joy hearing their music? Its almost an uncontrollable response.

[@user-uh7hv7lj3w]

Very calming musical rendition.

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

Beautiful lyrics. Poetry with music accompaniment.

[@Mads_907]

Love the new album, love yall! 🙌🏼

[@fridadiaz3203]

Love them since the first time I heard Like The Moon in 2015 🫶🏼🎵

[@longlivetheclash]

Samuel Herring, the most passionate man in this biz!

[@kathytaverna9987]

I love this song so much it literally wakes me up if l'm sleeping ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@scopius2]

I don't think I've ever seen so animated a front man in a rock band. Reminds me a little of early Peter Gabriel, but more of a Baptist preacher with a background in musical theater. Is that the intended effect?

[@heidifalzon1479]

Such an underrated band! I have been hooked ever since I saw seasons on letterman! ❤❤❤❤they are so unique! So much talent right there!!!

[@RT-qi7rn]

back where it started :)

[@EnriqueMendoza-nt4se]

BRAVO BRAVO... Future Islands always keeps it Future Islands. I love it.

[@carmelmoloney3234]

Oh the passion ❤ I'll take it all.

[@markboxsellmusic8677]

He is captivating. Band is super tight but there’s no question the frontman is the star of the show

[@PhillipBrackenMusic]

Such a distinctive voice ❤

[@user-ov9qe8wk9s]

YES 🌞, even on a Sunday☀FUTURE ISLANDS is a must ➖➖➖‼‼

[@pluckernil]

He's still so passionate lol.

[@rosiedore4585]

I listened to the song 'seasons ' on Jools Holland and I was mesmerised by the emotions the singer ❤ I just can't get enough of this band ,love them 🎶😀🥰❤️

[@Rue_Fo]

I love Future Islands. 😍

[@toblerusseta]

Threw a bottle across the water To someone who's thinking of me There's a tower in the ocean Pouring through me That's my will and testament I, I, I am waiting on the other side, sigh Looked out into everything and I lie, lie Tell myself it's nothing, when it's quite right Everything grows stronger in the light When a boy who played with razors Met a girl who opened cages All the birds flew through the graveyard And their laughter was contagious I, I, I am watching on the other side, sigh Looked out into every nil and nigh Lie, tell myself it's darkest when it's quite bright Everything grows stronger in her light In the light, in the light, in the light Standing at the sea and swallowing Without you, beside you But you knew what I knew I, I, I am waiting on the other side, sigh Looked out into everything and I lie Tell myself it's nothing, when it's quite right Everything grows, everything grows I, I, I am watching, I am waiting I, I, I am waiting, I'm not breaking I lie, tell myself it's okay, when it's not quite Everything grows stronger in the light

[@CoachBo407Cane]

Saw this on my bday and been watching everyday since then

[@intheether2842]

Excellent ❤

[@anniewilson7538]

go check out when they were on letterman a while ago.

[@Gursalug]

Man's so rad he willed his hair back into existence

[@corvinsky]

Great Future Islands 🙌🏼 it's so much love in this album

[@GOODYFORYOUGUDI4ME]

I saw them at Hangout around 7 to 8 years ago. Seasons Change was their song. Lead singer had a head wound but still killed it. This song is some of their best! Good lyrics, passionately sung. ❤ it.

[@frankz0r]

Couldn’t ask for more!!

[@demo3456]

Didn't think these cats would still be around when i found their song back in the winter of 2013. I'm glad they are getting the spotlight they deserve.

[@longlivetheclash]

Great performance as always!

[@mumbles8078]

Brilliant tune, love the New Order-esque basslines!!

[@MorningDusk7734]

I'll admit, the singing voice caught me off guard, but the song is quite magical💖

[@velocitygirl8551]

gets me everytime lol

[@adiehl777]

Their whole discography is magic. He also has a rap project called Hemlock Ernst.

[@ResonatedLife]

Me' tW💞...& than eYe undeRStood thå eneRGy...🎶🕺🎶

[@citrusface]

Check out their og shit when they were called Art Lord and the Self Portraits

[@paperiscool]

I always thought he sounded like dracula... in the best way

[@romilrh]

1:24 I just noticed the lead singer holds his arm and looks down at it right before singing, "when a boy who played with razors..." Damn

[@bulletproofangel]

I like this song

[@opalfallen1739]

❤

[@ShawnsterVideos]

Perfect fit into radio playlist from the early to mid 80s. I imagine this tune queued between Yaz and New Order.

[@sarahg2547]

LOVE Future Islands!!!!!!

[@BrandonCMaximum]

I saw these guys at a Weezer concert recently, and the crowd was NOT about it. It made for a more surreal experience, but I do like their music and energy that they have on stage

[@JesseGlen]

Sounds about right for the average Weezer fan in 2023.. lol

[@whyisgooglemakingmedothis603]

: I was at the 2023 gig in Bangor, SPECIFICALLY for Future Islands, and I got the same vibe there. Which I'm not surprised - Bangor is full of people who are there to r-a-w-k RAWK, like they just discovered Limp Bizkit from their meth-addicted, grape-like stepdad. They're just not used to this sort of expression, sadly.

[@pratikpalchaudhuri8058]

Amazing band .

[@joeashe83]

I love this song.

[@liamtahaney713]

These guys have suburban dad energy. Nice though

[@ErikPortland]

Look up their appearance on Letterman

[@LollieVox]

They remind me of The Smiths a bit

[@mishkathlay]

I am obsessed.

[@emilyfrostmusic]

When he sings something, you believe it.

[@RobbieSchroederComedy]

I love how I can hear the bass in this performance. Usually that is a hard instrument for me to pick out.

[@user-eq2dx2jp6v]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MegaDerpification]

I am SO fucking excited to be seeing them live this July!!! especially with this album, every single song on it goes SO hard!

[@heidifalzon1479]

Where will they be playing??

[@heidifalzon1479]

I currently live in Australia but going over to America and Canada June-September

[@MegaDerpification]

@@heidifalzon1479 montreal, july 6th! Tickets just went on public sale today. The venue theyre going to it small, only 2.5 k people and if you wait outside for a couple hours you can get front row standing, a very personal Feeling venue

[@allij7884]

The fact that they aren't coming to my city this year just SHATTERS my heart

[@rodrigo_mantr]

I'll neve forget myself for missing their concert in yhe small town where i live!!! 😂😂😂 Whyyyyyyy !!!!!!!

[@OurFamilyInMotion]

There's a great movie in the story of Future Islands.

[@nelsontrana7680]

Wowww 💙

[@jodyperalta8924]

Found them and beach house at almost the same time incredible evocative bands. Thanks

[@Cortadoaday]

My favourite road trip band

[@missnannyinga]

Love you guys. Come back to Missoula!!

[@zerodell]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hootyhaha]

This was just 11 days ago? What a weird thing. I just recently saw the David Letterman thing and hoped there would be some new stuff since that was old.

[@stevieclee3309]

Love this band 🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵

[@elninoson5282]

Seasons letterman performance is something I'll never forget

[@Cinnamindi]

💖💖💖💖💖

[@wgo523]

So sick

[@orsowell]

another lovely pepper sauce !!!

[@druidl]

Go Sam Go!!

[@sarahv7516]

Oh I love them

[@patrickduffy2744]

Energy

[@Jason-oo4jg]

You don't listen to Future Islands - You FEEL it

[@DaleEarnhardt_]

I’m a metalhead and love this band

[@zerodell]

Incredible

[@tylersmyler]

He's not singing. He's preaching.

[@theoriginalmattman]

Amazing.

[@rachelroseg9295]

The greatest band ever!!!

[@c0c0c00lguy]

Looks like Cashion is bi-amping into a Roland Jazz Chorus 120 with a Yamaha RBX style bass? 😮😮😮

[@tbroda2351]

I would love to see them live but I think they aren't known here enough to make it out to Alberta Canada☹️

[@catloverextreme]

BADASSSSSSSS