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FUTURE ISLANDS


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Future Islands are a synthpop band based in Baltimore, Maryland. The band is composed of Gerrit Welmers (keyboards and programming), William Cashion (bass, acoustic and electric guitars), and Samuel T. Herring (words and vocals). Future Islands formed in January 2006 in Greenville, North Carolina.

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Future Islands Release New Album 'People Who Aren't There Anymore' Photo Future Islands Release New Album 'People Who Aren't There Anymore'
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024

This week, the band was featured on Broken Record, performed live and was interviewed for WNYC's All Of It Live Listening Party, played SiriusXM and WFUV, took over the Tower Record's creative space the Tower Lab and performed “The Tower” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert....

Frontier Ruckus Shares New Single 'Clarkston Pasture' Photo Frontier Ruckus Shares New Single 'Clarkston Pasture'
by Michael Major - January 10, 2024

The Michigan-based indie folk trio Frontier Ruckus shared their new single “Clarkston Pasture,” from their upcoming album On the Northline. Juxtaposing an indelibly upbeat melody with somberly self-reflective lyrics, the song explores the duality of time and place, all wrapped around an inspired cho...

Video: Princess Goes Release Video For 'Come Of Age' Photo Video: Princess Goes Release Video For 'Come Of Age'
by Michael Major - December 05, 2023

Princess Goes — the buzzy band led by the charismatic showmanship and signature voice of vocalist, lyricist, musician and actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under, Lazarus) alongside keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndie Lauper) and drummer Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers, Morningwood) —...

Future Islands Release New Single 'The Fight' From Forthcoming Album 'People Who Aren Photo Future Islands Release New Single 'The Fight' From Forthcoming Album 'People Who Aren't There Anymore'
by Michael Major - November 29, 2023

“The Fight” follows previously released singles ‘Deep in the Night,' “King of Sweden” and “Peach”. More recently, the band shared “The Tower,” alongside a video directed by Jonathan van Tulleken (Top Boy, Shogun). This marks the second project Van Tulleken and Herring have worked on together followi...

FUTURE ISLANDS Announce New Album 'People Who Aren't There Anymore' Photo FUTURE ISLANDS Announce New Album 'People Who Aren't There Anymore'
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023

FUTURE ISLANDS announces new album 'People Who Aren't There Anymore' and releases new single/video 'The Tower.' The seventh album from the band - Samuel T. Herring (vocals, lyrics), William Cashion (bass, guitars), Gerrit Welmers (keyboards, programming), and Michael Lowry (drums) - follows 2020's A...

Michael C. Hall's Princess Goes Band Releases New Album 'Come Of Age' Photo Michael C. Hall's Princess Goes Band Releases New Album 'Come Of Age'
by Michael Major - October 06, 2023

Princess Goes — the buzzy band led by the charismatic showmanship and signature voice of vocalist, lyricist, musician and actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under, Lazarus) alongside keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndie Lauper) and drummer Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers, Morningwood) —...

FABLED MIND Release New Single 'Altered Reality' Off Exclusive Vinyl Only LP 'Project Photo FABLED MIND Release New Single 'Altered Reality' Off Exclusive Vinyl Only LP 'Project Paradise'
by Michael Major - September 25, 2023

The band has teamed up with Thousand Islands Records (CANADA) Lockjaw Records (UK) and Nasty Cut Records (EU) for the release of 'Project Paradise' on vinyl. The LP takes listeners on a captivating narrative journey, inviting them to contemplate their own existence in an ever-evolving world shaped b...

Out Today: Baritone Tyler Duncan And Pianist Erika Switzer Release 'A Left Coast' Photo Out Today: Baritone Tyler Duncan And Pianist Erika Switzer Release 'A Left Coast'
by A.A. Cristi - June 23, 2023

Today baritone Tyler Duncan and pianist Erika Switzer release A Left Coast on Bridge Records. In a heartfelt playlist for their home of British Columbia, Duncan and Switzer share their fondness for the Vancouver communities, geography, and spirit that continue to nourish them as artists. View the tr...

Lana Del Rey, Maggie Rogers, Boygenius, Carly Rae Jepsen & More Headline All Things G Photo Lana Del Rey, Maggie Rogers, Boygenius, Carly Rae Jepsen & More Headline All Things Go Festival
by Michael Major - April 18, 2023

This year the independent festival boasts headliners Lana Del Rey, Maggie Rogers, boygenius and Carly Rae Jepsen, in addition to Mt. Joy, MUNA, Arlo Parks and more on the bill, and returning to the iconic Merriweather Post Pavilion for two days Saturday September, 30th and Sunday October 1st. Check ...

Weezer Announce 'Indie Rock Roadtrip' Tour Dates Photo Weezer Announce 'Indie Rock Roadtrip' Tour Dates
by Michael Major - February 27, 2023

Introducing (*drum roll please*)… Weezer’s Indie Rock Roadtrip! A 30-city run of Weezer shows, Weezer’s Indie Rock Roadtrip! pairs the alt legends with alternating support from iconic bands of the last fifteen years as well as the coolest up-and-comers: Modest Mouse and Momma, Future Islands and Joy...

Ryan Hamilton Releasing New Album 'Haunted By The Holy Ghost' In March Photo Ryan Hamilton Releasing New Album 'Haunted By The Holy Ghost' In March
by Michael Major - January 09, 2023

Hailed by Spin Magazine as one of the ‘35 Best Lesser Known Artists of the Last 35 Years’, the Fort Worth, Texas-based musician released his first solo album, ‘Hell of a Day’, back in 2015. Prior to this, Hamilton had experienced success across North America and Canada with former band Smile Smile....

Trashed Ambulance Release New Standalone Single 'Cyntax Error' Photo Trashed Ambulance Release New Standalone Single 'Cyntax Error'
by Michael Major - January 06, 2023

Alberta Canada's Trashed Ambulance has unveiled the new standalone single 'Cyntax Error,' which follows on the heels of the band's third LP, 2022's critically celebrated 'Future Considerations.' The single is a loving tribute to Thousand Islands Records label co-owner and label manager Cynthia Charp...

VIDEO: Straightline Release Video For 'Earth Defenders' Off Latest Album 'Keep Your C Photo VIDEO: Straightline Release Video For 'Earth Defenders' Off Latest Album 'Keep Your Cool'
by Michael Major - January 03, 2023

Munich, Germany's Straightline have dropped a video for 'Earth Defenders' off their latest album 'Keep Your Cool.' After more than 2 years in pandemic hell production, Straightline returned with 'Keep Your Cool,' an album filled with their signature metal-infused thrash skate punk. Watch the new mus...

Thing Festival Shares Full Weekend Schedule With Jungle, Modest Mouse, Father John Mi Photo Thing Festival Shares Full Weekend Schedule With Jungle, Modest Mouse, Father John Misty & More
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022

This year’s lineup includes Jungle, Modest Mouse, Father John Misty, Goose, Sparks, Freddie Gibbs, José González, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and more, with Jerrod Carmichael, Reignwolf, Modern Biology and Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle recently added....












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