New Future Islands: "Balance"

We've been loving this new Future Islands video for "Balance" from their upcoming release On the Water, available October 11 on Thrill Jockey. Aiming to "break your heart and heal your wounds" On The Water blends Samuel Herring's Waits-ian throaty rasp, with subtle and smooth layers of keys, melody and synths. The video compliments the song so well here - we feel it's best to sit back and let you enjoy it on your own.

Future Islands - Balance by snipelondon

Future Islands: "Tin Man"

Future Islands - Tin Man from Thrill Jockey Records on Vimeo.

[mp3] Future Islands: "Tin Man"

We've been enjoying the excellent record In The Evening Air from the quickly rising Future Islands. With its Tom Waits-ian guttural growls and unorthodox song structures, there is a short "getting to know you" period associalted with this record. But after this initial stint, the elements that made the record so different in the beginning, become its most rewarding assets.