synthpop, alternative rock
Future Islands crafts compelling synth-pop anthems, driven by pulsating rhythms and the distinctive, impassioned vocals of Samuel T. Herring. Originating in North Carolina and later blossoming in Baltimore, their sound matured from punk-infused New Wave to lush, dynamic synthscapes. Known for their electrifying live shows, a captivating late-night TV performance of "Seasons (Waiting On You)" propelled them to wider acclaim.