Happy new Year! Well since the flood of Top-of-2011 is nearly over now, here is our little recap of the Year 2011. Since it has been a year filled with tons of good releases and new discoveries it has been difficult to compile a compact or fair top10 list. So we provide a fast forward [...]

Future Island’s new Album On the Water dropped this week on Thrill Jockey Records. The Baltimore based  trio’s continues to refine their simple but dramatic synth-pop style. Sam Herring’s distinctive vocals are a bit toned down and matched with the Band’s delicate Synth-work creating this special cinematic energy. Buy On the Water at Thrill Jockey | Itunes Future [...]

  Future Islands – Before the Bridge from Thrill Jockey Records on Vimeo.   New Video for the Future Islands 7″ Before the Bridge, which is out soon on Thrilljockey. And check out the currently running European Tour with stops in Vienna/Graz next week.

Nearly one month after  Wye Oak played at the Chelsea another excellent Band from Baltimore is visiting Vienna. Future Islands are starting their European Tour which stops in Vienna and Graz. The explosive Trio just released their 7″ Before the Bridge and  will also present their 2010 full length Album In Evening Air. Singer Sam Herring’s distinct voice [...]