Pitchfork - Forkcast — We first checked out Future Islands with the Victoria Legrand-featuring Jones remix of the track "Little Dreamer", which sped up and spliced the band's skronky sound beautifully. Late last year the group signed to Thrill Jockey and they'll put out th... more info

411 Mania — More new music from Joanna Newsom, Jay Reatard news, Arcade Fire at the Superbowl, new album from Future Islands, Primavera Sound news, Pitchfork Festival news, Liars new album news and more more info

I Guess I'm Floating — It seems like some of this previously sheltered Baltimore-based music might finally see the light of day thanks to the efforts of Bmore Musically Informed and their new label Friends Records. Along with releases from Future Islands and Sri Aurobindo,... more info

Silent Uproar — Baltimore's indie synth-pop outfit Future Islands have inked a deal with Thrill Jockey and will issue In Evening Air in spring 2010. The trio are currently touring the East Coast. [myspace.com] more info

411 Mania — An interview with St. Vincent, bands added to the Pavement ATP and Primavera Sound festival, Future Islands get a record deal, news on the new Interpol album, a new Spencer Krug project, U2 to play Glastonbury, rare Neutral Milk Hotel live footage an... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 11-19 Sheperdstown, WV - Blue Moon Saloon *11-20 Greenville, NC - Lucky's *11-21 Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506 *11-22 Asheville, NC - New French Bar *11-23 Knoxville, TN - Pilot Light *11-24 Charlot... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — Photo by Brian Vetter Baltimore's Future Islands have teamed up with members of their hometown pals Beach House on this remix of "Little Dreamer", the original of which appears on their Upset the Rhythm LP, Wave Like Home. This version, a remix by a ... more info

411 Mania — Live reports on Okkervil River, Future Islands, The Tallest Man On Earth and Sunset Rubdown. The Pavement reunion, a Spiritualized reissue, New Moon's awesome soundtrack, Leaonard Cohen takes ill, a Merge remix compilation, and more. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Sarahana Future Islands / Screaming Females "OH GOD, THIS PARTY WAS A LOT OF EFFING WORK, BUT IT WAS TOTALLY WORTH IT. I'VE NEVER BEEN SO OBSESSED WITH THE WEATHER CHANNEL, PRAYING AND PLEADING FOR IT NOT TO... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Frisicano Future Islands @ the 1896 in January (more by Lori Baily) This Saturday (August 29th) Impose Magazine is hosting "Party with Tables," a day-show benefit for 826NYC at the Brooklyn Yard. The diverse lineup includes Screaming Female... more info