Consequence of Sound — Hip-hop, pop, and even metal can't help but reflect what 2017 feels like. more info

Stereogum — We haven't checked in on Niia since her Future Islands cover back in 2015, but the futuristic lounge singer is back today with news of her official debut album. The aptly titled I is preceded today by "Hurt You First," a winsome tune about less-than-... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The BBC's indie/alt station is throwing a three day fest in Glasgow featuring Depeche Mode, The Jesus & Mary Chain, Ride, Belle & Sebastian, Father John Misty, Sparks, The Wedding Present, The Shins, Warpaint, Edwyn Collins, Future Islands, and ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The annual Panache/Jonathan Toubin V-Day benefit, Future Islands, The Shacks, Mary Lattimore, a Smiths & Morrissey Valentine's Party, and more lovely NYC-area show options. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — Future Islands, The Avalanches, DJ Shadow, Kaytranada, Röyksopp, and Jamie xx are among the acts who will entertain the masses in between Coachella weekends. more info

Nialler9 — While it’s nigh-on impossible to repeat the impact of Future Islands performing ‘Seasons (Waiting On You)’ on Letterman, their performance of new single ‘Ran’ last night reminds us, through sudden movements, growling and odd dancing, ... more info

Yahoo! Music — Our guide to this week's (and last week's) album releases also features the week's top new music videos from artists like Father John Misty, Sampha, and The Magnetic Fields, plus brand new streaming music from Mastodon, Depeche Mode, F... more info

Stereogum — Future Islands played most of their new LP The Far Field at House Of Vans Chicago last night. They opened their set up with the live debut of album opener "Aladdin," which has a real earworm of a synth melody, and then launched into lead single "Ran.... more info

Consequence of Sound — The Baltimore outfit debuted seven sizzling new tracks off The Far Field. more info

Nialler9 — Future Islands play Iveagh Gardens this summer. Usually when a band trods back on the same path as before, interest in them can start to wane. more info