Stereogum — Future Islands frontman has previously showed off his rap talents on stage, but never on record; when he guested on one of Gangrene’s GTAV tracks, he sang the hook. That changes today as Herring unveils Trouble Knows Me, his new hip-hop duo with su... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Arielle Gordon photo: Pitchfork Fest 2014 (more by James Richards IV) The Pitchfork Music Festival happens this weekend in Chicago (7/17-7/19), featuring performances from Wilco, Sleater-Kinney, Chance the Rapper, Future Islands, The New Pornograp... more info

Stereogum — Producers/MCs the Alchemist and Oh No met back in 2010 and formed hip-hop psych project Gangrene. Since then, the duo has a slew of albums and EPs and brought together Earl Sweatshirt and Future Islands’ Samuel T. Herring for the latest Grand Theft... more info

Stereogum — The early weeks of summer always feel nostalgic, and before it gets way too hot to enjoy being outside, there’s nothing more enjoyable than chilling in a backyard with a grill and a keg and close company. Future Islands’ “A Song For Our Grandfa... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — It's Fathers Day on Sunday (6/21) and Future Islands are celebrating by releasing a video for "A Song for Our Grandfathers" from last year's breakthrough Singles. It was shot by director Jay Buim at a family reunion in North... more info

Stereogum — So I guess Win Butler coming to Future Islands shows, casually walking onstage, and singing part of “Seasons (Waiting On You)” is a thing that just happens now. Last year, he took on the song’s second verse at a Future Islands show in his nativ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Gretchen Robinette and PSquared Ryan Adams / SBTRKT / Future Islands / Little Dragon @ GovBall 6/6/2015 Surrounded by everything from peppy indie pop to trippy electronica, singer-songwriters can often get the short end of the stick at... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Debi Del Grande Future Islands / Run the Jewels / Tame Impala / Courtney Barnett / Kendrick Lamar Backed by a four-piece band, [Kendrick Lamar] bent the crowd to his will with roaring energy. He roamed the stage... more info

Stereogum — All of this week’s best songs boast a balls-to-the-wall letting go in their own respective ways. Some are aggressive, others are shy and muted, but none of these artists are afraid of asking themselves difficult questions. This is one of the most s... more info

Nialler9 — Here are the top 10 tracks of the last week: Julio Bashmore – ‘Holding On’ feat. Sam Dew Torres – ‘Cowboy Guilt’ Braids – ‘Taste’ Towkio – ‘Reflection’ (prod. Kaytranada) Shit Robot feat. Reggie Watts – ‘Where It’s At�... more info