Future Islands joins host Stephen Kallao

Sam Herring of Future Islands thought he was writing a record about being in love. It turned out to be a breakup album in disguise. The Baltimore band’s new album, People Who Aren’t There Anymore, is filled with their signature indie synth-pop sound. Future Islands join us to talk about making it, including having two people co-mix the album.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Steely Dan “FM” FM (soundtrack)

Future Islands “Give Me The Ghost Back” Recorded for World Cafe

Future Islands “The Tower” Recorded for World Cafe

Future Islands “Iris” Recorded for World Cafe

Future Islands “The Garden Wheel” Recorded for World Cafe

Future Islands “Sun In The Morning” WC Recording

Gary Clark Jr. “The Healing” The Story of Sonny Boy Slim

Stevie Wonder “Superstition” Talking Book

Future Islands “Seasons” WC Recording

The Black Keys “Beautiful People (Stay High)” Ohio Players

Vampire Weekend “Capricorn” Only God Was Above Us

Black Pumas “Ice Cream (Pay Phone)” Chronicles Of A Diamond

Hour Two
10,000 Maniacs “What’s The Matter Here” In My Tribe

Pete Yorn “Someday, Someday” single

Brandi Carlile “You and Me on the Rock (feat. Lucius)” In These Silent Days

Deeper “Build A Bridge” Careful!

The Police “Driven To Tears” Zenyatta Mondatta

The Police “Walking On The Moon” Reggatta De Blanc

Low Cut Connie “Beverly” Live at the World Cafe

Arlo Parks “Green Eyes” World Cafe Session

The Zutons “Creeping on the Dancefloor” The Big Decider

Ty Segall “My Lady’s On Fire” Freedom’s Goblin

The War On Drugs “Holding On” A Deeper Understanding

Tedeschi Trucks Band “Midnight In Harlem” WC Recording

Maggie Rogers “Don’t Forget Me” Don’t Forget Me

The Head and the Heart “Let’s Be Still” Let’s Be Still

Odie Leigh “No Doubt” No Doubt

The Kinks “Stop Your Sobbing” Greatest Hits