With the vocal cadence of a seasoned dramatic performer (and the stage presence to match), Future Islands frontman Samuel Herring is no stranger to theatrics. It's no surprise, then, that this ghostly new clip for "Give Us the Wind" from the maudlin Baltimore synthpoppers seems like it was plucked from the discarded footage of a film noir.When asked about the concept behind the grim video, shot entirely on 16mm black & white film, director Mike Anderson denied any sort of narrative: "Mostly it's what you (or I, I suppose) see when you close your eyes and listen to the song. The greatest thing about working with Future Islands is their total unwavering sincerity and courage with their music. There isn't any bullshit or irony at all; I love it. It really resounds with me. If you're going to say it, say it like you mean it."We don't necessarily see a woman's disembodied head languidly smoking a cigarette when we close our eyes, but hey, to each his own.Check out the video below, and peep Future Islands' tour schedule to catch Herring in hot, thespian action.Future Islands US tour dates:10/25 Washington, DC, Black Cat *
10/26 Millvale, PA, Mr. Small's Theatre *
10/27 Cleveland, OH, Beachland Tavern *
10/28 Detroit, MI, Magic Stick Lounge *
10/29 Kalamazoo, MI, The Strutt *
10/30 Chicago, IL, Lincoln Hall *
11/01 Minneapolis, MN 7th Street Entry
11/02 Omaha, NE, The Waiting Room
11/03 Lawrence, KS, Jackpot Saloon
11/04 Norman, OK, The Opolis
11/05 Austin, TX, Fun Fun Fun Fest
11/07 Marfa, TX, Padre's
11/08 Santa Fe, NM, VFW
11/09 Denver, CO, Larimer Lounge
11/10 Salt Lake City, UT, Kilby Court
11/11 Boise, ID, Neurolux
11/12 Seattle, WA, The Vera Project
11/13 Portland, OR, Mississippi Studios
11/15 San Francisco, CA, Bottom of the Hill
11/16 Santa Barbara, CA, Muddy Waters
11/17 Los Angeles, CA The Echoplex
11/18 Long Beach, CA, Alex's Bar
11/19 San Diego, CA, The Casbah
11/20 Phoenix, AZ, Rhythm Room
11/23 New Orleans, LA, Circle Bar
11/25 Birmingham, AL, The Bottletree
11/26 Atlanta, GA, The Earl
11/27 Carrboro, NC, Cat's Cradle
11/28 Wilmington, NC, The Soapbox
11/29 Charlottesville, VA, Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar
11/30 Lancaster, PA, Lizard Lounge
12/01 New York, NY, Bowery Ballroom&
12/02 Philadelphia, PA, Kung Fu Necktie
12/03 Baltimore, MD, Ottobar*
All shows with Ed Schrader's Music Beat; * w/Javelin 12/09 Minehead, UK, ATP Nightmare Before Christmas
10/26 Millvale, PA, Mr. Small's Theatre *
10/27 Cleveland, OH, Beachland Tavern *
10/28 Detroit, MI, Magic Stick Lounge *
10/29 Kalamazoo, MI, The Strutt *
10/30 Chicago, IL, Lincoln Hall *
11/01 Minneapolis, MN 7th Street Entry
11/02 Omaha, NE, The Waiting Room
11/03 Lawrence, KS, Jackpot Saloon
11/04 Norman, OK, The Opolis
11/05 Austin, TX, Fun Fun Fun Fest
11/07 Marfa, TX, Padre's
11/08 Santa Fe, NM, VFW
11/09 Denver, CO, Larimer Lounge
11/10 Salt Lake City, UT, Kilby Court
11/11 Boise, ID, Neurolux
11/12 Seattle, WA, The Vera Project
11/13 Portland, OR, Mississippi Studios
11/15 San Francisco, CA, Bottom of the Hill
11/16 Santa Barbara, CA, Muddy Waters
11/17 Los Angeles, CA The Echoplex
11/18 Long Beach, CA, Alex's Bar
11/19 San Diego, CA, The Casbah
11/20 Phoenix, AZ, Rhythm Room
11/23 New Orleans, LA, Circle Bar
11/25 Birmingham, AL, The Bottletree
11/26 Atlanta, GA, The Earl
11/27 Carrboro, NC, Cat's Cradle
11/28 Wilmington, NC, The Soapbox
11/29 Charlottesville, VA, Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar
11/30 Lancaster, PA, Lizard Lounge
12/01 New York, NY, Bowery Ballroom&
12/02 Philadelphia, PA, Kung Fu Necktie
12/03 Baltimore, MD, Ottobar*
All shows with Ed Schrader's Music Beat; * w/Javelin 12/09 Minehead, UK, ATP Nightmare Before Christmas
