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Tonight: Future Islands at Danger Danger Gallery

POSTED: Monday, October 5, 2009, 10:52 PM

Filed Under: Events | Music

Courtesy of Future Islands

Most of the songs by Future Islands don't waste any time getting to the good stuff. They just jump right into the catchy synth hooks and dance licks. Consider yourself warned: These songs will remain in your head for hours, but in the most pleasant way. The sound is a bit fuzzy, very DIY-influenced, and feels carbonated. Though the music is airy and fun, the vocals tend to contrast that, providing grounding for each song. There's a desperation in the singer's voice, but at the same time there's always this hint of a smirk. Is that smirk the sound of a little hope coming through? Or are they just creeping along the line of self-parody? Maybe the latter: One of their videos shows frontman Sam Herring dramatically singing his little heart out, only he's singing into a toothbrush. The videos on their MySpace page are DayGlo-bright collages of people dancing, wearing giant tiger heads, manning hot air balloons, and kissing up a storm. It's an accurate reflection of their music.

Mon., Oct. 5, 8 p.m., $5-$10 donation, with Lonnie Walker, Danger Danger Gallery, 5013 Baltimore Ave., myspace.com/dangerdangergallery.

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