Future Islands and Savoir Adore

Today I have music for you that comes from the year 2014 but sounds like it could be from the 80s. This was actually a very popular song when it first came out a few years ago. Now the key with this song is that most of you have probably not heard this song before. And that is fantastic! That means I can bring this music to you and hopefully you will like it enough to start exploring more music by theses artists. This first song is by the band called Future Islands. Now, this is a really cool band that has a similar style to that of Magic Man in the sense that there is a very balanced mixture of instruments and synth in the music. This song is their most popular single and I can definitely see why! This song has a really cool energy to it that is not like most of the music we heard in 2014. There is a little bit of a U2 element thrown in there with that older music style that comes from classic rock. That tone and mood that U2 generally creates with their music is a little bit like this because there is a tamed energy to the music. The lead singer also has the same vocal style as Bono, a voice that is powerful but remains softer and lighter. This song has this rich calm to it that is very soothing and washes over you. This song is about people changing and how sometimes they change in a way that can make it hard for you to recognize them. This song has a really nice meaning to it and I kind of like that. It is a song that is both inspiring and tells the truth of the world. But this song does so in a way that is so pleasing to the ear and in a way that is catchy. The instrumentation in this song is incredible. I love the way the synth keyboard is used in this song along with the drums and guitar. This is becoming a common trend in a lot of bands, but the way Future Islands handle their compositions is really solid and nice. This is the kind of synth pop that can send shivers up your spine because it is that powerful both lyrically and musically. There is a very interesting soul sound to this song. There is definitely a rock vibe to the vocals, but there is a specific kind of rock sound. There is a very specific and clear rock soul sound that is incredible and strong. That is what I hear in this song and I love that! It is this gentle power that is able to course through your body and mind. Future Islands is a band that I would definitely keep an eye on because they will become a great part of 2015. Today's instrumental song is by a group known as Savoir Adore. Now I can happily say that I love these guys so much. They have such a soulful vibe to them and something that is almost transcendent. It is one of those groups whose music can isolate you in the world and make you notice the wonderful little details about life. This is one of my favorite songs by them! I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

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