EXCLUSIVE: Future Islands frontman Sam Herring opens up about his onstage presence in SXSW interview

Sam Herring talks stage presence, work ethic, and giving the fans the show they expect in backstage interview at SXSW.

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[nolanwinkler]

Samuel T. Herring and all the guys in Future Islands (+ the drummer) are GOLD. Always.

[garbeal]

The performance on letterman was one of the great musical TV performances

[KeepTheFocus]

Best frontman in the last twenty years.

[rajo]

What a tremendous, yet thoughtful energy he brings…even to the interview. It’s clear he’s thought a lot about what he does and how it has an impact on his fans. A outstanding group of talent

[upendasana]

She's lovely, a very good interviewer, doesn't get in the way, just asks the questions and lets him answer, simple.

[anarchocyclist]

There's no way these two didn't bang after the interview

[jabber]

A true super star .... best band in years !

[parkin]

Give them your heart and soul, that he certainly does. What a band what a guy.

[thotianatheslamless]

he is soooo good live, force of nature

[screamwall]

Just discovering them. He's an incredibly intriguing performer and seems like a genuine individual in interviews.

[g.taylorseawell]

If you all enjoy FI, listen to Art Lord & the Self-Portraits (which became Future Islands). I recommend: Lantern Sigh, Street Pharaoh, Death too Proud. Peace and love, everyone. Keep dancing.

[xSkitZx]

Seen a lot of their shows but for a split second at 2:19 i 100% thought he was going to deck the guitarist

[discodunne]

She's got a...little Marisa Tomei thing going on.

[willalwaystelehandler]

Expression Mr front man keep it real,

[Deminutuv]

Bruh he can smell behind her ear standin that close

[misterdinkly]

In a band? Youre in with the reporter.