Future Islands to play 123 Pleasant Streeet

123 Pleasant Street is set to host a night of upbeat electronic music with noted acts Future Islands, Ed Schrader's Music Beat and Rozwell Kid rounding out a bill that is sure to get the audience moving.

Future Islands is an indie electronic powerhouse in today's scene. Signed to Thrill Jockey Records, the group brings a fast-paced, audience-friendly style that has captivated crowds across the nation.

"The music is upbeat, danceable and conducive to a mayday-type crowd," said Louis Guiliani, owner of 123 Pleasant Street.

"They bring a heavy synth, electronic element with them."

As part of an increasingly popular genre in today's music scene, Future Islands manages to set itself apart by focusing heavily on catchy melodies and hooks to make sure its audience is entertained.

Along with this, the group pushes a furious upbeat pace to keep concertgoers dancing and grooving throughout the performance.

"Future Islands is super intense and puts on a killer live show," said Tucker Riggleman, a local musician.

"They are everything cool about indie electronic music, without being pretentious."

Opening up for Future Islands tonight is politically-charged indie rock outfit Ed Schrader's Music Beat.

While Future Islands will be bringing the dance tunes to let loose to, Ed Schrader brings a unique brand of thought-provoking indie rock that is sure to be a welcome change of pace for the crowd.

"Ed Schrader is a totally different game, a bit more dissident and challenging to the audience," Guiliani said.

"It [his sound] is driven by heavy beats and political commentary."

Rounding out tonight's bill is power-pop/rock group Rozwell Kid. Providing a third flavor of indie rock to the show, Rozwell Kid is a combination of Future Islands and Ed Schrader's Music beat in that the music is more rock-oriented but contains all the ingredients needed for a rock‘n'rollin' good time.

"Rozwell Kid is the best power-pop/rock band in the galaxy," Riggleman said. "They are everything cool about Weezer, except they will never put out anything as bad as ‘Hurley.'"

Tonight's show at 123 Pleasant Street promises to bring everything one could need for a perfect end of the week celebration with Future Islands, Ed Schrader's Music Beat and Rozwell Kid taking the stage to display their vast musical talents.

There will be a $10 cover charge and attendees must be 18 to enter, 21 to drink. The show starts at 10 p.m.