Long Island Sound are a duo that have controlled their own path through grassroots growth and a careful curation of sound and vision. With a passion for hardware, a strong “do it yourself” ethos, and their developing live set, the duo have a lot to talk about – the need for constant change, navigating life, and not relying on viral moments or hype cycles for their success.

The pair are known for their dynamic and dreamy productions, and in 2023, their debut LP ‘Lost Connection’ on their forward thinking label Signs Of Space was described by RA as “glorious, heart-tugging sunset techno,” and their ‘Don’t Let Me/Air’ EP was supported by Pete Tong on Radio 1, Tim Sweeney, and Jenny Greene on RTÉ.

Ahead of their latest release, ‘CV/GATE,’ we caught up with the duo to discuss what’s next for the label, releasing singles vs LP’s, creating their first live set, and more! 

WWD: Can you tell us a little background on Long Island Sound – how you started out as musicians and your career highlights so far?

We started out as two friends just passing the time, messing around and learning how to make music together. We were into the same sounds, drawn to the same records, and wanted to see if we could create something in that world ourselves. 

Since then, it’s grown into something much bigger – launching our own label, putting out two albums, DJing across Europe and touring our new live show. Playing live at fabric this year is definitely one of our standout moments. 

WWD: Your sound has been dubbed as ‘Glorious heart-tugging sunset techno’ – quite a unique sound. What sets your productions apart from the rest?

We’ve always found ourselves in that middle ground between functional club tracks and something more emotional. It’s not a calculated thing – it’s just the kind of sound we’re drawn to, and what feels satisfying when we’re making music. The energy has to work on a dancefloor, but it also has to carry a bit of weight and resonance beyond that.

WWD: Your last two singles and the upcoming single ‘CV / GATE’ seem to be more dancefloor oriented…was that the mission here? If so, why now?

Yeah, exactly. Singles give you the freedom to be more immediate – you can pick the best tracks from the bunch without worrying about how they sit in a longer project. Albums and longer-form releases have an ebb and flow to them, but with singles we can show a more club-focused side of what we do. In a way, it’s an antidote to our past projects.

WWD: The focus of your music is for your label Signs Of Space. Can you guide us through the label’s ethos and how you have cultivated its identity?

Signs of Space is really about full creative control – both visually and sonically. It’s DIY at heart, a home for us to release what we want, when we want, and how we want. Occasionally we bring in artists we really admire. It’s been great to connect with people through the label. 

It’s not just about putting out records either – it’s also events and building a community around the label, with festivals and clubs that we love. We’ve built a great community in Dublin and we want to keep expanding.

WWD: Dublin is your home, and also a melting pot of talent. Do you feel that Ireland is a particularly inspiring place to make music with a difference?

Dublin definitely punches above its weight across loads of creative fields. It’s so easy to find people to collaborate with, people who are really good at what they do. A chance encounter with our lighting and playback engineer is what kick-started the building of our live show. 

In terms of producing, what inspires us most is the act of sharing music – sending each other new music we’ve found, talking about how we could put our own spin on it, or picking up a new bit of gear and seeing where it takes us. And because there’s two of us, we’re always in a state of collaboration.

WWD: We heard that you are working on a live set. Is this a first for you? What challenges have you faced when planning and executing live performances?

We actually played our first live set about a year ago in Dublin, and since then we’ve taken it to fabric and Prague. The hardest part in the beginning was just figuring out what exactly we wanted to do – there are so many ways to approach a live show that it can be overwhelming.

We had to find the balance between what’s exciting for us and what’s manageable in a live setting. Once we figured out our specific roles in the performance it became much easier to design. We haven’t hit any major technical disasters yet – so far, so good!

WWD: You’ve remixed for some huge artists including Kassian and Depeche Mode. Are there still some idols you have that you dream of remixing and why?

It’s tough to top Depeche Mode as your first remix – the bar’s pretty high! But there are definitely loads of artists we’d love to work with in the future. Lately we’ve been leaning more into vocals in our tracks, so collaborating with vocalists is something we’re excited about. Someone like Yuné Pinku would be amazing, as well as artists in a similar space like Kelly Lee Owens.

WWD: Finally, can you tell us more about your planned Signs Of Space showcases and where we can find you playing in the next few months?

We’ve got Signs Of Space showcases and stage takeovers lined up for 2026 across clubs and festivals in Europe, which we’re buzzing about. More immediately, we’re closing out Fuinneamh Festival on Sunday night, which is always a special one for us.

WWD: For sure, sounds amazing! Thanks for the chat 🙂