So while The Shins is technically a solo act again for James Mercer, the new album Heartworms is full of the richness and life that Chutes Too Narrow embodied–without the full band. Mercer has laid down an 11-track, exquisitely polished self-produced album … Continue Reading
The Shins have announced a new album, Heartworms. The follow-up to 2012’s Port of Morrow is out March 10 via Columbia Records. It includes the previously shared “Dead Alive,” as well as a new track called “Name for You” (below). … Continue Reading
The Shins bring on the spook-fest on their most recent single “Dead Alive.” The song is full of psychedelic waves of synths, and Mercer’s famous strumming guitar; Nothing crazy or new about the melody. It is pretty typical-lyrical but the … Continue Reading
Seattle-based band Deep Sea Diver shares a new track, “Creatures of Comfort” feat. James Mercer of The Shins / Broken Bells on backing vocals. There is something very warm and soothing about this song that slowly pulsates a warm vibe … Continue Reading
It’s been ten years since the release and success of the film Garden State. That film and its soundtrack of collected songs propelled the filmmaker Zach Braff and the band The Shins into popular culture. Now, ten years later, Zach … Continue Reading
The XX – I See You The third album by the enigmatic trio’s third album may possibly be there best yet as it incorporates their individual talents and makes it a cohesive and a multi-introspective effort. They cross several genres here … Continue Reading
10. The Maccabees – “Toothpaste Kisses” 9. BORNS – “Electric Love” 8. St. Vincent – “Marry Me” 7. Sia – “Breathe Me” 6. The Temper Trap – “Sweet Disposition” 5. Adem – “God Only Knows” (Beach Boys Cover) 4. The Shins … Continue Reading
BOSTON CALLING BOSTON’S FIRST-EVER TWO-DAY OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL, COMES TO CITY HALL PLAZA SATURDAY MAY 25th – SUNDAY MAY 26th 2013 HEADLINED BY THE NATIONAL AND FUN. AND FEATURING THE SHINS, OF MONSTERS AND MEN, YOUNG THE GIANT, ANDREW … Continue Reading