The Shins News and Photos

Boston Calling 2013

Fri, June 07 2013 11:57am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Boston is often stereotyped as a sports city.

Baptist Generals - Jackleg Devotional to the Heart

Fri, May 24 2013 8:18am - Source: Drowned In Sound

For the sake of brevity, this review will crudely reduce a broad and nuanced subgenre to the umbrella term 'Alternative Indie-ish Folk Or Something' (AIFOS).

Hangout 2013 Friday: Kings Of Leon, Grizzly Bear, Passion Pit, & More

Sat, May 18 2013 8:24pm - Source: Stereogum

The first considerations when attending a music festival on the beach are sartorial.

The Critic Sleeps Alone Tonight... Fighting Over The Postal Service's Give Up

Mon, May 06 2013 8:59am - Source: Drowned In Sound

Between the message boards and editorial arm of DiS, we've always felt discussion of new records should be presented as just that - a discussion.

Emo? Twee? In unnecessary defence of Neutral Milk Hotel…

Fri, May 03 2013 8:56am - Source: Drowned In Sound

I wasn't greatly surprised by the vocally underwhelmed response of some on my Twitfacebooker-o-scope to news of Neutral Milk Hotel's reunion on Monday.

All Filler, No Killer: Ten records from our favourite bands we’d rather forget

Sun, April 07 2013 10:40am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

As the return of The Strokes recently reminded us , there's nothing sadder than a creative lowpoint for a once-loved band.

Shock To Your System: Tegan Of Tegan & Sara Interviewed

Mon, February 18 2013 1:27pm - Source: The Quietus

When an indie rock act has been steadily gaining traction over their past few records and decides to change direction and create a slick pop album steered by three different producers, anything can happen.

A conversation with Foxygen

Fri, February 01 2013 1:22am - Source: The Four Oh Five

We caught up with Jonathan Rado of Foxygen to talk about We are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic , Richard Swift, the perils of touring, the hype surrounding the band and the follow-up to their new album.

2012 In Review: The Year In Comebacks

Mon, December 31 2012 5:40pm - Source: Stereogum

"Don't call it a comeback" is usually a phrase uttered self-protectively by musicians who are very much coming back from some degree of obscurity.

Top 50 Songs of 2012 :: [50-41]

Mon, December 24 2012 4:11am - Source: 32feet/second

Welcome to our annual countdown of the 50 best songs of the calendar year.

The Top 40 Albums Of 2012: 40 -31

Mon, December 10 2012 9:29am - Source: ClashMusic.com

We've revealed out favourite album of 2012, Bobby Womack's 'The Bravest Man In The Universe', now stay tuned across the week as we run down the rest of our Top 40 Albums of 2012 today covering numbers 40 to 31 with appearances by Willis Earl Beal, The Shins, Yeasayer, Breton, Julia Holter, The Vaccines, Marconi Union, Jake Bugg, DZ Deathrays and Actress. 40.

Cliff Chenfeld: Music Picks for 2012

Thu, November 29 2012 6:07pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Just in time for the holidays, here is the 10th annual list of music that you may have missed and might like.

Spend That Money!

Wed, November 21 2012 9:10pm - Source: The Portland Mercury

OKAY, OKAY —Black Friday is a horrible concept, responsible for such atrocities as: camping in Walmart parking lots, Bumpits, tramplings, and cherry cordials.

Watch: Aimee Mann and James Mercer Play “Kimmel”

Tue, November 20 2012 3:24pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Aimee Mann served as the musical guest to promote her new album Charmer.

[Interview] RAC

Fri, November 16 2012 6:49pm - Source: Nashville Nights

Having been in a variety of bands before starting the Remix Artist Collective André Anjos entered the remix game with a bit of an edge.

UKMVAs presented

Tue, November 13 2012 11:55am - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

The UK Music Video Awards were presented last Thursday, and I bet you'd all like to hear to whom they went.

Frank Ocean, When Saints Go Machine, Alt-J win UK Music Video awards

Fri, November 09 2012 5:33pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Ocean's video for 'Novacane' was awarded for 'Best International Urban Video' while When Saints Go Machine and Alt-J picked up 'Best Budget Indie/Rock Video' and 'Best UK Alternative Video' respectively.

The Shins – “Wonderful Christmastime (Paul McCartney Cover)”

Tue, October 30 2012 3:40pm - Source: The Smocking Section

Before 66 million of you lose power and contemplate the wreckage Auntie Sandra might wreck upon your homestead, give careful consideration to the tunes you'll soon include on your Spotify Christmas playlist.

The Shins – “Wonderful Christmastime”

Mon, October 29 2012 8:06pm - Source: Pretty Much Amazing

Click on the turntable on the left to listen to a continuous stream of music featured on Pretty Much Amazing - updated every day.

A. C. Newman

Mon, October 22 2012 10:18am - Source: The Music Mix

If you're a fan of The New Pornographers then you're likely already aware of A. C. Newman 's solo output.

UK Music Video Awards nominations announced

Tue, October 09 2012 3:43am - Source: Music-News.com

M.I.A, Justice, The Shoes, Lana Del Rey, Jay-Z and Kanye West, The Maccabees, Calvin Harris, Rita Ora, Paloma Faith, Delta Heavy and David Guetta are among the range of artists who have been recognised in the nominations for the UK Music Video Awards 2012, announced today.

Kishi Bashi – ‘It All Began With A Burst’

Sun, October 07 2012 9:48am - Source: One A Day

One can be exposed to a lot of interesting music in their lifetime and still never stumble upon something quite as sublimely quirky as Kishi Bashi.

The Shins, Washed Out @ Gibson Amphitheater, Los Angeles 10/2/12

Wed, October 03 2012 9:07pm - Source: Stereogum

Fresh from their appearance on Conan , the Shins filled up the expansive Gibson Amphitheater and somehow managed to make it feel like a small intimate show.

Watch The Shins Do "No Way Down," "The Rifle's Spiral" On 'Conan'

Tue, October 02 2012 4:18pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

The Shins are still hard at work touring behind this year's Port Of Morrow , traveling the world and bringing James Mercer's darker-tinged pop to the masses.

Ben Folds Five, The Shins and Matt & Kim all played late night last night

Tue, October 02 2012 12:59pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

The indie-rock trifecta of Ben Folds Five , The Shins , and Matt & Kim hit late night last night.

Aimee Mann Looks at Dark Side of Charm on New LP

Tue, August 14 2012 5:04pm - Source: Rolling Stone

So much so that she wrote an upcoming album about them called, descriptively enough, Charmers.

Watch The Shins, Aimee Mann, & Father John Misty On From The Basement

Mon, August 13 2012 9:43pm - Source: Stereogum

Nigel Godrich's television series From The Basement is back for another round this year, and last week's season debut featured performances by the Shins, Aimee Man and Father John Misty.

Atlas Sound, Bloc Party, Dum Dum Girls, Feist, MGMT, Passion Pit, The Black Keys, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Shins, Zola Jesus: Osheaga 2012: Report Card

Wed, August 08 2012 4:09pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

If you spend any amount of time at the main stages at Osheaga in Montreal, you'll notice security guards have a habit of bringing out an absolutely massive fire hose to soak the crowd when the temperature rises.

The Shins Sing the Story of “Andrew in Drag”

Mon, August 06 2012 5:10pm - Source: Cover Me

Triple J, an Australian radio station, has a covers show called "Like a Version," which is a spectacular name for anything covers related.

Osheaga Festival 2012, Day Three: Passion Pit, Metric and the Black Keys Rock On, Despite Rain

Mon, August 06 2012 3:08pm - Source: Spinner

There was a festival storm roaming from city to city this past weekend, from the brief evacuation at Lollapalooza to the wet and wild HARD Festival, and on Sunday, the inclimate weather finally made its way to Osheaga.

Shorties (James Mercer on The Shins, Movies You Didn't Realize Were Based on Books, and more)

Sun, August 05 2012 2:40pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

Speakeasy interviews Shins frontman James Mercer about his recent musical collaborations and the band's career.

The Shins Revive Reel-to-Reel Tape Format With 'Port of Morrow' Album

Wed, August 01 2012 8:09pm - Source: Spinner

Everybody makes a big deal about vinyl's dramatic revival in the digital age, but Garden State heroes The Shins recently brought back an even more mythologized audiophile recording medium with their Port of Morrow album -- reel-to-reel tape.

The Shins cover The Magnetic Fields (video)

Fri, July 27 2012 3:27pm - Source: Death + Taxes

The Magnetic Fields' 2012 record "Love At the Bottom of the Sea" didn't get enough love.

The Shins – It’s Only Life

Mon, July 16 2012 3:45pm - Source: All Things Go

An enchanting video for "It's only life" has surfaced from The Shins' Port of Morrow release, a sparkling production by director Hiro Murai, who previously worked behind the camera for the likes of St. Vincent, Bloc Party, and Usher.

[music video]: The Shins – It’s Only Life

Thu, July 12 2012 12:43am - Source: We All Want Someone To Shout For

The Shins have released a great music video for "It's Only Life".

Wednesday Music News

Wed, July 11 2012 7:19pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

Purity Ring have released a new video for their outstanding single "Fineshrine" from their debut album Shrines , coming out July 24 on Last Gang Records.

The Shins' "It's Only Life" Video Coming to Pitchfork.tv on YouTube This Week

Mon, July 09 2012 5:26pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

On Wednesday, Pitchfork.tv on YouTube will premiere the music video for the Shins ' "It's Only Life" from Port of Morrow.

Deleted Scenes :: "English as a Second Language"

Wed, June 27 2012 3:51pm - Source: 32feet/second

The way to the top is a peculiar journey.

Quiet Reflections // The 405 meets The Shins

Wed, June 27 2012 10:13am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Soaked in an uneasy mix of excitement and apprehension, my interview with James Mercer was initially delayed as he was 'running late'.

The Shins – No Way Down

Mon, June 25 2012 1:43pm - Source: All Things Go

Long-time indie heavyweights The Shins have released a video for Port Of Morrow cut "No Way Down." The piece takes us behind the scenes of the band's Portland studio.

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