Shins

The Shins / Faces on Film

Phoenix, Toronto ON September 22

PUBLISHED Sep 23, 2011

If the audience had closed its eyes, they might have mistaken Boston quintet Faces on Film for the Shins themselves; their nimble, quirky t...

The Shins

"Ashes to Ashes" (live David Bowie cover)

PUBLISHED Aug 10, 2011

Now that they've signed with the major leagues and announced plans for a new album, many are curious about how Pacific Northwest indie pop...

The Shins Nab Columbia Distribution Deal, Return to Toronto on North American Tour

PUBLISHED Aug 2, 2011

Aside from a YouTube-grade leak of an untitled new track, it's been a long time since we've heard any new material from Portland indie rock...

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Untitled New Song

PUBLISHED Apr 15, 2011

We weren't sure when we would be hearing from the Shins again, given that frontman James Mercer has spent the last couple of years busy wit...

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"Goodbye Girl" (cover)

PUBLISHED Jun 10, 2010

The Levi's web series of covers, called the Pioneer Sessions, has already featured She & Him and Dirty Projectors. Now, the Shins can be ad...

The Shins' James Mercer and Danger Mouse Team Up for Joint Project

PUBLISHED Sep 29, 2009

When it comes to high-profile collaborations, Danger Mouse is becoming the man of choice for indie rock musicians looking to branch out. He...

The Shins To Leave Sub Pop For Own Label

PUBLISHED Jun 25, 2008

They used to be Natalie Portman’s favourite band before she started getting tied up in Devendra Banhart’s beard. They attracted headlines e...

Shins Keyboardist Arrested After "Blitzkrieg of Violence”

PUBLISHED Jan 7, 2008

Marty Crandall, keyboardist of the Shins is getting cozy in a Sacramento County Jail after a violent altercation with his girlfriend Friday...