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

The Shins have done their part to revive the long dead reel-to-reel market by putting their Port of Morrow album out in that format. ... Read More »

Sasquatch 2012 Photos: Beck, Jack White, Tenacious D, St. Vincent & More

Chona Kasinger This past weekend, dozens of bands headed to beautiful Gorge, Wash., for the ... Read More »

The Shins, 'SNL': Indie Heroes Return to the Limelight, Melodies Intact

The Shins performed last night (March 11) on 'Saturday Night Live,' previewing two songs -- 'Simple Song' and 'It's Only Life' -- from their forthcoming 'Port of Morrow' album. ... Read More »

New Music Videos: The Shins, Screaming Females, Islands, Firehorse + Lazerbeak

Watch new music videos from the Shins, Islands, Firehorse, Screaming Females, Lazerbeak and Polica. ... Read More »

The Shins, 'Simple Song' Video -- James Mercer Is Dead!

Watch the Shins' new music video, 'Simple Song' from their upcoming album 'Port of Morrow.' ... Read More »

Bonnaroo 2012 Lineup: Radiohead, Beach Boys, Bon Iver to Headline

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The reunited Beach Boys will celebrate sunshine and summer at the 2012 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival with Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish and Bon Iver. ... Read More »

Shins Unveil 'Simple Song,' Preview Long-Awaited Fourth Album

The Shins have unveiled 'Simple Song,' the first taste of their long-awaited fourth album, 'Port of Morrow,' due out later this year. ... Read More »

Rabbit Songs: 25 Hoppin' Tracks for Easter

Easter is a time of reflection. So while we're ... Read More »

'Portlandia' Renewal Makes Carrie Brownstein Go 'Looting' -- Brand New Clip

Watch the Shins' James Mercer, the Decemberists' Colin Meloy and and Sleater-Kinney's Corin Tucker guest star on 'Portlandia' with Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen. ... Read More »

Danger Mouse Wins Best Producer at Pre-Telecast Grammys

Danger Mouse won best producer at the Grammys, beating popsmith Dr. Luke, Lady Gaga producer RedOne and the Smeezingtons, who produced 'F--- You' by Cee Lo Green, his partner in Gnarls Barkley. ... Read More »

Sufjan Stevens-Inspired Ballet Coming to New York

Marzuki Stevens If full-album concerts were the hot trend in recent years, perhaps indie-rock ... Read More »

Young the Giant, 'Strings' -- Song Premiere

Much like the ocean, songs often have a lot going on under the surface. For Young the Giant's 'Strings,' that was exactly point. The band partnered with producer Joe Chiccarelli (The Shins, My Morning Jacket) to achieve a particular, oceanic effect on the recording. ... Read More »

Young the Giant, 'My Body' -- Song Premiere

Many rock fans can relate to the sentiment of Young the Giant's new song, 'My Body.' With a pounding ... Read More »

The Kills Cover Velvet Underground's 'Pale Blue Eyes' for Levi's

Despite an active itinerary with the Dead Weather, the Kills' Alison Mosshart has found time to ... Read More »

James Mercer Ready to Handle Shins Success

Since the Shins' last album, 'Wincing the Night Away,' was released in January 2007, frontman James ... Read More »