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James Mercer Says Shins-Decemberist Fake 'Portlandia' Band May Have a Future

The Shins' James Mercer talks to Spinner about making his fake 'Portlandia' band Echo Echo a real group. ... 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 »

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 »

The 77 Most Unforgettable Movie Songs -- Part 4

30. The Shins, 'New Slang' ('Garden State,' 2004) When quirky, disaffected 20-somethings meet in ... Read More »

Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse's 'Dark Night' Album Sees Light of Day

After almost 12 months of legal wrangling with label EMI, Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse's album, ... Read More »

The Strokes Start Work on New Album After Four Years

The Strokes have revealed that they have embarked on recording for their new album, and have ... Read More »

Anyone Can Play Guitar on 'Rock Band' as DIY Store Opens

MTV Games who own the video game Rock Band have this week opened the Rock Band Network Store, ... Read More »

Starbucks Valentine's Album Attracts Indie Sweethearts

Spoon (pictured), James Mercer of the Shins, Yo La Tengo, Elvis Perkins and Jose Gonzalez are among ... Read More »

Best Songs of the 2000s -- Part Two

25. 'Electric Feel,' MGMT (2008) The electro feel of this indie synth-pop stunner should ... Read More »

Minus the Bear Writing Sunnier Songs for Fourth Album

In any other context, lyrics about drinking, sex and exotic places might call to mind, say, the ... Read More »

Les Savy Fav Play New Track on 'Yo Gabba Gabba'

Art-punk pranksters Les Savy Fav have premiered their first new material since 2008's digital-only ... Read More »

Muse Break Into US Top Three + More

Muse have broken into the top three of the US album charts with new album 'The Resistance.' It's ... Read More »

Former Shins Drummer Says He Was Fired

Former Shins drummer Jesse Sandoval says he was sacked by frontman James Mercer after a 16-year ... Read More »

Sub Pop 20th Anniversary Wish List

Eric's Trip have booked their trip. So have legendary Kurt Cobain favorites the Vaselines. Early ... Read More »

Case Against Shins Keyboardist Dismissed

Shins keyboardist Marty Crandall was arrested on January 4 for an alleged domestic violence charge ... Read More »