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Osheaga Lineup: Black Keys, Florence + the Machine and More Announced

Big name acts Black Keys, Florence + the Machine, Metric and Sigur Ros will perform at this year's 3-day Osheaga festival in Montreal. ... Read More »

The Shins, 'Port of Morrow': James Mercer Credits Danger Mouse for Album's Sound

Shins frontman James Mercer gives Spinner insight into the making of the band's first album since 2007. ... 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 »

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 »

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 »