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the shins // swift sessions 7-inch out nov. 23rd

i’m always excited when i hear news about one of my favorite bands …ever! so, needless to say i am more than a little excited to announce the swift sessions record store day exclusive 7-inch single, available at select retailers on November 23rd.

the forthcoming single will feature the swift session versions of “no way down” and “fall of 82”, produced by the shins most excellent keyboardist, richard swift.

stay tuned to RecordStoreDay.com for details about where you can purchase. peace. Continue reading “the shins // swift sessions 7-inch out nov. 23rd”

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The Shins // The Rifle’s Spiral (Video Premiere)

If you’re like me you have an intense admiration for James Mercer and his wonderful band The Shins. And like you need another reason to go gaga over this wonderful troupe of bandoliers. The video premiere of “The Rifle’s Spiral” is showing exclusively on www.nowness.com. Check it out and see, and hear, what all the fuss is all about.

A 5 song EP of The Shins‘ Google/YouTube SXSW Live From the Lot party performance is now available exclusively on Google Music! And, “The Rifle’s Spiral” from Live at the Lot is available as a FREE DOWNLOAD on Google Music. Peace.

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The Shins // Bait And Switch (Video)

I so glad James Mercer and Co. (The Shins) are so generous with the music, the videos and whatever else they’ve thrown our way. Here, we have another glimpse of what to we can expect from the forthcoming Port Of Morrow LP. On this visual of “Bait And switch” we are treated to The Shins performing live and it’s a most beautiful thing indeed. Is it me, or does James Mercer have one the coolest singing voices, EVER! Make sure you mark you time-keeping devices for March 20th, or course it’s important, that’s the day The Shins release Port Of Morrow to the world. And if you haven’t you can most definitely Pre-Order it HERE. Peace. Continue reading “The Shins // Bait And Switch (Video)”

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The Shins // September (Simple Song B-Side) Video

Hot off the press! Check out the “Simple Song” 7″ B-Side “September” by The Shins. It is a beautifully somber affair, and it only further whets our collective appetite for the March 20th Port Of Morrow LP release.

You can get The Shins Simple Song 7″ release next week (Valentine’s Day) at your participating Record Store Day dealer. Peace. Continue reading “The Shins // September (Simple Song B-Side) Video”