The remixed, remastered, reissue of When You Land Here, It’s Time to Return (1197) the first James Mercer helmed band Flake Music drops November 25th. Listen to the full album stream via NPR’s First Listen. Continue reading “the shins | flake music | full album stream via npr”
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”
the shins // no way down (live from the studio)
It’s always nice to see The Shins doing what they do best. Playing great music. Here is an in-studio session of James Mercer and company playing the song, “No Way Down” from the album Port Of Morrow. Yes, it’s out now and of course you can cop it on iTunes. Peace. Continue reading “the shins // no way down (live from the studio)”
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.
the shins // simple song (free video download)
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”
The Shins – Simple Song
About 40 minutes ago I got an e-mail from The Shins announcing the release of their first single, “Simple Song,” and boy is it nice. I am beyond happy. I really dig hearing James Mercer and his voice after a long hiatus. Plus, I’m really loving the guitar on this one, actually I love the whole damn thing. Good to have you guys back! Peace.
Listen to Port Of Morrows’ “Simple Song” endlessly now.
The Shins Announce New Album: Port of Morrow Coming March 2012
Wow! One of my all time favorite bands The Shins Continue reading “The Shins Announce New Album: Port of Morrow Coming March 2012”