The Shins

The Shins are an American indie rock band founded and fronted by vocalist and
multi-instrumentalist, James Mercer. The Shins were formed in Albuquerque, New
Mexico, but are now based in Portland, Oregon. HistoryFrom Flake Music to The
Shins (1992-2000)The Shins began in 1996 as a side project for
singer/songwriter James Mercer, whose primary band was Flake Music ... read more

Monday Music News

We have a new track by The Shins for all of you. It’s called “September” and it’s the b-side to their recent single, “Simple Song.” Be...
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Shins Release New Song

You can check out a new *The Shins (http://www.absolutepunk.net/theshins)*' song titled "September" in the replies.
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The Shins – “September”

Next week, the Shins will release the 7″ single version of “Simple Song,” the huge, world-beating single from their forthcoming Port Of Morrow album. Th...
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The Shins Add Euro Dates

In addition to their London show, *The Shins* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/theshins) have also announced some European dates which can be seen in the replies.
Posted 19 January 11.07am — Comment on this

The Shins bring Port of Morrow to London in March

Whilst Broken Bells take a break, The Shins' James Mercer and his new band of merry men have a new album and are coming over to London in March to play it, like, live. ...
Posted 18 January 11.40am — Comment on this

The Shins In London

*The Shins (http://www.absolutepunk.net/theshins) *have announced a one off show in London, England in support of their forthcoming album Port Of Morrow. The gig will tak...
Posted 18 January 11.06am — Comment on this

Spotifriday #121: The Antlers, PJ Harvey, The Shins + more

This week's Spotify playlist, formed from the week's content on the website. Warning: it leans heavily towards the end of year content. Still, we're trying to drum some o...
Posted 16 December 2011 10.35am — Comment on this

The Shins To Release New Album 'Port of Morrow'

It's coming in March...
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The Shins To Release New Album 'Port of Morrow' In March

Follow-up to 2007's Wincing the Night Away...
Posted 15 December 2011 8.02am — Comment on this

The Shins To Release New Album In March

Get ready for "Port of Morrow"...
Posted 14 December 2011 7.23pm — Comment on this

The Shins Port Of Morrow Details

Earlier today, the Shins announced details for an LP due out next spring, their first since 2007′s Wincing The Night Away. It’s called Port Of Morrow, which d...
Posted 14 December 2011 6.51pm — Comment on this

The Shins' fourth album to be released in March, see cover art + tracklist

It may have seemed like an interminably long time since The Shins last released a record but the wait for their fourth full-length record is nearly over. Port of Morrow w...
Posted 14 December 2011 5.13pm — Comment on this

New Shins Album Info

*The Shins* (http://absolutepunk.net/theshins) will release their fourth album, Port of Morrow in March via James Mercer's Aural Apothecary label and Columbia Records. T...
Posted 14 December 2011 5.10pm — Comment on this

Shins, MGMT, Pearl Jam Booked For Fallon‘s Pink Floyd Week

In retrospect, it’s amazing that this wasn’t Nirvana Week on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. The show has previously hosted week-long tributes to the Rolling St...
Posted 23 September 2011 11.06pm — Comment on this

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The 5 most played The Shins songs in the past year.

  • Simple Song  2 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by The Shins over the past year.

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