The Shins
The Shins
The Shins artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Concerts
March 7, 2012 James Mercer and his band perform new songs from Port of Morrow in a concert for NPR Music.
Studio Sessions
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July 2, 2012 Hear the Portland indie rock staples perform their joyful, introspective songs on today's show.
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March 7, 2012 Singer James Mercer gives a tour of his studio and performs a song from his band's new album.
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January 12, 2007 Wincing the Night Away, The Shins' third album, is primed to be the band's biggest yet.
Interviews & Profiles
March 17, 2012 James Mercer discusses the old sounds and new musicians behind his band's upcoming album.
Discover Songs
June 28, 2010 See the two in a homemade video, performing the Danger Mouse/Sparklehorse song "Insane Lullaby."
November 16, 2009 Our list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from OutKast to Sigur Ros.
December 20, 2007 Tens of thousands of listeners voted for the year's best CDs, with Radiohead coming out on top.
January 22, 2007 The Shins' new album features a gorgeous, brightly swooning ringer in "Phantom Limb."
January 5, 2007 A new recording from Arcade Fire; The atmospheric Apostle of Hustle; Athens, Georgia rockers Of ...
December 23, 2003 The mail poured in from listeners telling us their picks for 2003's best CDs. There were a few t...
News
February 15, 2012 Stream albums, create playlists and watch concerts on the brand new app, out now.
April 7, 2005 The Shins are on tour this Spring, but keeping a low profile with performances at mid-sized venues.
Reviews
February 28, 2008 Carrie reviews albums with actually hearing them first. Unfortunately, these records don't exist.
January 30, 2007 A review of Wincing the Night Away, the new recording by The Shins.
January 23, 2007 Indie popsters The Shins have released their third full-length album.
January 22, 2007 The Shins' new album features a gorgeous, brightly swooning ringer in "Phantom Limb."
More Stories
March 7, 2012 Port Of Morrow isn't out until March 20, but the band will debut highlights in a live NPR concert.
January 19, 2009 Hear the songs that wrestled with the fear, uncertainty and frustration during Bush's presidency.
