The world is changing in hues of amber and maroon. Do you have the appropriate soundtrack? Mint Images/Getty Images hide caption
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James Mercer of The Shins performs a Tiny Desk Concert on June 19, 2017. (Liam James Doyle/NPR) Liam James Doyle/NPR hide caption
The Shins perform live at KCRW. Larry Hirshowitz/KCRW hide caption
James Mercer is the lead singer and songwriter of The Shins; the band's latest album is called Heartworms. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
James Mercer Says The Shins' New Songs Reflect Changes In Rock — And Himself
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A remixed, remastered reissue of When You Land Here, It's Time to Return, the 1997 debut album by Flake Music, comes out Nov. 25. Singer James Mercer would later become famous for his work in The Shins and Broken Bells. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
When You Land Here, It's Time To Return
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The soundtrack album art for the film "Wish I Was Here" Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Hear "So Now What" by The Shins
The Shins' latest release, Port Of Morrow, is their first album in five years. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
The Shins On World Cafe
James Mercer has been the singer and songwriter behind The Shins since 1997. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
The Shins live in concert from Le Poisson Rouge. Ryan Muir for NPR hide caption
The Shins Live From Le Poisson Rouge
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The Shins will debut new material from their upcoming album Port Of Morrow in a live concert webcast for NPR Music. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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The Shins' members take the time to stuff their songs with many discrete, memorable hooks. Courtesy of the artist hide caption