Feature
The Shins: “I used to be really confused by our success"
By oldgregg 17th May, 2012
James Mercer chats to FL about drastic changes to the band, Heath Ledger's memorial, and the band's place in music today.
Release
The Shins - Port of Morrow
By clements95 16th May, 2012
After 5 long years, James Mercer and The Shins have released yet another beautiful recording chock full of indie goodness.
Local News
James Mercer: “The Shins is a vehicle for my songs”
By sarahanne 16th May, 2012
In an interview with FL The Shins' James Mercer has spoken candidly about parting ways with all of this bandmates.
Local News
The Shins announce Splendour In The Grass sideshows
By sarahanne 23rd Apr, 2012
James Mercer is bringing his indie-pop perfection back to Australia this July.
Local News
Splendour In The Grass lineup 2012
By sarahanne 19th Apr, 2012
All the bands that are visiting Byron Bay for Splendour In The Grass 2012.
Local News
Splendour 2012 lineup clues – Fuji Rock edition
By grattan 1st Mar, 2012
At The Drive-In, Jack White, Beady Eye and a whole heap of other great acts added to the Splendour rumour mill.
Local News
The Shins "pencilled in” for Splendour In The Grass
By sarahanne 21st Feb, 2012
The Shins' James Mercer has let slip that the band may be here Splendour In The Grass.
International News
New Shins, Broken Bells albums on the way
By grattan 20th May, 2010
James Mercer has revealed that he is working on the follow up to 2007's 'Wincing the Night Away' and planning a second Broken Bells record.
Release
Broken Bells - Broken Bells
By Domam 8th Apr, 2010
Two of indie's poster boys James Mercer and Danger Mouse collaborate in a frustratingly hit and miss debut
International News
Introducing Broken Bells
By rwinter 30th Sep, 2009
Musical entrepreneur Danger Mouse has teamed up with The Shins frontman James Mercer for a new album.
Release
Various Artists - Triple J Hottest 100 of All Time
By feelingsinister 14th Sep, 2009
Smells like... a hottest 100 compilation. Youth broadcaster Triple J canvass the most popular songs from the past five decades.
Release
Various Artists - Triple J's Live at the Wireless From the Vaults Volume 2
By feelingsinister 17th Oct, 2008
The country's premium youth broadcaster deliver an audio-visual treat for their second collection of live music highlights.