Brooklyn Vegan — The band's Rod Argent tells us about their picks, including Spoon, The Shins, The Lemon Twigs, and more. Continue reading… more info

Chicago Tribune — This one's personal. With the Shins' James Mercer, you could never be entirely sure if he was writing about himself or someone else, whether he was peeling back his own life or just crafting stories set to beautifully appointed art-pop music. But on ... more info

Consequence of Sound — Plus, James Mercer and co. expand their forthcoming tour schedule. more info

Stereogum — The Shins’ first new album in five years, Heartworms, is out today — you can stream it here — and they’ve shared not one but two videos (and versions!) of single "Name For You." The video that accompanies the album version of the track was di... more info

Stereogum — James Mercer takes his sweet time between Shins albums these days. Five years passed between Wincing The Night Away and Port Of Morrow, and another five have gone by since then. Now Heartworms, Mercer's fifth album under the Shins name, is finally ou... more info

DrownedInSound — One of The Shins' strongest releases more info

Consequence of Sound — James Mercer & co's first album in four years, more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — James Mercer's The Shins are an indie-rock success story - maybe the last of its kind. more info

DrownedInSound — "Life kind of happens to you, and you've got to ride it like you find it" more info

USA Today Music — James Mercer breaks down key influences on the indie-rock band's latest 'Heartworms.'             more info