Consequence of Sound — James Mercer self-produced his band's fifth studio album. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — They also released a second single, "Name For You." Continue reading… more info

Stereogum — The Shins have been teasing their follow-up to 2012's Port Of Morrow since early last year, and today they've announced that their new album, which is called Heartworms, will come out on 3/10. (They postponed its release to angle for a better Coachel... more info

Core News — “The Don’s selections cross time, space and genre and include Crucial Vinyl from The Shins. Each week, as well as blending his favourite new music with classics from the UK, USA, Jamaica, Africa and way beyond, Don highlights a piece of Crucial V... more info

JamBase — Host Chris Thile is taking ‘A Prairie Home Companion’ on the road at the start of next year. more info

Stereogum — Chris Thile’s revamped A Prairie Home Companion kicked things off with Jack White earlier this year, and the show is keeping the momentum going with some notable names on a tour that includes live broadcasts from the West Coast and Midwest in 2017.... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — South Carolina folk rockers Shovels & Rope will present their own festival, High Water, for the first time ever this April. Continue reading… more info

JamBase — Gov’t Mule, The Shins, Railroad Earth, Lettuce, Turkuaz and more will play the McDowell Mountain Music Festival in Phoenix next year. more info

Yahoo! Music — Our guide to this week's (and last week's) album releases also features the week's top new music videos from artists like Grandaddy, The Shins, and Wilco, plus brand new streaming music from Mark Eitzel, AFI, Miranda Lambert, and more.... more info

KEXP Seattle — A-HA! Turns out that creepy snippet The Shins shared yesterday is part of a longer video that has been revealed today. As the press release says, “James Mercer wanted to give you all a Halloween gift while you wait for the album.” So, watch the v... more info