Obscure Sound — “We Disappeared” is a gem of a psych-folk track from Human Barbie, a project formed in 2018 by Los Angeles-based songwriter Christopher Leopold. Aesthetically reminiscent of The Shins and The Kinks, and specifically the ability to craft hypnotic ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Big Search's sophomore album 'Slow Fascination' comes out in April via Danger Mouse's 30th Century Records, and also features contributions from Grizzly Bear's Ed Droste. Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — 'Hairdressers From Heaven' will be the first album on Sonny's own Rocks in Your Head Records. The band is touring, too. Continue reading… more info

Aquarium Drunkard — After last year’s streamlined solo album, San Francisco’s favorite son returns with the forthcoming Hairdressers From Heaven, the first Sunsets album since 2016. Produced by James Mercer and Yuuki Matthews of The Shins, Hairdressers is also... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Kyle Crane's guest-filled solo album also features Band of Horses' Ben Bridwell, Conor Oberst, M. Ward, Peter from Peter Bjorn & John, and more. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — The Shins' James Mercer and Brian Burton's first collaborative release in three years. more info

Stereogum — Broken Bells, the collaborative project of Danger Mouse and the Shins’ James Mercer, have been positively silent over the last few years. The duo’s sophomore effort After The Disco arrived back in 2014. And in 2015, they dropped "It’s That Ta... more info

Consequence of Sound — James Mercer's songs still beam with vitality a decade and a half later. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — When news broke Tuesday morning that Richard Swift — the beloved producer, musician and touring member of the Black Keys, the Shins and the Arcs — had died after an undisclosed illness, legions of artists and admirers took to social med... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — When news broke Tuesday morning that Richard Swift — the beloved producer, musician and touring member of the Black Keys, the Shins and the Arcs — had died after an undisclosed illness, legions of artists and admirers took to social med... more info