Chorus.fm — You can check out a new *The Shins (http://www.absolutepunk.net/theshins)*' track titled "Simple Song" here... more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — First single from The Shins‘ Port Of Morrow, out March 20: more info

Chorus.fm — If you sign up for *The Shins* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/theshins)' mailing list (https://www.theshins.com/newsletter-signup), this afternoon you'll receive a first listen to the band's new song, "Simple Song," from new album Port of Morrow. more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — The final year of existence is upon us...and here's what we have to look forward to. They always did say Van Halen would reunite when hell froze over.  I guess they were right. Here are the 11 Most Anticipate Albums of Winter 2012: Van Halen - ... more info

DrownedInSound — This week's Spotify playlist, formed from the week's content on the website. Warning: it leans heavily towards the end of year content. Still, we're trying to drum some of the bands and songs into you, so here's another attempt. Read the full s... more info

Gigwise — It's coming in March... more info

Gigwise — Follow-up to 2007's Wincing the Night Away... more info

411 Mania — Get ready for "Port of Morrow"... more info

Stereogum — Earlier today, the Shins announced details for an LP due out next spring, their first since 2007′s Wincing The Night Away. It’s called Port Of Morrow, which definitely sounds like something a “The Shins song name/album name” generator would s... more info

DrownedInSound — It may have seemed like an interminably long time since The Shins last released a record but the wait for their fourth full-length record is nearly over. Port of Morrow will be released in March next year through James Mercer's own Aural Apothecary l... more info