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

Chorus.fm — *The Shins* (http://absolutepunk.net/theshins) will release their fourth album, Port of Morrow in March via James Mercer's Aural Apothecary label and Columbia Records. The album artwork and track listing can be found in the replies. more info

Music For Ants — Nick Thorburn has been busy the past year with Mister Heavenly, his collaboration with members of Man Man and The Shins (plus Michael Cera as their touring bassist), but he’s now back to his main gig Islands and they are prepping a new album, A Sl... more info

NME — New York band team up with The Shins producer Phil Ek more info

Powerpopulist — Hiyas.We're excited about the below and thank the thoughty bloggers for hosting/posting.Marshall Crenshaw - Cynical Girl - Teenage Kicks - our favorite by MCSoft Boys - Queen Of Eyes - For The Sake Of The SongNashville Ramblers - The Trains - Requiem... more info

Altsounds — *DeLuna Fes*t announces the sale of *$75 single day tickets* for the music festival featuring over *80 bands on Pensacola Beach on October 14th, 15th and 16th*. DeLuna Fest's f*ive stages and waterfront hotels* along the white sand beaches will host ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Shins at Bowery Ballroom (via wonderboymusic) Mercer's trademark widow's peak was a welcome site as the band immediately launched into two classics; "Caring Is Creepy"... and "Australia" from 2007's Wincing The Night Away. The audience seemed str... more info

NME — James Mercer showcases his new line-up on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' more info

Stereogum — It’s five nights of Pink Floyd covers over at the ever musically-minded Fallon program this week, which began last night with the Shins honest-to-Dark-ness take on “Breathe.” If you think James Mercer handles this cover well, it is because he h... more info

Stereogum — In retrospect, it’s amazing that this wasn’t Nirvana Week on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. The show has previously hosted week-long tributes to the Rolling Stones and Bob Marley. And next week, Fallon will spend the week honoring Pink Floyd. As B... more info