VH1 News — The Shins' James Mercer and Gnarls Barkley instrumentalist Danger Mouse have teamed up to form Broken Bells, an unlikely but compelling band. more info

MTV.com News — Gnarls Barkley instrumentalist and indie-rock hero make unlikely but compelling team.By James Montgomery The Broken Bells' Danger Mouse Photo: MTV News For a guy who's paired up with everyone from Cee-Lo Green to David Lynch, Brian Burton ... more info

MTV.com News — Contra marks highest indie-rock debut since 2007, and first #1 for label XL.By James Montgomery Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig Photo: Jeff Gentner/Getty Images Score one for the indie kids. In a rather amazing turn of events, Vampire Week... more info

Guardian Music — The makers of Rock Band have launched an online store, allowing any act to upload videogame versions of their songs – providing they can afford itFrom Belle and Sebastian to Micachu and the Shapes, any artist can now upload their songs into th... more info

NME — Shins mainman and Danger Mouse reveal new project inspiration more info

The Quietus — Singer also reveals new album won't be out until 2011 more info

NME — As well as unsigned artists, the likes of The Shins and Creed have joined the initiative more info

Stereogum — Time figures heavily into the twinkling, groovy swell of "Promises," the lead single from the morning benders' Big Echo, and it is decidedly not on their side: "I can't help thinking we grew up too fast / and I know this won't last a second longer th... more info

Rollo & Grady — The Shins – New Slang Damien Rice – The Blower’s Daughter (Live) Bookmark It Hide Sites more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — This 3-month period reads like it could be the top albums of the year...Here are The 11 Most Anticipated Albums of 2010 (Apr - June):1. The Shins - TBD (May)2. Arcade Fire - TBD (May)3. Beastie Boys - Hot Sauce Committee (June)4. LCD Soundsystem ... more info