We All Want Someone To Shout For — James Mercer and The Shins returned this year with their new album Heartworms, which was released on March 10 via Columbia Records. They’ve been on tour in support of the album since the spring, and stopped in to New York for a sold out performance... more info

Chorus.fm — The Shins have announced some new tour dates. 06-10 Anchorage, AK – Moose’s Tooth Pub 06-15 Brooklyn, NY – Prospect Park Bandshell 06-16 Portland, ME – Thompson’s Point 06-17 Cooperstown, NY – Brewery Ommegang 06-18 Dover, DE – Firefly ... more info

JamBase — The Shins have added a number of new shows to their upcoming Fall Tour schedule. more info

KEXP Seattle — There was something magical about the Sunday night Sasquatch Music Fest performance by The Shins. Or maybe it just felt “magical.” The stage was covered in giant paper flowers, with stems taller than the musicians and blooms bigger than their hea... more info

Chicago Tribune — Spoon at Metro, Tegan and Sara at Park West, the Shins at the Vic, Warpaint at Subterranean and Car Seat Headrest at Lincoln Hall are among 57 Lollapalooza aftershows announced Tuesday. The six days of concerts at 16 venues feature some of the 180 ac... more info

KEXP Seattle — Two bands that probably sit close to each other on your record shelf: The Shins performed a session for Spotify where they covered The Smiths 1986 single “Panic.” Listen below. James Mercer and friends also performed their own track “Name For Y... more info

Chorus.fm — The Shins have covered The Smiths’ “Panic” for Spotify. more info

JamBase — Listen to The Shins cover The Smiths and play a song from their new album ‘Heartworms’ for Spotify Singles. more info

Stereogum — A couple of months ago, after a long layoff, the Shins finally came back with Heartworms , their new album. And today, they've also released a new cover of a song they admire. James Mercer recorded his soft acoustic take on the Smiths' 1986 classic ... more info

Chorus.fm — The Shins performed “Half a Million” and “The Fear” on Kimmel last night. more info