No shortage of surprises from Shins on first album in five years
This one's personal. With the Shins' James Mercer, you could never be entirely sure if he was writing about himself or someone else, whether he was peeling back his own life or just crafting stories set to beautifully appointed art-pop music. But on "Heartworms" (Aural Apothecary/Columbia Records),...
Stereogum — James Mercer takes his sweet time between Shins albums these days. Five years passed between Wincing The Night Away and Port Of Morrow, and another five have gone by sinc... more info
Stereogum — The Shins’ first new album in five years, Heartworms, is out today — you can stream it here — and they’ve shared not one but two videos (and versions!) of single ... more info
Chicago Tribune — This one's personal. With the Shins' James Mercer, you could never be entirely sure if he was writing about himself or someone else, whether he was peeling back his own l... more info