This weekend, it's all about the covers, so if you haven't taken a peek at our Covers For The Weekend playlist, we suggest you do so. For the rest of you, the covers continue through this weekend which, of course, falls into our Weekend Burn ; and who would be better than a few covers from the Shins, whose album Port of Morrow is still ringing in our ears. For the Postal Service, the popularity of their album Give Up will never seem to go away. The Shins rendition of "We Will Become [...]
This new track popped up on Stereogum yesterday, and I just had to post it. We've heaped praised upon So Many Wizards since back in early 2011, and I'm still supporting, especially as their sound continues to grow. In February I kind of gave them a nod to old school Shins , and they still have that propensity to dig into the pop realm from a very dense arena; these are the sort of things that always make us happy here at ATH. You can find this song as well as [...]
Port of Morrow must have had quite an impact on The Shins , being as it is a simple port in Oregon. In fact, The Shins latest album titled just that, and flew right under our radar in the past months even despite listing it as a feature in our New Releases (posted each Tuesday). Their latest single is titled "It's Only Life", an apparent standby mantra for James Mercer. Ah, so simple to think of it as only life - but a great concept and once again great song-writing skills. The lyrics are [...]
Portland children's choir takes on the Oh, Inverted World classic.
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With their current tour backed by Arctic Monkeys nearing its end and a European tour taking up the majority of the summer, The Black Keys have announced even more tour dates in support of last year's El Camino . Starting on October 1st and going till October 10th, the Ohio duo will hit seven cities throughout the West Coast and Southwest of the U.S. and will be backed up by Tegan & Sara. Check out their full tour itinerary after the jump.
Visit Indie Shuffle to download. Song: The Shins - Caring is Creepy [download here ] What's so good? For me, "Caring Is Creepy" probably has more to do with Garden State than with the Shins' album Oh, Inverted World . Sure, [...]
For me, and probably for most longtime Shins fans, there is an abrupt divide that separates their first two albums from everything that has followed since. Oh, Inverted World was an astounding debut album, and Chutes Too Narrow continued in the same vein, with a flair for quirky lyrics and twee/folk-tinged melodies. On their third [...]
For me, and probably for most longtime Shins fans, there is an abrupt divide that separates their first two albums from everything that has followed since. Oh, Inverted World was an astounding debut album, and Chutes Too Narrow continued in the same vein, with a flair for quirky lyrics and twee/folk-tinged melodies. On their third [...]
Despite the overcast weather and eventual downpour, DC sustainable restaurant Sweetgreen's Sweetlife Food and Music Festival filled the Merriweather Post Pavilion's main stage tent as thousands more looked on from the expansive lawn area Saturday, April 28th. Boasting a diverse and exciting line-up as well as a variety of eco-conscious food options, it's no wonder that the festival was packed-even with the rain forcing many who weren't lucky enough to make it into the tent to don ponchos and open up umbrellas. The night's last three headlining acts [...]
By Michel Dussack Just when it seemed that The Shins were done, James Mercer surprised everyone by announcing the band's heavily anticipated fourth album, 'Port of Morrow'. Despite Mercer being the only original member still in the band, the album was a fantastic effort that received glowingly positive critical reception. On April 30th, the band came to New York's Terminal 5 for the second of three sold out shows at the 3,000 capacity venue. Opening the show was Brooklyn based ...
So MCA (Adam Yauch) from the Beastie Boys died on Friday. He contributed so much to music right up to the very end. And he will be missed. The show this week pays tribute to him and the Beastie Boys in general. Enjoy it! Countdown #102 ***Featuring*** Beastie Boys The Black Keys fun. featuring Janelle Monae Gotye featuring Kimbra Grouplove Linkin Park M83 Neon Trees Of Monsters and Men Red Hot Chili Peppers The Shins
The Shins are back with a new line-up and a refreshingly playful sound for their fourth album. Music Player (reviews): 01 The [...]
Watch 'New Slang' below. The Shins recently dropped by Jimmy Kimmel . Click here to view the embedded video. MP3: The Shins - Australia
One of the most popular pages on IRC is the Top 10 Songs page. Since we started the series in 2010, there has been nearly four million views of the page, thousands and thousands of free and legal MP3s, and arguably dozens upon dozens of some of the best Top 10 indie and alternative rock [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe
The Shins! The Sweetlife Festival was a memorable day of great music and great grilled cheese. And, when it really comes down to it, aren't those two things what life is really all about? I'm going to break this recap down into two parts, first reviewing the performances at the Treehouse Stage, and then talking about the headliners at the Main Stage. The Treehouse Stage was meant to showcase up-and-coming, little-known artists, and that it did, introducing me to a variety of [...]
Visit Indie Shuffle to download. Sounds like: Mason Proper, Fruit Bats Song: Absofacto - Geiger Counter [download here ] What's so good? A couple years ago, [...]
When The Shins released their now-indispensible 2001 debut Oh, Inverted World , they helped to define the nascent sound of "indie rock" in the new millennium with their irresistible lo-fi power pop. Four albums and over a decade later, James Mercer & co. are a completely different animal. Last night at New York's Terminal 5, this new-and-improved incarnation of The Shins showcased themselves not as the cutesy Albuquerque foursome you bonded over with your high school girlfriend, but as a well oiled, well seasoned pop/rock juggernaut. Fresh off the release of their long-awaited fourth LP, [...]
photos by Winnie Cheung "Protip: if you show up 2 minutes before the show at Terminal 5, behind the bar by the pretzel machine has an ok view. #shins #butitswarm" - Neil Barofsky "AND the dirty projectors show up to sing vocals. #hellyes #theshins are blowing my mind" - Andie D James Mercer @ Terminal 5 - 4/29/2012 [...]
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