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The Shins sing of “longing and love in a broken world” on new track ‘The Great Divide’

Frontman James Mercer says he wants the song to "provide a bit of warmth and sentiment in hard times"

The Shins share two new songs in tribute to late bandmate Richard Swift

The Shins have shared two new songs in honour of late bandmate Richard Swift. The tracks - 'Waimanalo' and 'Trapped By the Sea' - which...

Fundraiser launched after former Shins member Richard Swift hospitalised ‘in serious medical condition’

A fundraiser has been launched to help pay former Shins member Richard Swift's medical bills after he was hospitalised with a "serious medical condition"....

Watch members of R.E.M, Sleater-Kinney, The Shins and more play benefit for Scott McCaughey

Members of R.E.M, Sleater-Kinney, The Shins and more came together last night (January 5) to play at a benefit for Scott McCaughrey. McCaughrey, who is...

Listen to The Shins’ dreamy cover of The Smiths’ ‘Panic’

The Shins have released a pair of songs recorded for a Spotify session including a gentle cover of The Smiths classic, 'Panic'. Recorded in Spotify...

The Shins – ‘Heartworms’ Review

‘Heartworms’ feels like a pretty accurate way to describe a collection of Shins songs: sweet, indie-folk numbers that burrow inside you, find their way...

The Shins’ James Mercer: ‘I’m a lot happier – forever onward’

Why is has it taken so long to release a new record? "The time promoting it needs to be put in. I thought the modern...

The Shins’ James Mercer discusses his battles with anxiety and depression

The Shins' frontman James Mercer has spoken out about his battles with anxiety and depression. Mercer is gearing up to release The Shins' fifth album...

Listen to The Shins debut new song ‘The Fear’ live

The Shins have debuted a new song live on an episode of A Prairie Home Companion. The band took part in a live broadcast from Seattle's...

Listen to The Shins’ new song as they announce first album in five years

The Shins have announced their first album in five years, 'Heartworms'. The band's fifth album will drop on Columbia on March 10. Fans who pre-order...