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James Mercer is an American singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the founder and leader of The Shins. He also formed the side project Broken Bells with Danger Mouse and acted in a film by Matt McCormick.
Oct 20, 2023 · The band's founder and frontman reflects on the make-or-break album, the Neil Young influence, and whether it represents the peak of his songwriting. Read the interview with InsideHook and watch the video call with Mercer from his Portland studio.
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The Shins is a band formed by singer-songwriter James Mercer in 1996 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The band has released five albums, including Oh, Inverted World, Chutes Too Narrow, and Wincing the Night Away, and has been nominated for a Grammy Award.
Jun 3, 2021 · The Shins frontman reflects on the 20th anniversary of his band's 2001 breakthrough record and its influence on millennial indie rock. He talks about the transition from Flake Music, the '90s sound, and the Garden State soundtrack.
Mar 1, 2012 · Read an in-depth interview with James Mercer, the lead singer and songwriter of The Shins, before the release of their album Port Of Morrow in 2012. He talks about his creative process, his label change, his family life and his side project Broken Bells.
Oct 16, 2023 · Formed in 1996 by frontman James Mercer, the band built a following on the back of their 2001 debut, Oh, Inverted World. However, when the album’s lead single, “New Slang,” found its way ...
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Aug 19, 2022 · The indie rock elder statesman reflects on his life, legacy and the album that launched his career. He talks about the songs, the band, the tour and his memories of Albuquerque.
