The post The Story Behind The Shins’ “New Slang” as Told by James Mercer appeared first on Consequence. Mercer discusses his life at the time he penned the song, and how it impacted the formation of ...

Few scenes have immediately shifted the culture—or been as ruthlessly parodied—as Natalie Portman handing Zach Braff a pair of headphones in Garden State and telling him The Shins would change his ...

Though the official name for shin splints is "medial tibial stress syndrome," anyone experiencing them probably isn't concerned about using correct medical terminology. As a condition that causes pain ...

Neal Langford, former bassist of the Shins, has died. Shins leader James Mercer broke the news of Langford’s death in a heartfelt Instagram post last night: “He was in several bands with me including ...