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Eric D. Johnson Returns to the Fruit Batsnew

In the four years that have passed since the last Fruit Bats album, singer-songwriter-guitarist Eric D. Johnson has toured and recorded with the Shins and Vetiver, projects that encouraged him to open up to more collaboration in his own band.
Tucson Weekly  |  Eric Swedlund  |  08-28-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

Jesse Sandoval Discusses His Forced Exit from the Shinsnew

On May 2, without a formal announcement or press release, the band that "will change your life" performed for the first time without longtime drummer Jesse Sandoval and keyboardist/bassist Marty Crandall.
The Portland Mercury  |  Ezra Ace Caraeff  |  08-07-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

Eric Johnson is Happy to Join the Shins, but He Won't Give Up His Musical Babynew

"There was kind of this idea that people were like, 'Well now you don't have to do that Fruit Bats thing anymore. Good for you! You're off the hook!,'" Johnson says.
Santa Barbara Independent  |  Aly Comingore  |  02-02-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

James Mercer's Inverted Worldnew

The Shins plan a return to hometown Albuquerque -- after four years.
Weekly Alibi  |  Lash Bower  |  04-05-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

On A Sinking Ship, Literally Floating On

With the help of Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock takes his ship on a drunken joyride.
Shepherd Express  |  Evan Rytlewski  |  03-20-2007  |  Reviews

Simple Mindsnew

The Shins stick to their formula while staying flexible.
Washington City Paper  |  Aaron Leitko  |  01-26-2007  |  Reviews

Rock 'n' Roll Without an Edgenew

It's indie-rock glucose that, if not administered properly, can send you into insulin shock.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Mosi Reeves  |  01-18-2007  |  Reviews

Oh, Opulent Worldnew

The Shins' James Mercer counts his blessings, including Portland.
Willamette Week  |  Amy McCullough  |  01-17-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

Blowing Up The Shinsnew

Will Sub Pop's unprecedented push of the Shins' new album usher the indie darlings right out the door?
Seattle Weekly  |  Brian J Barr  |  01-10-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

AltWeeklies Blogosphere

Lawrence gets booze-free bar on wheels ... what's the point?

​The last thing I want to do when I'm drinking is pedal 15 of my drunk friends around. I'll pass...
The Pitch  |  Plog

Protesters Against Arizona Law At Montrose Church: Injunction Doesn't Go Far Enough

​While many civil rights advocates are heralding the recent injunction against Arizona's notorious SB 1070 as a major victory, not...

BP's New CEO Is An American

So cold:BP announced Tuesday that Robert Dudley, an American, will become the company's first non-British CEO on Oct. 1, when...

Derik Moran of Nick and Eddie: Chef Chat, part 1

​At 24 years old--a time when most of us are/were still getting lost and found--Derik Moran is celebrating his 14th...
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For Freegans, Eating Garbage Is Getting Downright Trendy

John Greentree's what many would call a "freegan" -- a vegan who dumpster-dives for his meals -- but he prefers the terms "post-consumer," "urban harvester," and "vegan reclamist." Everything he eats or owns is second-hand. He manages to live virtually money-free, but modern-day hunting and gathering is practically a full-time job.
Phoenix New Times  |  Niki D'Andrea  |  08-25-2009  |  Food+Drink

Maybe We're Amazed

Forty years after the Beatles, Paul McCartney’s current tour is as inspired as it is timeless.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Bill Forman  |  07-29-2010  |  Reviews

Come As You Are

Chatroulette takes random-access exhibitionism to the next level.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Bill Forman  |  07-29-2010  |  Commentary