The Shins: Heartworms
Heartworms is a sonic course correction from 2012's Port of Morrow, but the songwriting is still spotty, so it's simply too little, too late.
James Mercer
Flake Music: When You Land Here, It’s Time to Return
The reissue of the debut album from the band that would become the Shins showcases a raw indie rock sound that bridges that gap between '90s alternative and poignant post-millennial indie pop.
Broken Bells: After the Disco
After the Disco rides that morning after wave, holding up a mirror to cast a dark reflection on the fun that's come and gone.