The Shins: Rock Band in New York

About The Shins

The Shins are an American indie rock group that began in the late 1990s and has since become closely identified with songwriter and vocalist James Mercer, the one constant through several lineup shifts. Now based in Portland, the band’s current core includes Yuuki Matthews, Mark Watrous, Patti King, and drummer Jon Sortland. Their songs sit between indie rock and indie pop, built on clean guitar lines and careful melodic structure. In New York City, they bring that approach to large-room stages like Barclays Center, including bills with Weezer and Silversun Pickups.