The Shins Quotes & Trivia

Trivia

The album We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank was recorded in Mississippi and produced by Denis Herring who also produced Good News for People Who Love Bad News.

One of The Shins' unreleased songs Whoa, Trish appears in a Gap ad.

The Shins were influenced by Nick Drake.

The Shins's Martin Crandall appeared with his girlfriend, Elyse Sewell, on the first cycle of America's Next Top Model.

A rare non-album track titled "When I Goosestep" is included in the soundtrack of indie film Wicker Park.

The Shins have been featured in many of the TV shows and movies that Zach Braff stars in.

The Shins are recording their new album which is tentatively titled Sleeping Lessons.

The Shins were part of an aclaimed tour with Califone.

The Shins are signed to Sub Pop records.

The band relocated to Portland, Oregon from Alberquerque, New Mexico and do most of their recording there.

The Shins have toured with pals, Modest Mouse.

The Shins started as a side project for James Mercer from his band Flake.

Their first record was called Chutes Too Narrow and was released on October 21st, 2003.