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Want a Good Happy Cry?

June 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Broken Bells, The Shins

Feel like producing some good old fashioned happy tears? Broken Bells have released the best album so far this year hands down, but wait, that’s not the good news. They did a KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic session last week, in which Mercer talked of the next Shins album, another Broken Bells album, and more. Here’s [...]

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New Broken Bells Music Video

June 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Broken Bells

Broken Bells just released a super sci-fi music video for “The Ghost Inside.” Unfortunately it won’t let me embed it, so CLICK HERE to check it out.

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Record Store Day 2010

April 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Broken Bells, Fanfarlo, Modest Mouse, Monsters of Folk, She and Him, Slow Club, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Well friends, Record Store day is just around the corner. This Saturday (the 17th), the third annual Record Store Day will take place all over the country, so make sure to pay a visit to a local independent record store near you. There will be several albums, re-issues, and EP’s that are exclusive to the [...]

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Broken Bells Interview

March 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Broken Bells

I just listened to a fantastic interview done by Bob Boilen of NPR’s All Songs Considered. Among other things, it really highlights Brian and James’ excitement with their new band. It delves into some songwriting details, future plans, etc. Very worth a listen! I’ve embedded it below for your enjoyment!

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New Broken Bells Music Video For “High Road”

March 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Broken Bells

Broken Bells’ self-titled album came out yesterday, and has been met with acclaim from many people including me! Below you can check out a mellow in studio video for the album’s single, “The High Road.” I like it, and think it’s a good way to continue to celebrate their exceptional new album.

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Broken Bells – Self Titled Album Review!

March 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Broken Bells

Thirty-eight months! That’s how long it’s been since James Mercer released an album, previously with The Shins. For many years I have devoured each Shins album, as well as bootlegs of Mercer’s acoustic shows and various other B sides. What I’m trying to say is that I was more than a little excited when I [...]

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