After being touted as the saviors of Sub Pop (employees started wearing Sub Pop t-shirts again, hooray), the Shins are moving on to greener pastures. Or, really, their own backyard. Billboard.com reports:
The Shins are likely to self-release their fourth studio album through frontman James Mercer's Aural Apothecary label ... The Shins are seeking a deal that would allow them to own their masters, "and, in addition to the marketing tools we have at our own disposal, team up with a label partner that will assist with additional marketing, radio, and various costs," [Shins manager, Ian] Montone reports.
Makes sense. And now so does the Shins' notable omission from the Sub Pop 20th Anniversary party lineup.
