The Shins' James Mercer on music and fatherhood
James Mercer, frontman of The Shins, discusses how his transition into fatherhood influenced his songwriting and perspective on his earlier, angst-filled music. He reflects on the challenges of raising children in a rapidly changing world.
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Offers a humanizing look at the evolution of indie rock artists as they age and take on domestic responsibilities.
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The article is a standard cultural interview with no political or ideological leanings.
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