Music WATCH: The Shins – ‘The Great Divide’ by Happy It’s been a while, but The Shins are back with The Great Divide. The song is a signpost of the times, a light at the end of the tunnel for an…
Arts News The insane process behind creating The Shins’ new video from 5,566 hand-cut stickers by Happy The latest film clip from The Shins is a work of genius. The new Shins video was made using 5,566 stickers, hand cut from 4,868 frames and animated by sticking…
Lists The Mercer legacy: which record from The Shins is their strongest ever? by Isabella Moore Evolution has been a tremendous theme throughout The Shins’ career. Whether they’re transforming their bill, sound or approach, the band have never managed to find a comfortable niche to settle…
News A new track from The Shins has got us squirming for their upcoming record Heartworms by Agnes O'Dwyer With their new album Heartworms expected to be released in March of this year, The Shins have been teasing us with staggered releases some of the album’s new songs. As…
News The Shins’ new record has been completed, says frontman James Mercer. Can you believe its been four years since Port of Morrow? by Happy Work has been completed on The Shins‘ new record, according to frontman James Mercer. The album, slotted for an early 2017 release, will be the first since 2012’s Port of Morrow, a…
Music The Shins – So Now What by Alex Gordon “Alex! Do you like The Shins?” “Of course, one of the most influential bands of the decade.” “Good, I need a feature article on the new Shins song, pronto!” “Yes boss,…
Music Review: ‘Nighttime Sunshine’ by Tenants is going to be the synth-pop and disco sensation of the summer by Cooper Marix-Evans The Portland natives Tenants have brought their new disco and synth-pop sound to your eagerly listening ears For a long time, Portland, Oregon, has been producing stellar musical talent, following…
Film and TV Lists Music Heatwavers Top Movie-Music Moments by Evelyn Paige Heatwavers drop a list of iconic movie music moments featuring Garden State, Donnie Darko, and The Royal Tenenbaums Heatwavers say it best “A great song can elevate visual storytelling and…
Music Heatwavers brings a fresh perspective to indie pop with their latest release ‘Bye bye bye bye’ by Tammy Moir Just when we thought we were done with pandemic-inspired music, Heatwavers drops this uplifting gem In a world still recovering from the isolation of the pandemic, Heatwavers’ “Bye Bye Bye…
Music Premiere: The Western Civilization find hope on new album ‘Fractions of a Whole’ by Tom Disalvo The Western Civilization have shared their second album, a soul-searching roller coaster titled Fractions of a Whole. Premiering today on Happy Mag, the ten-track project spans the reaches of the…
Music No Lonesome: the lo-fi pop wizardry of ‘Flowers Recomposing’ by Happy Discover the rich and slow-burning debut EP, ‘Flowers Recomposing,’ from the innovative Illinois artist, No Lonesome. Tracing out a particular niche of low-fi folk pop with hi-fi flourishes, No Lonesome’s…
Music Cruising with Catchiness: Mainland Break’s ‘One Way Ticket To Midnight’ Album Review by Happy Mainland Break’s debut album, “One Way Ticket To Midnight,” delivers infectious pop-rock melodies and captivating songwriting. Four years on from their EP, Short Stay, Mainland Break have proven themselves as…
Music Get to know Citrus Maxima and their zesty album ‘Big Fantasy’ by Ella Sterland We asked, Citrus Maxima ‘What is the Citrus sound?’ Prepare to be taken on a musical journey that combines vintage vibes with innovative freshness, resulting in a captivating and exhilarating…
