James Mercer (musician)

James Russell Mercer (born December 26, 1970) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He is the founder, vocalist, lead songwriter, and sole remaining original member of the indie rock group The Shins. In 2009, Mercer and producer Danger Mouse formed the side project Broken Bells, for which they released a self-titled album in March 2010, followed by After the Disco in 2014, and then Into the Blue in 2022. Mercer also has acted, appearing in Matt McCormick's feature film Some Days Are Better Than Others, which premiered in 2010.

James Mercer
James Mercer performing in 2014
Background information
Birth nameJames Russell Mercer
Born (1970-12-26) December 26, 1970
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
OriginAlbuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
  • piano
  • keyboards
Years active1991–present
Labels
  • Sub Pop
  • Transgressive
Member of
Formerly of
  • Flake Music
  • Blue Roof Dinner
Spouse(s)
Marisa Kula
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(m. 2006)​
Websitetheshins.com
www.brokenbells.com
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