WATCH: New Bon Iver Video

Grammy winner for ahem - best new artist - Bon Iver, have unveiled a new video for their song "Towers". The beautifully shot video seems to have much in common cinematically with its predecessor, "Holocene". They both feature stunning cinematography, a great use of color and have the typical lugubrious feel of a Bon Iver project.

Believe it or not the visual narrative in the Towers video revolves around an old man and the sea. It's even an old man with a big white beard and the sea. No joke. And, while it may seem a bit trite, it's a lovely song and quite a well made video from a film making perspective. You can watch it below.


Bon Iver - Towers (Official Music Video) from Bon Iver on Vimeo.

WATCH: New Video For Girls' Single, "My Ma"

San Francisco's Girls were heavily  - and justifiably - lauded for their wonderful 2011 LP, Father, Son, Holy Ghost. Now, the band have prepped a single for the track "My Ma". True Panther will release the single on May 22nd and will limit the pressing to just 1000 copies.

To celebrate the release, the band have also assembled a video for the single. The heartfelt video follows an elderly woman around as she ruminates on her former life as an actress. The footage is endearing and works very well with the narrative of the song, but at times comes off a bit creepy as the woman rehearses her faces to prove that her acting chops are still in tact. Goofy, but ultimately, effective.

In addition to the forthcoming single, Girls will also be making a live appearance on Conan on March 22. Watch the video below.

Shins Release Tour Dates and B-Side

As previously mentioned here before, indie darlings The Shins have a new long player called The Port Of Morrow coming out on March 20. For a few weeks now twee kids in every neighborhood across America have been rocking to the first single from the record, "Simple Song".

Now, the band have unveiled a b-side to the single, entitled "September". In addition to that joyous news, The Shins have also plotted a tour across much of the nation for the spring and early summer.

You can see a video for "September" below and find out what day James Mercer and Co. will hit your town.

The Shins Tour Dates:
April 13—Cosmopolitan/The Pool—Las Vegas, Nevada
April 22—Civic Auditorium—Santa Cruz, California
April 23—Robert Mondavi Center—Davis, California
April 25—Grand Sierra Resort & Casino—Reno, Nevada
May 25—Les Schwab Amphitheatre—Bend, Oregon
May 28—Red Butte Garden Amphitheater—Salt Lake City, Utah
May 29— Red Rocks Amphitheatre—Morrison, Colorado
May 31—Harrahs Council Bluffs—Council Bluffs, Iowa
June 4—The Pageant—St Louis, Missouri
June 5—LC Indoor Pavilion—Columbus, Ohio
June 6—Fillmore Detroit—Detroit, Michigan
June 8—Masonic Auditorium—Cleveland, Ohio
June 9—Iroquois Amphitheatre—Louisville, Kentucky


The Shins: “September” (b-side of “Simple Song” 7”) from Record Store Day on Vimeo.