AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 EXCLUSIVELY ON PITCHFORK X YOUTUBE

This Shins have partnered with Pitchfork on the video for “It’s Only Life” from their acclaimed Port of Morrow (Aural Apothecary/Columbia) and can be viewed exclusively at Pitchfork x YouTube starting July 11 ( http://www.youtube.com/pitchforktv)

The Hiro Murai (St. Vincent, Scissor Sisters, Friends) directed video features James Mercer captured by the creature which ominously lurks within the Port Of Morrow cover art designed by Jacob Escobedo. Shot in Portland, OR the video provides a peek of an abandoned suburban landscape overrun by these mysterious creatures.

Meanwhile, the Shins continue on their marathon world tour with the North American dates recently announced and main support provided by White Rabbits & Washed Out.

Tour Dates:

07/23/12 – Melbourne, Australia – Festival Hall
07/25/12 – Sydney, Australia – Hordern Pavilion
07/27/12 – Byron Bay, Australia-  Splendour In The Grass Festival
07/29/12 – Nigata, Japan – Fuji Rock Festival
08/03/12 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza
08/04/12 – Toronto, Canada – Molson Amphitheatre
08/17/12 – Biddinghuizen, Holland – Lowlands 2012
08/17/12 – Grosspoesna, Germany – Highfield Festival
08/18/12 – Hasslet, Belgium – Pukkelpop 2012
08/21/12 – Amsterdam, Holland – Paradiso
08/23/12 – Zurich, Switzerland – Open Air Festival
08/24/12 – Paris, France – Rock En Seine
08/25/12 – Reading, UK – Richfield Avenue
08/26/12 – Leeds, UK – Bramham Park
09/22/12 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
09/25/12 – Vancouver, BC – Orpheum Theatre
09/26/12 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium
09/29/12 – Mountain View, CA – Harmony By The Bay
09/30/12 – San Diego, CA – SDSU Open Air Theatre
10/02/12 – Universal City, CA – Gibson Amphitheatre
10/03/12 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
10/04/12 – Albuquerque, NM – Kiva Auditorium
10/07/12 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
10/08/12 – Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
10/10/12 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
10/11/12 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
10/13/12 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits