James Mercer

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. He also has acted, appearing in Matt McCormick's feature film Some Days Are Better Than Others, which premiered in 2010.

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  Saturday Night Live

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  Kulturzeit

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  Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

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  The Elephant 6 Recording Co.

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  Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert

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  Light Tiger Eye

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  Some Days Are Better Than Others

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  From the Basement

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• 2025Garden State - The 20th Anniversary ConcertSelf - Performer (The Shins)
• 2023The Elephant 6 Recording Co.Self
• 2011Some Days Are Better Than OthersEli
• 2009From the BasementSelf - The Shins
• 2009Light Tiger EyeMan
• 2007Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Self (The Shins)
• 1995Kulturzeitself
• 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest