...It may be hopelessly hipster of me, but I still harbour a wonderfully large soft spot for the Shins. Seeing them at Osheaga was an unexpected delight, and my only regret of the festival was leaving their set early to get to Bloc Party's (who I'd seen before but always enjoy) in time.
This video - for the new-ish track "The Rifle's Spiral" is no exception!
It's equal parts Coraline and ancient myth (the bit with the thread and the scissors is chilling and gorgeously subverted from where I'd thought it would go); adventure story tied up with bits of magic and possibly my favorite fictional bunny to date. (Bunnies and I have history; I take Anya's stance on them in general.)
The song itself is also wonderful. When I'd first read the lyrics, my mind went much darker places, but I like the spin that they've taken on it.
The Shins: The Rifle’s Spiral on Nowness.com.
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