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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.

Known For

10.0

Self - Performer (The Shins)

Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert

2025

7.5

Self

The Elephant 6 Recording Co.

2023

4.4

Eli

Some Days Are Better Than Others

2011

6.0

Self - The Shins

From The Basement

2009

0.0

Man

Light Tiger Eye

2009

7.4

Self (The Shins)

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

2007

3.5

self

Kulturzeit

1995

6.9

Self - Musical Guest

Saturday Night Live

1975

Credits

Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert

as Self - Performer (The Shins)

2025

10.0

The Elephant 6 Recording Co.

as Self

2023

7.5

Some Days Are Better Than Others

as Eli

2011

4.4

From The Basement

as Self - The Shins

2009

6.0

Light Tiger Eye

as Man

2009

0.0

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

as Self (The Shins)

2007

7.4

Kulturzeit

as self

1995

3.5

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest

1975

6.9