Since the Shins pushed back the release date for the follow-up to their most excellent Chutes Too Narrow, this year's Sub Pop showcase at CMJ Music Marathon, November 2 at NYC's Bowery Ballroom, is one of your best opportunities to check out new material from them and many other fine Sub Pop artists. Besides the Shins (the band that changed your life, helped you meet your girlfriend, and possibly got you off your medication), the showcase will also feature the Thermals, CSS, the Album Leaf, Oxford Collapse, the Elected and Swedish newcomer Emil Svanängen, aka Loney, Dear. CMJ Music Marathon Sub Pop Showcase: The Shins The Thermals CSS The Album Leaf Oxford Collapse The Elected Loney, Dear www.subpop.com