The Shins‘ frontman James Mercer caught up with 98.7FM LA on the PV House Patio in this two-part video interview. In part one [above] Mercer dishes on his past SXSW memories, the shows they played in Austin this year, and the band’s crazy SNL stint. In part two [below] Mercer talks the band’s forthcoming new album, why his everyday activities lead to song creation, and the interesting inspiration behind new single “Simple Song.”