Producer/6th Radiohead member Nigel Godrich’s From The Basement series premiered its new season last week with an episode of performances by the Shins, Aimee Mann, and Josh Tillman as Father John Misty. Given the excellent quality of past Godrich-helmed clips, the latest addition is notable in its own right, but what’s more, this show features another premiere: new Mann songs “Living a Lie” and the title track off her forthcoming Charmer LP. Above, catch the former cut featuring guest duet vocals from James Mercer at the 7:00 mark along with her 3-song set and more of the show. The beginning of the Shins’ full performance is after the jump:
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