Okkervil River News and Photos

Flowers: Blue Tulip

Mon, May 13 2013 6:33pm - Source: Star Maker Machine

When it comes to mothers, I am incredibly lucky.

Okkervil River played Grand Central Terminal (pics, setlist)

Tue, April 09 2013 1:30pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

A giant marble room is a bit of an odd space for a band with amplifiers, but last night (4/8) that was the setting for an Okkervil River show at Grand Central Station (yes, the train depot).

Spiritualized played Secret Project Robot (pics, video, setlist)

Wed, April 03 2013 2:27pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

No they cut off at 120 people last night!...

Okkervil River playing Grand Central Terminal; Will Sheff is now Lovestreams (download a track)

Wed, March 13 2013 3:26pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Jack Daniel's is "serving up great whiskey and great live music at legendary American Landmarks" with their new concert series.

Graded on a Curve: Reason to Believe: The Songs of Tim Hardin

Wed, February 27 2013 1:51pm - Source: The Vinyl District

The Full Time Hobby label's tribute compilation to the late Tim Hardin collects thirteen acts interpreting the work of an important and too often overlooked American singer-songwriter.

Listen: Okkervil River – “It’ll Never Happen Again (Tim Hardin Cover)”

Fri, February 22 2013 6:18pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

As part of Full Time Hobby's tribute to singer/songwriter Tim Hardin, Okkervil River covered his dark ode to addiction, "It'll Never Happen Again."

Okkervil River - It'll Never Happen Again

Fri, February 22 2013 1:50pm - Source: VIVA INDIE ROCK

Viva Indie Rock is a blog dedicated to bringing you our marginal opinions on new (and sometimes old) releases that we really like.

Reason To Believe: Okkervil River, Marke Lanegan & Smoke Fairies on The Songs of Tim Hardin

Wed, January 30 2013 12:07pm - Source: Drowned In Sound

This week sees the release of a glorious new Tim Hardin tribute album Reason To Believe , collecting specially recorded cover versions from the likes of Screaming Trees legend Mark Lanegan, Smoke Fairies, Hannah Peel, Okkervil River, Sarabeth Tucek and many more.

Okkervil River’s Will Sheff Launches New Solo Project, Lovestreams

Tue, January 15 2013 4:34pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Okkervil River 's Will Sheff has announced that he has begun a new solo project called Lovestreams.

Listen: Okkervil River's Will Sheff Launches New Solo Project, Lovestreams

Tue, January 15 2013 1:05am - Source: Pitchfork Media

Based on the first song he's giving away , "Shock Corridor" (above), he's leaning more toward electro-pop with the project.

Listen to the Flaming Lips' Radio Drama, Featuring Bill Callahan, Grizzly Bear's Ed Droste, Okkervil River's Will Sheff, Eleanor Friedberger

Sun, November 25 2012 11:13pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

The Flaming Lips , McSweeney's , and KCRW put together a sci-fi radio drama in the style of the Orson Welles radio classic War of the Worlds.

McSweeney's Plans Flaming Lips Radio Special With Ed Droste, Bill Callahan, Okkervil River, More

Mon, November 19 2012 7:30pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

McSweeney's has commissioned writer Richard Parks to create a one-hour radio special centered around Wayne Coyne and the Flaming Lips , and the result sounds as though it'll be appropriately bizarre.

Tim Hardin cover album announced (Features Smoke Fairies, Okkervil River and Mark Lanegan)

Thu, November 15 2012 5:01pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

Tim Hardin , one of the most respected singer-songwriters, is being honoured with a new 13-track cover album.

Hurricane Sandy Relief: Beastie Boys, Roots, Okkervil River, Others Help

Mon, November 05 2012 10:12pm - Source: Spinner

After a nationally televised telethon featuring Bruce Springsteen , Aerosmith 's Steven Tyler , Sting and Christina Aguilera among others raised nearly $23 million for victims of the mammoth storm Sandy last week, many more musicians are stepping up to bat to help in any way they can, be it through hastily-organized benefit concerts or the release of singles.

?uestlove, Ben Gibbard, Okkervil River, Black Lips, More Raise Money for Hurricane Relief

Mon, November 05 2012 9:26pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

As the recovery from Hurricane Sandy continues, the music world has joined in the relief effort.

Okkervil River’s Will Sheff on Environmental Issues and Protest Songs

Mon, November 05 2012 3:15pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Despite having once written a song titled "The President's Dead," Okkervil River singer and songwriter Will Sheff says he hasn't really written any songs that he considers to be overtly political.

Celebrating Bill Fay’s Second Wind with Wilco, Okkervil River, and More Covers

Tue, August 21 2012 8:28pm - Source: Cover Me

Over the past three decades, Bill Fay was, as he refers to it now, "deleted."

Okkervil River Announces New Tour Dates, Co-Headlining Cultivate Festival with Best Coast

Sun, July 15 2012 4:08pm - Source: MOG

Okkervil River has announced a new set of U.S. tour dates that'll take them through the South, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest in August.

Okkervil River plots summer jaunt behind "I Am Very Far"

Thu, July 12 2012 4:53pm - Source: Soundspike

"I Am Very Far," Okkervil River's sixth full-length set, surfaced in May 2011 via Jagjaguwar Records.

Okkervil River announces U.S. tour dates

Wed, July 11 2012 7:51pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Okkervil River has announced a handful of U.S. tour dates in support of last year's I Am Very Far.

Okkervil River: Okkervil River Announces Tour Dates

Tue, July 10 2012 6:57pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Though there's no news of a new album in the works, Austin's Okkervil River just announced a short tour.

Shearwater

Mon, May 21 2012 9:12pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Like the migratory seabirds they're named after, the band Shearwater will spend much of the year traversing the globe.

#HotelVegan continues. Okkervil River added to Saturday!

Fri, March 16 2012 7:28pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Hotel Vegas (1500 East 6th St, Austin, TX)!

Shearwater: Animal Joy

Thu, February 09 2012 11:41am - Source: Prefix Magazine

Let's just admit that Okkervil River misses Jonathan Meiburg.

Sondre Lerche, Will Sheff & Bird of Youth @ Music Hall of Williamsburg (pics, review, setlist)

Mon, December 05 2011 5:15pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

The Friday night show at Music Hall of Williamsburg featured three very different songwriters who all happen to live within a few blocks of the venue.

Recommended New Release: Okkervil River – Golden Opportunities 2

Mon, December 05 2011 2:24pm - Source: The Wheel's Still In Spin

The current incarnation of Will Sheff's band, Okkervil River, is giving away a free EP of cover songs.

STN Albums Of The Year no.35: Okkervil River - I Am Very Far

Sun, December 04 2011 6:03pm - Source: Sweeping the Nation

For a band who've previously been defined for their subtlety and light touch, the enormous gated snare sound that kicks The Valley's doors in is an earpricking new touch.

okkervil river free ep – golden opportunities 2

Sun, December 04 2011 3:52pm - Source: Captains Dead

Will Sheff and company have just released a free ep, Golden Opportunities 2.

Okkervil River: Golden Opportunities 2

Wed, November 30 2011 5:25pm - Source: Here Comes The Flood

Four years after releasing Golden Opportunities Okkervil River are offering another a free collection of cover songs.

Watch: Okkervil River – Love to a Monster (Live Festival Session)

Fri, November 18 2011 1:59pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

The mornings are dark and cold, and the days are dark and cold, and the nights are dark and cold.

Okkervil River: "Your Past Life As A Blast" (Video)

Fri, November 11 2011 4:45pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Apparently Okkervil River liked the experience of their original "Your Past Life As A Blast" so much, they decided to make another version.

Video: Okkervil River – “Your Past Life as a Blast” (Alternate Take)

Thu, November 10 2011 7:46pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Okkervil River 's first music video for "Your Past Life as a Blast" featured home movies from frontman Will Sheff's father, cut and edited together to explore life as a carefree youth.

Okkervil River @ Metro Theatre

Wed, October 19 2011 11:32am - Source: Oceans Never Listen

There is a good chance that Tuesday night at the Metro played host to the gig of 2011.

Iron & Wine, James Blake, Okkervil River: Iron & Wine, Okkervil River, James Blake On WFUV Live Comp

Mon, October 17 2011 11:26pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

WFUV 90.7 is holding its fall membership drive.

Okkervil River: "Your Past Life As A Blast" [Video] + 2011 Fall Tour Dates

Tue, October 11 2011 4:04pm - Source: ultra8201

The latest video from Okkervil River's most recent release (which surely will be on our yearly best of list) I Am Very Far , features footage shot from lead singer Will Sheff's dad.