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Okkervil River sing from beyond the grave in new video for “Okkervil River R.I.P.” — watch

3062 days ago
Consequence of SoundIn support of the band's forthcoming Silver Gymnasium follow-up, Away. more info

Okkervil River – “Okkervil River R.I.P.” Video

3062 days ago
StereogumLast month, Okkervil River released the fatalistic “R.I.P. Okkervil River,” a pre-cursor to the folk band’s upcoming new album Away. Today, it gets an elaborate video treatment that was written and directed by Will Sheff himself. It a winding n... more info

Okkervil River's Will Sheff wrote theme song for Bill Simmons' new HBO show

3071 days ago
Brooklyn VeganBill Simmons premiered his new sports talk show, Any Given Wednesday, on HBO this week. As of late, the network has made some really great musical choices, and Simmons' show has another one... Continue reading… more info

Hear Okkervil River’s Theme Music For Bill Simmons’ HBO Talk Show Any Given Wednesday

3074 days ago
StereogumBill Simmons is the polarizing, cultishly beloved writer and podcaster who founded Grantland and the 30 For 30 documentary series during his tenure with ESPN. After his acrimonious departure from the Worldwide Leader In Sports, Simmons linked up with... more info

Shorties (Remembering Katherine Dunn, New Okkervil River Music, and more)

3110 days ago
LargeHeartedBoyWillamette Week remembered author Katherine Dunn. Stream a new Okkervil River song. NPR Music interviewed Will Sheff about the band's forthcoming album. May is Largehearted Boy's first fundraising month. All donations will go toward creating new feat... more info

Okkervil River Detail New Album 'Away'

3111 days ago
Rolling StoneOkkervil River have announced details for new album, Away. The follow-up to 2013's The Silver Gymnasium, Away marks a transition for Will Sheff, with more backing band lineup shifts and personal loss. "I didn't plan to make it and initially was... more info

Okkervil River announce new album, Away, share “Okkervil River R.I.P.” — listen

3111 days ago
Consequence of SoundPlus, Will Sheff & co. will support the record with a months-long tour through the US and Europe. more info

Okkervil River announce new album 'Away' & tour, share "Okkervil River R.I.P."

3111 days ago
Brooklyn VeganOkkervil River have announced that they'll follow 2013's The Silver Gymnasium with a new album, Away, on September 9 via ATO. Main member Will Sheff recorded the album with an almost entirely different lineup, "most of them coming from the ... more info

Okkervil River – “Okkervil River R.I.P.”

3111 days ago
StereogumAfter teasing a new release yesterday, folk project Okkervil River have officially announced their new album, Away, with a new song called “Okkervil River R.I.P.,” a epitaph that could come to fruition depending on how you read band leader Will S... more info

Preview Okkervil River’s “Call Yourself Renee” From New Album Away

3112 days ago
StereogumOkkervil River’s most recent album was 2013’s The Silver Gymnasium (though they put in some legwork last year for Black Sheep Boy’s 10th anniversary), but it looks like they’re gearing up to release another new full-length. The band has just ... more info

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