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United States Okkervil River, led by Will Sheff, has established itself as an enduring indie rock presence, known for its intricate songwriting and evolving musical landscapes.
Okkervil River and The Antlers will embark on a collaborative US tour in June 2025, following a successful joint tour in 2024.
ATO Records has released several of Okkervil River's albums, including "The Silver Gymnasium," "Away," and "In the Rainbow Rain," and currently, Will Sheff's solo album "Nothing Special."
Jagjaguwar was an early record label for Okkervil River, releasing albums such as "Don't Fall in Love with Everyone You See," "Down the River of Golden Dreams," "Black Sheep Boy," "The Stage Names," "The Stand Ins," and "I Am Very Far."
Virgin/EMI re-released Okkervil River's album "Black Sheep Boy" and its follow-up "Black Sheep Boy Appendix" as a double disc in Europe.
Okkervil River performed the song "Candle on the Water" for the 2016 remake of Disney's film "Pete's Dragon."
Okkervil River served as the backing band for psychedelic rocker Roky Erickson on his 2010 album "True Love Cast Out All Evil," which was produced by Will Sheff.
Shore Fire Media handles press relations for Okkervil River, with contacts Matt Hanks and James Rainis.
Ground Control Touring manages US booking for Okkervil River, with Susie Giang as the contact.
Playbook Artists manages European and UK booking for Okkervil River, with Paul McGivern as the contact.
Okkervil River was founded in Austin, Texas, in 1998 by singer-songwriter Will Sheff, alongside Zach Thomas and Seth Warren. The band originated from friendships formed at Kimball Union Academy in New Hampshire. Their inaugural performance took place at Steamboat in Austin on January 11, 1999. In 1998, they self-released their first disc, “Bedroom EP.” This was followed by “Stars Too Small to Use,” a seven-song album recorded over two weekends in the summer of 1999 with engineer Jeff Hoskins. The release of “Stars Too Small to Use” led to their inclusion in the 2000 South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival, where they gained their first significant press coverage from the Austin Chronicle.
Following their SXSW appearance, the band collaborated with producer Brian Beattie on their second album, “Don’t Fall in Love with Everyone You See,” released on Jagjaguwar on January 22, 2002. They continued to record with engineer Scott Solter, releasing “Down the River of Golden Dreams” on September 2, 2003. The band experienced lineup changes, with Mark Pedini replacing Seth Warren on drums in 2001, and Travis Nelsen taking over from Pedini in 2003. Howard Draper joined in 2004 as a keyboardist and lap-steel player, further developing their sound. Their 2005 album, “Black Sheep Boy,” garnered critical acclaim and was followed by the “Black Sheep Boy Appendix” EP, featuring new members Scott Brackett and Brian Cassidy, as well as touring bassist Pat Pestorius, who replaced Zach Thomas, solidifying a new phase for the band.
Okkervil River consistently released albums that achieved commercial and critical success. “The Stage Names” (2007) debuted at No. 62 on the Billboard 200, selling 10,000 copies in its first week. Its follow-up, “The Stand Ins” (2008), charted at No. 42 with 11,000 copies sold. The band’s sixth album, “I Am Very Far” (2011), peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard 200, and “The Silver Gymnasium” (2013) reached No. 66. In 2016, “Away” marked a significant shift with a new backing band and musical direction. Their ninth album, “In the Rainbow Rain,” was released in 2018, showcasing Will Sheff’s continued lyrical and musical evolution, often in collaboration with new band members.
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