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Austin, Texas USA (1998 – present)

Okkervil River is an / band from Austin, Texas USA. Formed in 1998, the band takes its name from a short story by Russian author Tatyana Tolstaya. The band currently consists of Will Sheff (vocals, guitar), Justin Shurburn (guitar, keyboards), Lauren Gurgiolo (guitar, pedal steel, mandolin), Scott Brackett (keyboards, trumpet, percussion), Patrick Pestorius (bass, keyboards) and Cully Symington (drums).

The band self-released their first album, Stars Too Small to Use, which led them to the music festival. After recording their first album in a garage, they signed with Jagjaguwar. Okkervil River continued by releasing four more albums, including critically lauded concept album Black Sheep Boy.

After a period of touring for Black Sheep Boy, Okkervil River followed up with The Stage Names. The album sold 10,000 in its opening week in the United States. The group released a free covers album, Golden Opportunities mixtape from their live performances.

The band has garnered positive critical reception. Especially noted are each song’s lyrics, intricate instrumentation, and thematic albums. In addition, they were featured on the talk show Late Night with Conan O’Brien and have performed with high profile bands such as The Decemberists, The New Pornographers, The National, and Lou Reed.

Okkervil River released their most recent album The Stand Ins on September 9, 2008. They are promoting the release with a series of cover songs from the album on YouTube by people they’ve met as a band.
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  • smiddy012

    v - they have half a million listeners, i think people know about them...

    16 days ago

  • Leanneeexo

    If you love this, you'll love The Antlers. Watch Peter from The Antlers talk about the hurdles of recording a second album, and what the creative process is like when you're deciding everything yourself on an album. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH7sUq5S-to&feature=youtu.be

    23 days ago

  • keanequeen

    Lost Coastlines

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  • BubiWallenius

    Why didn't anyone tell me that their first album is so good.

    last month

  • generataur

    What's with all the hate? It's just opinions, man.

    last month

  • Lunoko

    Clichéd, but one of those bands whose albums offer you something new on each listen.

    March 2012

  • hatedanddamned

    yes it is amy annelle... she also does the backing vocal on black sheep boy #4 :)

    March 2012

  • nicoinfurs

    they're one of the first bands I got into as well, and I still love them. I think you should approach the newer albums with a "broader perspective"

    March 2012
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