13 Reasons
Tim Hardin’s story isn’t exactly a happy one, nor is it one you’ve really heard before. American songwriters always ring up your Dylans and Cashes, but sometimes the best songs come from the small pockets of American music history. Leaving the Earth in 1980, Hardin and his story is finally documented through the voices of artists who make today’s music culture just as exciting as Hardin’s heydey. Reason To Believe: The Songs of Tim Hardin feature some of today’s most interesting and talented artists, interpreting Hardin’s legacy one note at a time.
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By Terence Calacsan Posted in Reviews Alela Diane, Diagrams, Okkervil River, Phoenix Foundation, Tim Hardin
Okkervil River lead man Will Sheff has recently revealed exciting news to fans. While fans cannot expect an Okkervil River release soon, they can expect some new material from Will Sheff’s solo project, Lovestreams.
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By Aria Davis Posted in News Lovestreams, Okkervil River
Reason to Believe, a tribute album for songwriter Tim Hardin, is set to be released February 2013. The album features specially recorded cover versions from Mark Lanegan, Smoke River, Okkervil River, and many others.
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By Elizabeth Hecker Posted in News Mark Lanegan, Okkervil River, Smoke River, Tim Hardin
You can now listen to the podcast centered around The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne. Read more…
By Nick Moffitt Posted in News Ed Droste, Eleanor Friedburger, Okkervil River, The Flaming Lips, Wayne Coyne
Fans of Okkervil River have something to look forward to at the end of the summer. For the last week in August, the band will be touring through the South, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. They will also be performing at the Cultivate Music Festival in October. Read on to find out where they’ll be.
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By Antoinette Ochoa Posted in News Okkervil River
Okkervil River once again surprises fans with a free EP containing cover songs. They have made Golden Opportunities 2 available for download at their website.
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By Carey Uhl Posted in News Okkervil River
Will Sheff, frontman for Texan indie rock band Okkervil River, will feature some of his childhood home videos in the band’s latest video for “Your Past Life is a Blast,” a track off from their most recent album, I Am Very Far.
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By Maggie Tuesday Reynolds Posted in News Okkervil River
Crafting Chaos
Okkervil River’s I Am Very Far opens like a slap across the face. The first crisp hits of the snare drum in “The Valley” are a jolt of energy, an invigorating introduction to the band’s sixth studio album. The Austin quintet never abandons the bombast of these initial beats, but instead revels in this theatricality for the album’s duration. Even the slightly haphazard waltz of “Hanging from a Hit” or the dwindling oohs of “The Rise” are imbued with an almost overwhelming dynamism. From powerful start to fading finish, I Am Very Far masters the art of coming undone. Read more…
By Katie Carroll Posted in Reviews Okkervil River
After broadcasting a performance by Okkervil River of their upcoming album, I Am Very Far, National Public Radio Music has published the 11 track LP via First Listen.
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By Patrick Cowles Posted in News I Am Very Far, National Public Radio Music, NPR, NPR music, Okkervil River, The Catcus Cafe
Julianna Barwick has plans for a North American and European tour with Okkervil River and Titus Andronicus this spring and summer to support her album new The Magic Place. Read more…
By Carrie Felter Posted in News Julianna Barwick, Okkervil River, Titus Andronicus
