Okkervil River’s Will Sheff Talks with artist Will Schaff

“Interesting Rock Talk. No, Really.” that’s the headline at the New York Times for the above interview between Okkervil River lead singer and songwriter Will Sheff and Will Schaff the artist behind all of Okkervil River’s iconic record covers. For year’s the two have been confused as the same person, and here lies video proof that they are indeed different gentlemen. It’s a great conversation between these two artists and an interesting look into how their collaboration has worked over the years. You can also check out an in-depth interview w/ Schaff on his work with Okkervil River over the years HERE.

Preorder Okkervil River’s I Am Very Far, See New Video for “Wake and Be Fine”

The gears inside the Jagjaguwar HQ are grinding at full speed today to bring you the pre-order of Okkervil River’s I Am Very Far. Visit our online store HERE to pre-order the CD or LP version of the record and have it waiting on your doorstep for the May 10 release date, or for the diehard Okkervil fan, read on about a special deluxe I Am Very Far pre-order package (pictured above).

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Okkervil River Perform New Song On Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Last night Okkervil River premiered a new song “Wake and Be Fine” on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Joining Okkervil River for the performance were members of The Roots and the New Pornograpers’ A.C. Newman. Jimmy Fallon also announced that the song is from a new Okkervil River album titled I Am Very Far which will be out on Jagjaguwar May 10. More details on that soon mighty Okkervil fans.