Okkervil River

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

August 26, 2026 Ian C Rothery 0

As the listener traverses the hills, mountains and valleys of Okkervil River’s albums, there are many treasures lying in wait. Some in plain sight, some hidden, others only to be discovered following repeated excursions. Navigating Down […]

Live review: Will Sheff + Julie Odell, Omeara, London – 8th March 2023

March 22, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

A fine dusting of snow can be very pretty – particularly when viewed from a warm building with perhaps a beverage of choice close at hand. It’s less amusing when standing on a railway station platform […]

Album cover art for Will Sheff's 'Nothing Special'

Will Sheff “Nothing Special”

October 26, 2022 Kimberly Bright 0

A weighty first solo endeavor that confronts loss, life’s meaning, and the deceit of nostalgic longing. Will Sheff, the singer, songwriter, guitarist, and founder of Okkervil River, has been hinting at it for a while: his […]

Interview: Shearwater main man Jonathan Meiburg on a 6-year awakening

July 5, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Songs are like places that you can visit and inhabit for a few minutes. Regular visitors to Americana UK know that the music featured ranges across the widest spectrum of what can be considered americana, and […]