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The band Okkervil River was founded in 1998. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in Austin. Generally, music journalists would define Okkervil River’s style within the genre/s of alternative country, and other rock music.

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Shearwater

Shearwater is an American indie rock band from Austin, Texas, led by multi-instrumentalist and lead singer Jonathan Meiburg, a singer-songwriter. The band's music is notable for its imagery based in nature, cerebral yet intimate melodic songs, as well as Meibu... [wikipedia]
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The Decemberists

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Conor Oberst

Conor Mullen Oberst (born February 15, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter best known for his work in Bright Eyes. He has also played in several other bands, including Desaparecidos, The Faint (previously named Norman Bailer), Commander Venus, Park Ave., Co... [wikipedia]
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The Mountain Goats

The Mountain Goats are an American band formed in Claremont, California, by singer-songwriter John Darnielle. The band is currently based in Durham, North Carolina. For many years, the sole member of the Mountain Goats was Darnielle, despite the plural moniker... [wikipedia]
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M Ward

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Frightened Rabbit

Frightened Rabbit were a Scottish indie rock band from Selkirk, formed in 2003. Initially a solo project for vocalist and guitarist Scott Hutchison, the final line-up of the band consisted of Hutchison, Grant Hutchison (drums), Billy Kennedy (guitar, bass), An... [wikipedia]
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Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes is an American indie rock band founded by singer-songwriter and guitarist Conor Oberst. It consists of Oberst, multi-instrumentalist and producer Mike Mogis, arranger, composer and trumpet and piano player Nate Walcott, and a rotating line-up of co... [wikipedia]
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Sunset Rubdown

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Wolf Parade

Wolf Parade is a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2003 in Montreal. The band released three full-length albums before taking a five-year hiatus in 2011. They announced their return in 2016, releasing a self-titled EP in May of that year, and a fourth studio ... [wikipedia]
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The Hold Steady

The Hold Steady is an American rock band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2003. The band consists of Craig Finn (vocals, guitar), Tad Kubler (guitar), Galen Polivka (bass), Bobby Drake (drums), Franz Nicolay (keyboards) and Steve Selvidge (guitar). Noted for... [wikipedia]
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Titus Andronicus

Titus Andronicus is an American punk-indie rock band formed in Glen Rock, New Jersey, in 2005. The band is composed of singer-lyricist-guitarist Patrick Stickles, guitarist Liam Betson, bassist R.J. Gordon, and drummer Chris Wilson. The group takes its name fr... [wikipedia]
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The Walkmen

The Walkmen is an American indie rock band, with members based in New York City and Philadelphia. The band formed in 2000 with three members from Jonathan Fire*Eater—Paul Maroon (guitar, piano), Walter Martin (organ/bass), and Matt Barrick (drums)—and two from... [wikipedia]
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The New Pornographers

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The Weakerthans

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Two Gallants

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Bishop Allen

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What Genre is Okkervil River?

Okkervil River genre is not easily defined. Music magazines and journalists have different opinions on a clearly defined genre for Okkervil River. However, many describe the style within the genre/s of alternative country, and other rock music.

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