Okkervil River are currently working with producer Brian Beattie (Black Sheep Boy, Don't Fall In Love With Everyone You See) on songs for their much-anticipated follow-up to Black Sheep Boy. The new album is due for release later this year.

Additionally, the band are re-releasing 2005's Black Sheep Boy (Definitive Edition). Our thoughts go out to all who parted with their hard earned back when the album was originally released, however the "deluxe" 2xCD package includes both Black Sheep Boy and Black Sheep Boy Appendix, as well as the song 'The Next Four Months' (originally released on the 'For Real' CD single), the 'For Real' video, and a new video of a magical alternate slower take of 'No Key, No Plan'. It will come packaged with a big fat booklet. Combining style and substance, this release does Okkervil proud. It'll be released on March 6.

Finally,  Okkervil are playing Jagjaguwar's showcase on Thursday, March 15th at the Mohawk.

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