On Tuesday, August 23, Will Sheff, the frontman of the long-running indie rock group Okkervil River releases “Nothing Special,” the title track from his debut album Nothing Special set to be released on Friday, October 7 via ATO Records. The new single takes the listener on a journey through youthful ambition, death and dissolution, and a surrender into belonging. Acoustic guitars, drums shamble and synths swell as Sheff sings with a wisdom about accepting loss, making peace with pain, and finding a place in the world. The song release was accompanied by a music video directed by John Paul Horstmann. The video tells a story of celebration and friendship, featuring Sheff performing the song on guitar throughout.

Produced by Sheff and recorded over three sessions, Nothing Special consists of eight expansive, convention-defying songs. Sheff incorporates a fluid yet surprising array of influences, including baroque pop, blurred-lens synth ballads, sci-fi psychedelia and 1970s and ‘80s ECM Records releases to his carefully crafted narratives and searching anthems.

Stream “Nothing Special” here.

Pre-order Nothing Special here.

Nothing Special track list is as follows:

“The Spiral Season”
“In The Thick Of It”
“Estrangement Zone”
“Nothing Special”
“Holy Man”
“Like The Last Time”
“Marathon Girl”
“Evidence”

Photo Credit: Raymond Flotat