Articles about Shearwater

Shearwater travels the world, plays shows, takes pictures

By Philip Cosores on January 15th, 2010

Well, now that you mention it, we do have a dossier…

Fun Fun Fun Fest unveils what will be fun in 2009

By Alex Young on August 25th, 2009

Includes The Jesus Lizard, Of Montreal, Mission of Burma, Ratatat, The Pharcyde, Destroyer, and many many more!

Shearwater readies new EP, world travel

By Alex Young on October 1st, 2008

Between the release of their last studio endeavor, Rook, support stints with Coldplay, and a headlining tour of their own, Jonathon Meiburg and Shearwater have certainly gotten the most out of 2008 thus far. And get this. The Austin based outfit is showing no signs of slowing down. Looking to build on the success, Meiburg [...]

Okkervil River, Shearwater hit the road

By Alex Young on August 13th, 2008

Back in May, Jonathon Meiburg chose to leave Okkeril River in order to focus 100% of his attention on Shearwater. Since then, Meiburg and Shearwater have dropped their fifth studio album, Rook, while Will Sheff and Okkeril are busy preparing for their own release – The Stand Ins hits music shelves on September 9th.
What’s more, [...]

Coldplay recruits Shearwater, Santogold for tour

By Alex Young on June 19th, 2008

After playing the first of those free shows in London the other day, the gentlemen of Coldplay are now likely busy packing for their extended U.S. trip. After a free MSG show next week, the band’s next show will mark the kick off of their two-leg, extensive, and already postponed U.S. tour.
However, even between the [...]

John Meiburg leaves Okkervil River

By Alex Young on May 13th, 2008

With an upcoming album and tour dates, Jonathon Meiburg has decided to focus his sole attention on his main band Shearwater, and as a result, has chosen to leave his other creative outlet, Austin band Okkervil River.
While originally a side-project with River frontman Will Sheff, Shearwater’s growing exposure has led Meiburg to focus increasingly more [...]