‘In The Rainbow Rain’ is a declaration of hope on which bandleader Will Sheff explores the bravery of optimism and the beauty of community. Produced by Sheff and mixed by Shawn Everett (Julian Casablancas, Alabama Shakes), ‘In The Rainbow Rain’ follows Okkervil River’s critically lauded 2016 album ‘Away,’ but it treads a different path - while ‘Away’ was reflective and solitary, ‘In The Rainbow Rain’ is the buoyant and vulnerable next chapter.

Highlights include driving, melodic anthems “Love Somebody” and “Pulled Up The Ribbon,” and "Famous Tracheotomies," which chronicles notable figures who've endured the titular procedure, including Gary Coleman, Dylan Thomas, Ray Davies, and Sheff himself. “The record is supposed to be fun and uplifting,” he says. “Something that makes you feel good.”