The band mixes the sounds of psychedelic music with pop, indie rock and "freak folk."

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That's an indie rock band led by the songwriter Stephin Merritt.

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For example, when he gets into an obscure indie rock band, he shares an album with his friend, who likes it so much that he recommends it to his cousin, who spreads the word to her friends.

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Having originally grown out of the Austin indie-rock band Okkervil River, Shearwater completes its final transformation into a distinct unit with Rook.

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