Music Review: Bad Weather California - Sunkissed
Feb 14, 1:13pm
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Artist: Akron/Family
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Dana Buoy has spent the better part of the last decade as the percussionist for Akron/Family. Summer Bodies is due out via Lefse Records in May 2012. Buoy is also going out on tour this March w/ Youth Lagoon. See below for tour dates. In the meantime, take a second to download and listen to the terrific free MP3 Call to Be! DOWNLOAD CALL TO BE MP3! Tour Dates: 3/10: [...]
Dana Janssen, member of Akron/Family, will be releasing his solo debut album, 'Summer Bodies,' under the name Dana Buoy. The album will be available on May 8th via Lefse and you can listen to the first single, "Call To Be," below. Take A Listen: Call To Be from Dana Buoy
Dana Buoy, better known as Dana Janssen of Akron/Family , released "Call To Be," the first single from his upcoming album Summer Bodies . Listen to Janssen's single below and grab the album May 8, via Lefse Records . Dana Buoy - Call To Be by Bears and Bullets
Over the last few years HT faves Wilco have launched their own music festival, started their own label, played innovative tours in their hometown of Chicago and even sold their own brand of coffee, but the one thing that they haven't done, at least since 1999, is make a music video. That changed yesterday as Jeff Tweedy & Co. released a new animated video for the tune Dawned On Me, but this isn't your straight up clip. For their first video in over a decade the band teamed up with the folks at King Features for [...]
[iphone photo by PP] Its hard to fully describe the complete manic communal energy at Saturday night's Akron/Family show at 285 Kent . On the night after the band received the great gift of being able to perform with the Sun Ra Arkestra (in Philly) , it seemed as if A/F wanted to reach that kind of high on their own - and to a great extent, they succeeded. The crowd was quite animated from the very outset of the show, a superb opening set from Bad Weather California . By the [...]
Dangerous Ponies will be opening a big night at The Blockley with the tranquil experimental folk sounds of Dead Oceans' Akron/Family and Colorado's Bad Weather California with their vintage doo-wop vibe that contains modern rock undertones. Dangerous Ponies will surely be supplying the good times as they journey through their repertoire of upbeat melodies, bouncy rhythms and infectious sing-along hooks. Glitter is probably mandatory (though you might just have to bring your own these days), and dancing is definitely a must. It's a hometown show for them so spread the love y'all! The Blockley, 3801 Chestnut St., 9pm, [...]
DOWNLOAD: Dustin Wong - "Here We Come 2012" (MP3) Dustin Wong As mentioned , Akron/Family are currently on a tour with Bad Weather California that brings both bands to NYC on Saturday (1/21) at 285 Kent . Since the Brooklyn show was announced, Dustin Wong (ex-Ponytail) was added to the bill and advanced tickets went on sale. [...]
With this quasi-live album, Akron/Family deliberately fails to showcase their strengths as a live band. read more
Akron/Family (Photo: Deborah Samantha) Exclusive Interview: Akron/Family January 14, 2012 by Chuck Norton For the last decade, Akron/Family has been making some of the most unique, experimental folk in North America. As anchors of the Brooklyn music re-birth in the mid-20002s, their impact on this generation of musicians can't be understated. The band has released a half-dozen albums in the last nine years, beginning with 20052s self-titled debut full-length. We reviewed the band's last album , Akron/Family II: The Cosmic Birth [...]
They say we're not getting any younger, but apparently the DC music scene might be. Akron/Family played for a crowd full of X-ed hands at the Rock and Roll hotel last Friday. Opening for them were Bad Weather California , whom I unfortunately missed but was reminded of, as their name was stenciled prominently on the front of the drum set Akron / Family used during their set. Known for their spirited improvisational shows, Akron / Family's Miles Seaton, in urban outfitters tribal printed pants snarked to the audience that they would [...]
Years ago, I had the foresight to catch Akron/Family live, as they were were Angels of Light's backing band on the tour. If I weren't such a huge Michael Gira fan, I might say they blew AoL out of the water. Four punk rock hillbillies presented thrashing tumultuous indie rock with banshee harmonies to an audience of enormous smiles. I have not seen them since, so I am completely delighted to have the opportunity to do so again, and I am even more excited that TVD has a pair of tickets to give [...]
Akron/Family at APW (08/02/09) Photo : D. Caplan ( more ) Tickets are on sale now for Akron/Family 's Jan 21 show at 285 Kent in Brooklyn, NY. In other related news, Denver misfit band Bad Weather California are releasing an album on Akron/Family's label: Bad Weather California's new LP Sunkissed , is their 2nd full length album and debut for Akron/Family's Family Tree Records label. The album was recorded in Detroit at the home studio of [...]
ALBUMS OF 2011 #35 - #31 #35 Destroyer - Kaputt - Poor In Love ( MP3 ) A January release date rendered Destroyer 's Kaputt one of 2011's first great records. Its the ninth studio album from Vancouver's Dan Bejar, a re-imagining of 1980s synthpop and glamorous shoegaze, laden with female harmonies and brass sections, squealing dance synths and seamless intertwining transitions of close-mic vocals, watery background noise and modern synthesisers. #34 Gang Gang Dance - Eye Contact - Mindkilla ( MP3 ) [...]
This Music Wins Albums Of 2011 #1 // 40 - 31 continued from part #1 #40 Girls - Father, Son, Holy Ghost (True Panther Sounds) Arguably Girls ' most courageous attempt yet, here the San Francisco surf rock band venture in to the realm of classic rock, not stopping short of cheesy licks, walking bass-lines or even gospel choirs. The soulful backing singers and hammond organs characterise most of 'Vomit', a song which strikes at [...]
As 2011 quietly and quickly comes to a close it is a good time to reflect on the year just past. A year of exploration and discovery, fun and enjoyment. Pain and beauty. Joy and ragged edges. Trends and movements. Disappointment and surprise. Elation. Sometimes. Many albums were purchased, yes I still do that, and some exceeded expectations. Some didn't. One album though met and exceeded all expecations. The cover told a story. Through faces, homes, planes and mountains we peered into the depth of humanity. From within voices glistened and instruments sounded the memory lines [...]
We all love lists, and we all love sarcasm. Though, I think its important to reflect upon the last year of music, I'm going to do so through the use of a list. It was a fantastic year full of awesome albums, and I'm going to count down a bunch of my favorites, and give you something to listen to while reading. 40. Floating Action - Desert Etiquette Floating Action - Rincon The dusty, jangly Desert Etiquette is Floating Action's second release. The album has a great old feeling, [...]
Dana Buoy of Akron/Family to Debut Solo LP
Feb 14, 9:30am
VIVA INDIE ROCK
VIVA INDIE ROCK
Dana Buoy has spent the better part of the last decade as the percussionist for Akron/Family. Summer Bodies is due out via Lefse Records in May 2012. Buoy is also going out on tour this March w/ Youth Lagoon. See below for tour dates. In the meantime, take a second to download and listen to the terrific free MP3 Call to Be! DOWNLOAD CALL TO BE MP3! Tour Dates: 3/10: [...]
Artist: Dana Buoy Title: 08 Call To Be Link Text: DOWNLOAD CALL TO BE MP3! File Name: DanaBuoy-CallToBe.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps
Dana Buoy: "Call To Be"
Feb 13, 9:29am
MUSiC SNiTCH
MUSiC SNiTCH
Dana Janssen, member of Akron/Family, will be releasing his solo debut album, 'Summer Bodies,' under the name Dana Buoy. The album will be available on May 8th via Lefse and you can listen to the first single, "Call To Be," below. Take A Listen: Call To Be from Dana Buoy
New music: Dana Buoy's 'Call to Be'
Feb 10, 6:00pm
All the Young Punks
All the Young PunksDana Janssen , percussionist for Akron/Family , plans to release his own album, Summer Bodies , in May under the name Dana Buoy . Janssen (or Buoy?) just released a song off that album, Call to Be . Reminiscent of Animal Collective, Janseen draws on African beats mixed with synthesizer. Check out the song below. Call To Be - Dana Buoy
Artist: Dana Buoy Title: 08 Call To Be Link Text: Call To Be - Dana Buoy File Name: 08-call-to-be.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps
Thursday Bears: Dana Buoy (Akron/Family) - Call To Be
Feb 9, 5:31pm
Bears and Bullets
Bears and Bullets
Dana Buoy, better known as Dana Janssen of Akron/Family , released "Call To Be," the first single from his upcoming album Summer Bodies . Listen to Janssen's single below and grab the album May 8, via Lefse Records . Dana Buoy - Call To Be by Bears and Bullets
Dana Buoy – "Call To Be"
Feb 9, 5:12pm
Stereogum
StereogumIn a couple of months, Akron/Family percussionist Dana Janssen, recording under the name Dana Buoy, will release his solo debut Summer Bodies . Below, download a track from that album: the pulsating, synthetic "Call To Be." Read More...
Artist: Dana Buoy Title: 08 Call To Be Link Text: Dana Buoy - “Call To Be” File Name: Dana_Buoy_-_Call_To_Be.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps
Bloggy Goodness: Wilco – The Video
Jan 26, 3:00pm
Hidden Track
Hidden Track
Over the last few years HT faves Wilco have launched their own music festival, started their own label, played innovative tours in their hometown of Chicago and even sold their own brand of coffee, but the one thing that they haven't done, at least since 1999, is make a music video. That changed yesterday as Jeff Tweedy & Co. released a new animated video for the tune Dawned On Me, but this isn't your straight up clip. For their first video in over a decade the band teamed up with the folks at King Features for [...]
Akron/Family Steals T-Shirt Logo From Man Is The Bastard, Says Man Is The Bastard
Jan 24, 10:30am Stereogum
StereogumAkron/Family might have just made the wrong enemy. The psych-folk band recently started selling a T-shirt on its website that shamelessly uses an extremely recognizable image: The skull logo of Man Is The Bastard, the '90s band that pioneered the hardcore punk subgenre known as power violence. And as Brooklyn Vegan points out , Man Is The Bastard frontman Eric Wood isn't happy about it. Wood has taken to leaving incendiary comments on Akron/Family's Facebook page and encouraging his fans to do the same. (Akron/Family: "We play Subkirke in South Bend, IN tonight!! See you [...]
Akron/Family: January 21, 2012 285 Kent – Flac and MP3 Downloads + Streaming Song
Jan 24, 7:39am
nyctaper
nyctaper
[iphone photo by PP] Its hard to fully describe the complete manic communal energy at Saturday night's Akron/Family show at 285 Kent . On the night after the band received the great gift of being able to perform with the Sun Ra Arkestra (in Philly) , it seemed as if A/F wanted to reach that kind of high on their own - and to a great extent, they succeeded. The crowd was quite animated from the very outset of the show, a superb opening set from Bad Weather California . By the [...]
Dangerous Ponies Opening for Akron/Family at The Blockley Jan. 20
Jan 20, 5:14am
The Deli Magazine
The Deli Magazine
Dangerous Ponies will be opening a big night at The Blockley with the tranquil experimental folk sounds of Dead Oceans' Akron/Family and Colorado's Bad Weather California with their vintage doo-wop vibe that contains modern rock undertones. Dangerous Ponies will surely be supplying the good times as they journey through their repertoire of upbeat melodies, bouncy rhythms and infectious sing-along hooks. Glitter is probably mandatory (though you might just have to bring your own these days), and dancing is definitely a must. It's a hometown show for them so spread the love y'all! The Blockley, 3801 Chestnut St., 9pm, [...]
Akron/Family, Dustin Wong, Dana Buoy, Bad Weather California
Jan 19, 12:10pm
BrooklynVegan
BrooklynVegan
DOWNLOAD: Dustin Wong - "Here We Come 2012" (MP3) Dustin Wong As mentioned , Akron/Family are currently on a tour with Bad Weather California that brings both bands to NYC on Saturday (1/21) at 285 Kent . Since the Brooklyn show was announced, Dustin Wong (ex-Ponytail) was added to the bill and advanced tickets went on sale. [...]
Akron/Family: Live Sound Fields
Jan 16, 11:13am
Inyourspeakers Media
Inyourspeakers Media
With this quasi-live album, Akron/Family deliberately fails to showcase their strengths as a live band. read more
Exclusive Interview: Akron/Family
Jan 14, 2:26pm
DeadJournalist.com
DeadJournalist.com
Akron/Family (Photo: Deborah Samantha) Exclusive Interview: Akron/Family January 14, 2012 by Chuck Norton For the last decade, Akron/Family has been making some of the most unique, experimental folk in North America. As anchors of the Brooklyn music re-birth in the mid-20002s, their impact on this generation of musicians can't be understated. The band has released a half-dozen albums in the last nine years, beginning with 20052s self-titled debut full-length. We reviewed the band's last album , Akron/Family II: The Cosmic Birth [...]
Artist: Akron/Family Title: Silly Bears Link Text: Akron/Family - “Silly Bears” File Name: sillybears.mp3 Genre: Indie Year: 2011
TVD Live: Akron/Family at the Rock and Roll Hotel, 1/6
Jan 12, 3:35pm
The Vinyl District
The Vinyl District
They say we're not getting any younger, but apparently the DC music scene might be. Akron/Family played for a crowd full of X-ed hands at the Rock and Roll hotel last Friday. Opening for them were Bad Weather California , whom I unfortunately missed but was reminded of, as their name was stenciled prominently on the front of the drum set Akron / Family used during their set. Known for their spirited improvisational shows, Akron / Family's Miles Seaton, in urban outfitters tribal printed pants snarked to the audience that they would [...]
TVD Ticket Giveaway: Akron/Family at RnR, tomorrow!
Jan 5, 12:38pm The Vinyl District
The Vinyl District
Years ago, I had the foresight to catch Akron/Family live, as they were were Angels of Light's backing band on the tour. If I weren't such a huge Michael Gira fan, I might say they blew AoL out of the water. Four punk rock hillbillies presented thrashing tumultuous indie rock with banshee harmonies to an audience of enormous smiles. I have not seen them since, so I am completely delighted to have the opportunity to do so again, and I am even more excited that TVD has a pair of tickets to give [...]
Akron/Family Playing 285 Kent w/ Bad Weather California, Tickets On Sale Now
Jan 3, 2:39pm
Bumpershine.com
Bumpershine.com
Akron/Family at APW (08/02/09) Photo : D. Caplan ( more ) Tickets are on sale now for Akron/Family 's Jan 21 show at 285 Kent in Brooklyn, NY. In other related news, Denver misfit band Bad Weather California are releasing an album on Akron/Family's label: Bad Weather California's new LP Sunkissed , is their 2nd full length album and debut for Akron/Family's Family Tree Records label. The album was recorded in Detroit at the home studio of [...]
ALBUMS OF 2011 #35 - #31
Dec 29, 2011, 9:58pm
This Music Wins
This Music Wins
ALBUMS OF 2011 #35 - #31 #35 Destroyer - Kaputt - Poor In Love ( MP3 ) A January release date rendered Destroyer 's Kaputt one of 2011's first great records. Its the ninth studio album from Vancouver's Dan Bejar, a re-imagining of 1980s synthpop and glamorous shoegaze, laden with female harmonies and brass sections, squealing dance synths and seamless intertwining transitions of close-mic vocals, watery background noise and modern synthesisers. #34 Gang Gang Dance - Eye Contact - Mindkilla ( MP3 ) [...]
This Music Wins Albums Of 2011 #1 // 40 - 31
Dec 21, 2011, 5:10am This Music Wins
This Music Wins
This Music Wins Albums Of 2011 #1 // 40 - 31 continued from part #1 #40 Girls - Father, Son, Holy Ghost (True Panther Sounds) Arguably Girls ' most courageous attempt yet, here the San Francisco surf rock band venture in to the realm of classic rock, not stopping short of cheesy licks, walking bass-lines or even gospel choirs. The soulful backing singers and hammond organs characterise most of 'Vomit', a song which strikes at [...]
- Akron/Family - Silly Bears
- Destroyer - Poor In Love
- Gang Gang Dance - Mindkilla
- GIRLS - Vomit
- High Places - pdnrsj4yptnyqhbi4af5.mp3
- Jape - The Oldest Mind
- Lady Lazarus - The Eye in the Eye of the Storm
- Little Dragon - Ritual Union
- Nicolas Jaar - I Got A Woman
Artist: Akron/Family Title: Silly Bears Link Text: Silly Bears File Name: 70fo6ulezdu89tv8447o.mp3 Genre: Indie Year: 2011
Artist: Destroyer Title: Poor In Love Link Text: Poor In Love File Name: qpfkvb9dxe6kkrav3tg3.mp3 Bitrate: 216 kbps Genre: Alternative Year: 2011
Artist: Gang Gang Dance Title: Mindkilla Link Text: Mindkilla File Name: qdhr3qa0i8riots4g046.mp3 Year: 2011
Artist: GIRLS Title: Vomit Link Text: Vomit File Name: kes5z1epddno92battug.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps
Artist: High Places Link Text: Settling It Off File Name: pdnrsj4yptnyqhbi4af5.mp3 Year: 2011
Artist: Jape Title: The Oldest Mind Link Text: The Oldest Mind File Name: nncu44ngvdd8vupub9if.mp3 Bitrate: 276 kbps Year: 2011
Artist: Lady Lazarus Title: The Eye in the Eye of the Storm Link Text: The Eye In The Eye Of The Storm File Name: if2m97g6mdg7kve61xjs.mp3
Artist: Little Dragon Title: Ritual Union Link Text: Ritual Union File Name: 2dy6spk7i7so2mh2cee1.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps Genre: Electronica Year: 2011
Artist: Nicolas Jaar Title: I Got A Woman Link Text: I Got A Woman File Name: qbq422j2mkuv6sdiysvi.mp3
Best 50 Albums Of 2011
Dec 20, 2011, 8:19pm
Oceans Never Listen
Oceans Never Listen
As 2011 quietly and quickly comes to a close it is a good time to reflect on the year just past. A year of exploration and discovery, fun and enjoyment. Pain and beauty. Joy and ragged edges. Trends and movements. Disappointment and surprise. Elation. Sometimes. Many albums were purchased, yes I still do that, and some exceeded expectations. Some didn't. One album though met and exceeded all expecations. The cover told a story. Through faces, homes, planes and mountains we peered into the depth of humanity. From within voices glistened and instruments sounded the memory lines [...]
- Trembling Hands » explosions-in-the-sky-trembling-hands.mp....mp3
- Akron/Family - So It Goes
- Bon Iver - Calgary
- Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - We Are Unhappy
- Girls - Vomit
- Okkervil River - Wake and Be Fine
- The Antlers - I Don't Want Love
- The War on Drugs - Come to the City
Link Text: Trembling Hands File Name: explosions-in-the-sky-tremblin g-hands.mp3
Artist: Akron/Family Title: So It Goes Link Text: So It Goes File Name: soitgoes.mp3 Genre: Indie Year: 2011
Artist: Bon Iver Title: Calgary Link Text: Calgary File Name: calgary.mp3 Genre: Indie Year: 2011
Artist: Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Title: We Are Unhappy Link Text: We Are Unhappy File Name: Bonnie Prince Billy - We Are Unhappy.mp3 Genre: Folk Year: 2011
Artist: Girls Title: Vomit Link Text: Vomit File Name: mkafd2fnhc7vlfehikyv.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps Genre: Indie Year: 2011
Artist: Okkervil River Title: Wake and Be Fine Link Text: Wake And Be Fine File Name: wakeandbefine.mp3 Genre: Rock Year: 2011
Artist: The Antlers Title: I Don't Want Love Link Text: I Don't Want Love File Name: The Antlers - I Dont Want Love.mp3 Year: 2011
Artist: The War on Drugs Title: Come to the City Link Text: Come To The City File Name: cometothecity.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps Genre: Rock Year: 2011
Top 50 Albums of 2011 40-36
Dec 19, 2011, 3:11pm
Music Savage
Music Savage
We all love lists, and we all love sarcasm. Though, I think its important to reflect upon the last year of music, I'm going to do so through the use of a list. It was a fantastic year full of awesome albums, and I'm going to count down a bunch of my favorites, and give you something to listen to while reading. 40. Floating Action - Desert Etiquette Floating Action - Rincon The dusty, jangly Desert Etiquette is Floating Action's second release. The album has a great old feeling, [...]
Artist: Mayer Hawthorne Title: No Strings Link Text: Mayer Hawthorne - No Strings File Name: mayerhawthornenostrings.mp3 Bitrate: 320 kbps
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