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Akron/Family is a really great act that has been kicking around for quite a while. Originally signed to Michael Gira (of Swans/Angels of Light) ’s Young God Records, the band got great reviews for their first two records, played backup to Michael as his Angels of Light, and generally made a great name for themselves in the dawn of the whole “freak-folk” movement.

Here we are a few years on from their initial success, and the boys have recently signed to the newly founded (2007) Dead Oceans (sister label to personal favorites Jagjaguwar and Secretly Canadian). Not only that, but they are  also preparing the release of their new album, Set ‘Em Wild, Set ‘Em Free.

I loved their last album, Love is Simple, and I really love this new track they’ve released. If the record is anywhere near as good as this and their past work implies, don’t be left outside in the dark.

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