Biography

Based on surface signifiers and the band’s laid-back, improvisational approach to songs, the casual observer might semi-accurately file Akron/Family under “freak folk,” but the Brooklyn ensemble also has a grander sensibility--fusing acoustic guitars, electronica, multiple-part harmonies, and lilting, surprisingly poppy choruses that recall an even trippier PET SOUNDS. Further, the band’s live shows are energetic three-ring psychedelic circuses, belying any accusation of hippie lassitude. Signed to Michael Gira’s Young God label since 2005, the prolific musicians have also self-released live albums, solo projects, and alternate versions of their songs.

Top Tracks

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• Afford

• Everyone Is Guilty

• Fuji Ii

• Island

• Lumen

• Mbf

• Part Of Corey

• Silly Bears

• Sun Will Shine [warmth Of The Sunship Version]

Discography

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• Akron/Family II (The Cosmic Birth and Journey of Shinju TNT)

  Dead Oceans Records

  2011

• Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free

  Dead Oceans Records

  2009

• Love Is Simple

  Young God Records

  2007

• Meek Warrior

  Young God Records

  2006

• Akron/Family & Angels of Light

  Young God Records

  2005

• Akron/Family

  Young God Records

  2005