Nialler9 — “Just a few things been running through my head..” - 9 treasures from my inbox. A new Stones Throw artist who is producing some amazing modern soul and R&B productions. Definitely one to watch this year. Grab the 12″ next month. Mayer Hawthorne... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS- Eclectic rockers Akron/Family will set us wild & free on May 5 with their new release, Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free, (via Dead Oceans [US]). And, the group's offering up their new tune, "River," as a free... more info

JamBase — AKRON/FAMILY ANNOUNCE MAY TOUR DATES, SUMMER FESTIVALS & "RIVER" FREE MP3 Akron/Family Akron/Family's Dead Oceans' debut, Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free arrives May 5, but a free download from the band's third proper LP, River, is available now. Fans... more info

Altsounds — Akron/Family's Dead Oceans' debut, Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free, arrives May 5, but a free download from the band's third proper LP, "River," is available now. Fans who pre-order Set 'Em Wild now will receive immediate access to an MP3 download of the ... more info

My Old Kentucky — After never having seen Akron/Family live, but loving their music, I was able to see them live three times in the last six months. They're kind of funny live. They seem to dawdle and tinker around, kind of pushing me to the point of impatience, but... more info

JamBase — ALL POINTS WEST MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL RETURNS TO LIBERTY STATE PARK FRIDAY JULY 31, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 TO FEATURE COLDPLAY, BEASTIE BOYS, TOOL AND MORE THAN 65 ARTISTS Thom Yorke - Radiohead :: APW 2008 by Snyder The second ... more info

Idolator — Tool, the Beastie Boys, and Coldplay will headline this year's installment of the All Points West Festival—Goldenvoice's attempt to bring the open-air vibe of Coachella to the East Coast, only with more public-transit-related headaches and people w... more info

MTV.com News — Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Ting Tings, Vampire Weekend also on bill at New Jersey festival.By Gil Kaufman Coldplay's Chris Martin Photo: ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images The All Points West Music & Arts Festival will return for a second year with a lineu... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — AC Newman @ The Bell House last time (more by Tim Griffin) today in NYC * DANCE * WAVVES & Vampire Hands @ Cake Shop * Akron/Family & Larkin Grimm @ Union Pool * AC Newman & The Broken West... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — John Vanderslice @ Pianos (more by Ryan Muir) tonight in NYC * DANCE * Allman Brothers @ Beacon * Akron/Family @ New Museum * Marianne Faithful @ City Winery * Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg @ Maxwell's * The Fleshtones & The... more info