Big Apple Music Scene — So, you thought you saw the last show at the Knitting Factory in Manhattan on New Year’s Eve with Akron/Family, Deerhoof, and Dirty Projectors? Not so fast. The club on Leonard Street has added some more shows: February 28: Master Musicians of Jaj... more info

Chorus.fm — *Akron/Family* (http://www.myspace.com/akronfamily)'s new album, Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free, will be released on May 5th (http://www.absolutepunk.net/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=13002&day=2009-5-5). The band will be touring in March to support this rel... more info

JamBase — HIGH POWERED ADMIRERS GATHER IN SANTA MONICA Photo from www.chrisdarrow.com Ben Harper, Akron/Family and Howlin' Rain will be among the artists who pay tribute to singer-songwriter Chris Darrow at the Take Good Care of Yourself: The Songs of Chri... more info

All About Jazz — SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Ben Harper, Akron/Family and Howlin’ Rain will be among the artists who pay tribute to singer/songwriter Chris Darrow in “Take Good Care of Yourself: The Songs of Chris Darrow” on Sunday, March 1, 7 p.m.... more info

JamBase — AKRON/FAMILY PREVIEWS MATERIAL FROM NEW ALBUM, SET 'EM WILD, SET 'EM FREE AT INTIMATE SHOWS AND RESIDENCIES THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA Akron/Family We are excited to unveil the first details of Akron/Family's forthcoming album, Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em... more info

Silent Uproar — As reported, Akron/Family inked a deal with Dead Oceans for a new album. That album's title will be Set ‘Em Wild, Set ‘Em Free and it's due on May 5th. The group have scheduled a March tour, including a series of residencies. more info

JamBase — Official SXSW Showcasing Bands Andrew Bird Last week we tipped you off to the initial SXSW 2009 Band list, today we're here with the massive additions. The South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference and Festival is scheduled to take place March... more info

Pitchfork — Some gut reactions based on the first round of bands named for this year's SXSW Music Festival, which will take place in Austin March 18-22:1) Only two "crystal" bands...so far (Crystal Method and Crystal Stilts).2) Most Stereotype-Edifying Japanese ... more info

Pitchfork — Some gut reactions based on the first round of bands named for this year's SXSW Music Festival, which will take place in Austin March 18-22:1) Only two "crystal" bands...so far (Crystal Method and Crystal Stilts).2) Most Stereotype-Edifying Japa... more info

JamBase — SXSW Music Announces Partial Band List The South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference and Festival, scheduled to take place Wednesday, March 18 - 22, 2009 in Austin, Texas, is pleased to announce the first round of bands scheduled to perform at ... more info