Akron/Family

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Akron/Family: Sister Acts (01:04)

It's simple; if you're from NY, you don't know every New Yorker. If you play music, you don't have a relationship with every musician.
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Akron/Family: Homeland Insecurity (01:38)

According to the boys, border patrol employees are inept headbangers who spend their days staring at a crappily edited photo of The Commander in Chief.
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Akron/Family: Sledgehammer (01:12)

MTV's glory days peaked in the 80's and 90's shifting ever so subtly from a new media outlet to money-hungry crapfest.
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Akron/Family: 2 Complex 2 Date (00:51)

"Maaan, why you gotta play shows," followed by a finger snap is what you get when you don't condition your girl to love your music.
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Akron/Family: Ain't Got Time To Hate (00:27)

Whether you worship or detest their music, Akron/Family offers an equal dating opportunity to all available women.
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Akron/Family: Java Junkies (00:36)

Baristas beware - it's not drugs and alcohol that fuel Akron/Family, it's the almighty bean that keeps these cats groovin.'
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Akron/Family: Coyne On The Couch (00:52)

Both Wayne Coyne and Dana admit that they dig the Barcelona sausage.
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Akron/Family: Shine On You Crazy Diamonds (00:43)

Seth declares that he is a vessel for the big chill, and Dana admits Akron/Family are a cruise ship for the soul, steered by captain God.
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Akron/Family: Swingin' Hot Spots (01:17)

Akron/Family reminisce about old stomping grounds, from Tonic and the Bowery to an ancient dilapidated synagogue.
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Akron/Family: You Can Get It If You Really Want (01:25)

Clarity and perseverance is the key to success in any industry - from hospitality to getting signed as an indie musician.
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Akron/Family: Too Many Cooks... (01:53)

Sony and Capitol stop your bidding war - Akron/Family are indie label lovers - too many opinions spoil their vision.
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Akron/Family: See Me, Hear Me, Touch Me (00:44)

Akron/Family shows create a hands-on environment that Seth describes as an interactive event, a celebration and a joyous occasion.
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Akron/Family: Shake Yer Caboose (00:51)

The Grateful Dead had Casey Jones, the tale of a super coked up engine driver; Akron/Family bring us a more innocent railway tale.
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Akron/Family: You're My Inspiration (01:13)

Dana's musical influences are extremely rare and obscure - Dylan, Zeppelin, The Beatles - while Seth is always down for some Justin Timberlake.