M. Ward News and Photos

She And Him's Zooey Deschanel directs video for 'I Could've Been Your Girl' - watch

Wed, May 22 2013 8:02pm - Source: NME

She And Him have unveiled the video for their new single, 'I Could've Been Your Girl'.

Out This Week 5/7

Tue, May 07 2013 5:04pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

It's funny that while we're getting some of our brightest days right now here in Seattle, some of this week's most exciting new releases are some of the year's darkest.

Fast forward – and press play again: Cassettes are back

Fri, April 26 2013 6:42pm - Source: The Independent - Music

MGMT chose the cassette format to release their new song "Alien Days" last weekend to mark Record Store Day. The limited-edition cassette made the perfect collector's piece for super-fans, while the accompanying code allowed fans to download a song that is likely to make the Brooklyn indie-pop band's upcoming new album, set for release this summer.

The 10 Best Bright Eyes Songs

Thu, April 25 2013 4:22pm - Source: Stereogum

"To me, Conor Oberst resembles Patti Smith a great deal," R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe told me in an interview back in 2008.

Justin Timberlake Sings With the Obamas, She & Him Release New Song & More: News Roundup

Wed, April 10 2013 4:14pm - Source: Spinner

The White House hosted a tribute to Memphis soul music, and here's Justin Timberlake performing Otis' "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" with the Obamas singing along.

Q&A: John Parish

Wed, April 10 2013 9:19am - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

John Parish first emerged as the drummer in shortlived new wave band Thieves Like Us in 1980.

Graded on a Curve: Telekinesis, Dormarion

Wed, April 03 2013 12:54pm - Source: The Vinyl District

Up to this point, the music of Michael Benjamin Lerner, who records under the moniker Telekinesis, has been undone by a tendency to divert from the artist's strengths.

M. Ward's Album Turns 10 Years Old

Mon, March 18 2013 5:45pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Music

Get ready for a music milestone that will make you feel old.

She And Him premiere brand new song 'Never Wanted Your Love' - listen

Thu, March 07 2013 11:03pm - Source: NME

She And Him have premiered a brand new song, 'Never Wanted Your Love'.

Laura Cococcia: Of Music and Destiny-Making: Matt Sucich Gets Real

Fri, February 15 2013 4:52pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Music

I wonder how much time on average artists spend trying to be good at something else other than what they are destined to do?

Hayden: Us Alone

Fri, February 08 2013 6:24am - Source: Pitchfork Media

Paul Hayden Desser has been strumming his guitar, singing his sad songs, and releasing albums on his own Hardwood Records imprint for 20 years now, and his longevity is as respectable as it is baffling.

The L.A. Show Low Down (Or: "Any Words You Sing To Me, They Hit Home Like The Ocean...")

Mon, February 04 2013 3:32pm - Source: Radio Free Silver Lake

Tonight's the night that Gliss begins a month's residency at Los Globos with a Record Release Show featuring another favorite, Xu Xu Fang. And that's just one of the night's good shows with some very strong competition from other residencies.

This Week's Best Album Streams: 30th January 2013

Wed, January 30 2013 10:36am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Jim James – or Yim Yames, or whatever he's calling himself this week – has been flirting with albums outside of his principal act, My Morning Jacket, for a while now.

She & Him announce new album

Wed, January 30 2013 3:33am - Source: The Four Oh Five

The formative duo of pop folk singer-songwriter M. Ward and New Girl star and fellow singer-songwriter Zooey Deschanel , known better as She & Him , have announced plans for the brand new Volume 3 LP.

Adam Green and Binki Shapiro

Fri, January 25 2013 9:47am - Source: The Music Mix

The first album of summer 2013 has landed in January - and it doesn't sound like 2013 at all.

WU LYF Break Up, Kesha and Iggy Pop Duet & More -- NEWS

Mon, November 26 2012 7:25pm - Source: Spinner

Shirtless wonder Iggy Pop and pop's filthiest star, Ke$ha , have released a track together.

Andrew W.K. Becomes Cultural Ambassador, WU LYF Break Up & More -- NEWS

Mon, November 26 2012 6:50pm - Source: Spinner

Shirtless wonder Iggy Pop and pop's filthiest star, Ke$ha , have released a track together.

Conor Oberst, Carnegie Hall: Bright Eyes-Heavy Set is Magical

Thu, November 22 2012 7:18pm - Source: Spinner

Conor Oberst , Bright Eyes ' central figure and master of warbled, drowning pain-poetry and cracking folked up tunes brought his intricate presence to the marvelous Carnegie Hall stage last night.

Icon will perform at October 27th event

Fri, October 12 2012 4:37pm - Source: Rolling Stone

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is gearing up for a weeklong celebration of Chuck Berry.

In Photos: Yo La Tengo, Childish Gambino at LA’s MUSACK Charity (9/15)

Tue, September 18 2012 6:54pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Perhaps you're familiar with Nantucket because of that TV show Wings.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces Lineup for Chuck Berry Show

Wed, September 12 2012 10:08pm - Source: ArtistDirect

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Case Western Reserve University have announced the initial lineup of artists that will honor Chuck Berry at the 17th annual American Music Masters® tribute concert on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 7:30PM at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre.

New Music: WEINLAND – “Another Dollar Rainy Day” (CoS Premiere)

Wed, September 12 2012 6:40pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Portland, Oregon is already a well-established musical Mecca, a veritable ocean of talented bands vying for the attention and affection of a local and national audience.

New Music: The Joys of Sleeping, Eyes Lips Eyes, Polly Hi

Thu, August 23 2012 3:20pm - Source: The Rawking Refuses To Stop!

"Dude York Pt. 1″ is somehow not named after Seattle ear destroyers Dude York. Instead, it's a stately chamber-rock whoa-oh almost-anthem that's heavy on the Do Make Say Think and just a touch Modest Mouse. Very frigid, not very sleepy, really great.

Shorties (Fall's Anticipated Book Titles, A Kurt Cobain Sticker Book, and more)

Wed, August 22 2012 2:15pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

Kirkus Reviews previews fall's most anticipated fiction , nonfiction , and children's books.

5 Actors Who Are Pretty Good Musicians

Fri, August 10 2012 11:38am - Source: The Four Oh Five

It's all too easy to find actors who try their hand at making music and fall flat on their perfectly sculpted/surgeryed faces - hence why I wrote a list of five of the worst just the other day - but how about sifting through all those vanity projects and attempts at earnestness and those fibs about how "music means just as much to me as acting" to find some actual good music ?

Shorties (Yeasayer, Dresses Inspired by Classic Books, and more)

Tue, August 07 2012 2:35pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

The buzz that surrounded their debut album (2007's surreally rootsy All Hour Cymbals) was mingled with intrigue.

Shorties (A Short Story by Jesse Eisenberg, Stream Pickathon Performances, and more)

Fri, August 03 2012 1:35pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

McSweeney's features a short story by actor Jesse Eisenberg.

M. Ward - Koko, Camden 02/07/12

Thu, July 05 2012 8:04am - Source: The Four Oh Five

M. Ward has had a peculiar career that has seen fortune vary from a trickle to a flood.

Among Brothers

Wed, June 06 2012 12:58pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Cardiff is a city whose presence has become increasingly prominent over the past few years.

M. Ward announces Koko show for July

Tue, May 29 2012 12:04pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

M. Ward is currently touring following the release of his best record to date, A Wasteland Companion , and the singer-songwriter has just announced a new London date after the previous date sold out.

Duff McDonald: M. Ward: The Thinking Man's Musician

Sun, May 13 2012 11:25pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

When M. Ward walked onto the stage at Webster Hall on Friday night, his sleeves were rolled up like a man ready to put in a solid effort for the crowd.

M. Ward: "Primitive Girl" (Live On Letterman) (Video)

Sat, May 12 2012 2:41pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Appearing on The Late Show With David Letterman last night, American singer-songwriter M. Ward performed "Primitive Girl" from his latest album, A Wasteland Companion.

Zooey Deschanel to Play Loretta Lynn on Broadway

Fri, May 11 2012 4:36pm - Source: Spinner

Country Music Hall of Fame member Loretta Lynn is taking her life story to Broadway, and she has tapped film and TV actress Zooey Deschanel to play her on stage.

Interview: Nelsonville Music Festival’s Tim Peacock & Brian Koscho

Mon, May 07 2012 5:39pm - Source: donewaiting.com

Nelsonville Music Festival heads into its 8th year with another impressive lineup.

Shorties (James Franco as Hart Crane, The Best Beach Boys Covers, and more)

Thu, January 01 1970 12:00am - Source: Largehearted Boy

The New York Times reviews The Broken Tower , James Franco's biopic of Hart Crane.

M Ward - A Wasteland Companion

Sat, April 21 2012 9:10am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

In conversation, Matt Ward is unfailingly polite, but he gives the strong impression he would rather not talk about himself at all.

Editor’s Letter: Hooray for record shops and all their awkwardness

Fri, April 20 2012 6:43pm - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

It's Record Store Day tomorrow, which is always fun.

M. Ward playing Prospect Park w/ Yo La Tengo, played Coachella (updated dates & video)

Mon, April 16 2012 4:41pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

As mentioned , M. Ward is set to kick off a tour with Lee Ranaldo in May which comes to NYC for a sold out show at Webster Hall on May 11.

Drake’s Take: New Releases 04.10.12

Fri, April 13 2012 3:31pm - Source: Bumpershine.com

Alabama Shakes dish some soulful rock on their debut release.There's plenty of post-Easter, post-Passover new releases to sneeze at as you reach for the Clariton amidst all the bloomage (YOU SWORE, NO MORE FLOWER METAPHORS!).

The 11 Best Songs By M. Ward

Fri, April 13 2012 5:40am - Source: The Good, The Bad, and The Unknown

Axl Rose might be one of the most polarizing figures in music.

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