Album Reviews, Americana / Alt-Country, Folk, Guitar Rock, Video

ALBUM REVIEW: M. Ward | A Wasteland Companion

by C. Familton When Matthew Ward began to gather curious listeners and build his audience with his fourth album Transfiguration of Vincent in 2003 he felt like somewhat of a mysterious figure with that husky, otherworldly voice that conjured up images of dusty country roads, dimly-lit juke joints and back porch sunset strumming. As his profile has grown and he has ventured into side projects … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: M. Ward | A Wasteland Companion

Doubtful SoundsAugust 3, 2012Leave a comment

Americana / Alt-Country, Folk, Live Reviews, Soul

LIVE REVIEW: M. Ward @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney (20/02/11)

written by Chris Familton As M. Ward admitted tonight it had been a while since his last visit and he was touring to promote his album Post War that came out two years ago. That didn’t make for much of a deterrence to the fans who packed out a reduced ‘intimate’ Enmore Theatre for a solo performance. Holly Throsby played a set that showcased some … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: M. Ward @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney (20/02/11)

Doubtful SoundsMarch 1, 2011Leave a comment

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NEWS: M WARD new HOLD TIME album artwork…

The ever reliable M Ward releases Hold Time next month and here is a preview of the artwork. The new record features guest performances from Lucinda Williams, Tom Hagerman (Devotchka), Jason Lytle (Grandaddy), Rachel Blumberg (The Decemberists) and Zooey Deschanel who he paired up with on the She & Him project. NPR Music will be streaming the entire album as an exclusive preview, beginning at … Continue reading NEWS: M WARD new HOLD TIME album artwork…

Doubtful SoundsJanuary 9, 2009Leave a comment

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NEWS: M Ward new album in the new year…

The uber talented M Ward has announced that his new record, entitled Hold Time, will be out on February 17th on Merge. It is the followup to Post War and this time round he is joined by a few guests including Jason Lytle (Grandaddy), Lucinda Williams, Tom Hagerman (DeVotchKa), and, of course, Zooey Deschanel who he collaborated with on the She & Him album recently. … Continue reading NEWS: M Ward new album in the new year…

Doubtful SoundsOctober 20, 2008Leave a comment