M. Ward

Since his arrival in the early 2000s, singer, songwriter, and guitarist M. Ward has remained a prominent and distinctive voice amid the American indie landscape. As a solo artist his music pulls from classic folk, country, jazz, and blues, though his experimental indie rock instincts and knack for breezy pop melodies also color his releases. As a mainstay of Merge Records' roster, Ward established himself with warm, analog-minded releases like 2003's Transfiguration of Vincent and 2006's Post-War before joining forces with singer/actress Zooey Deschanel to form the successful ...