M. Ward: “Primitive Girl”

M. Ward puts the tease in '60s. The mastery of melody on Merge Records could glance at a box of Franzia and turn it into a '47 Cheval Blanc. And somehow, some way, his work is continuously fresh and fitting in ...

M. Ward
“The First Time I Ran Away”

Matt Ward creates music under numerous monikers. Possibly most known as "the guy who sings with that famous girl," Ward's journey toward solo recognition takes another step with his 2012 LP release. A Wasteland...
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M. Ward

"Never Had Nobody Like You"from the album Hold Time2009iTunesMerge Records has unveiled the first single from M. Ward's anticipated release Hold Time (out February 17), which features a bevy of guest appearance...
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M. Ward

"Chinese Translation"from the album Post-War2006iTunes M. Ward easily overcomes the inherent limitations of the "guy with guitar" genre by virtue of his dusty, vintage style, marked by deep echo, cracked vocals...
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M. Ward

"Undertaker"from the album Transfiguration of Vincent2003 Matt Ward is a guitarist/singer based in Portland, Oregon by way of Seattle, Chicago and California. A former member of the San Luis Obispo, Calif. trio...