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Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Chris Graham "Like many a band on the festival circuit, M Ward's tinny brand of guitar pop seems like it would translate better during a deep headphone-listening session than live, But they acquit themselves well, The crowd maybe... more info

JamBase — SEA WOLF BURROWS IN OMAHA TO BEGIN WORK ON FOLLOW UP TO LEAVES IN THE RIVER SOPHOMORE LP DUE SEPTEMBER ON DANGERBIRD RECORDS Sea Wolf The debut album from Sea Wolf, Leaves in the River (Dangerbird Records), introduced the world to Alex Brown Chu... more info

Live Daily — Singer/songwriter Neko Case has added new dates to her upcoming tour in support of "Middle Cyclone," the singer's latest solo album. The Canadian performer--who, aside from her solo career, is also a member of The New Pornographers--kicks off the out... more info

Here Comes The Flood — What's on at the Tivoli in Utrecht, The Netherlands? Some country, some metal, and everything in between. And your special attention for Roger McGuinn. 05/30 Textures avant-metal from the Netherlands 06/01 Sevendust * American nu-metal 06/2... more info

Live Daily — Singer/songwriter Neko Case has mapped spring and summer tour plans as she continues to support her new "Middle Cyclone" LP, which she dropped earlier this year. The Canadian performer--who, aside from her solo career, is also a member of The New Por... more info

PopSugar UK — The official video for M. Ward's cover of Buddy Holly's "Rave On" brought a big smile to my face, so I couldn't resist sharing it with you. Taken from his latest album, Hold Time, the cheery tune features vocals from Zooey Deschanel, who recorded an ... more info

Pasta Primavera — M. Ward’s Hold Time has been getting a consistent amount of play around these parts recently and now it’s getting some viewing as well with his new video for the track “Rave On” which features Zooey Deschanel and briefly reunites the She & Hi... more info

Chicago Tribune — On record, M. Ward is known for creating a dreamy atmosphere, his songs often crackling as though they're emanating from dusty, 78-r.p.m. vinyl. But despite the fact that his four bandmates resembled a pack of 1930s grifters, the Portland-based music... more info

Quick Before It Melts — Until I actually downloaded Royal Wood’s A Good Enough Day, I hadn’t realized just how many of its songs I already knew, but just never knew they were played by Toronto’s very own answer to M. Ward.  Multi-instrumentalist Wood has compiled a... more info