M. Ward

I first heard M. Ward a while ago but didn't take note until I saw him on Austin City Limits alongside Bright Eyes and Jim James (which was, also, a while ago). At that moment I thought "heck, this guy might be a better songwriter than the other two guys". In case you don't realize it, that's a pretty amazing notion. The other two are two of the best American indie folk/rock songwriters of the past twenty years. M. Ward belongs right there with them. Of course, his career thus far has been such that you probably have already heard of him, if not listened to his music, but his new album, Post-War, was just released and so far it's gotten mostly excellent reviews. Sounds like a perfect moment to spread the word.

If you've never properly given M. Ward a chance, do so now. His music is personal and beautiful; this song, "To Go Home", (a sentiment I can relate to...and a great cover of a Daniel Johnston song) - boisterous and full of life. While you listen to his music, for many of M. Ward's songs I've heard, I liken the feeling you'll have inside to that of feeling all warm and wonderful when you drink hot chocolate (or tea) sitting inside next to a fire on a cold winter night. That's not to say this isn't perfect warm weather music too. Any time is a good time for M. Ward and right now, the perfect time for this song.

Listen:
"To Go Home" (via Chromewaves)

Visit M. Ward on MySpace.

See M. Ward live.