M. Ward | |
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![]() Ward performing at the Glastonbury Festival, June 27, 2009 | |
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Birth name | Matthew Stephen Ward |
Born | October 4, 1973 |
Origin | Glendale, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 1999–present |
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Member of | She & Him |
Formerly of | Monsters of Folk |
Website | mwardmusic |
Matthew Stephen Ward (born October 4, 1973), known professionally as M. Ward, is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist from Glendale, California. Ward's solo work is a mixture of folk and blues-inspired Americana analog recordings. He has released 10 studio albums since 1999, primarily through the independent label Merge Records. In addition to his solo work, he is a member of indie pop duo She & Him and folk-rock supergroup Monsters of Folk, and also participates in recording, producing, and playing with multiple other artists.