She & Him & Yo La Tengo & Conan

M. Ward recently told the New York Times: As long as people are listening to the songs first and not getting too caught up with who is making the songs, I'm happy. Agreed, and the surprisingly good Volume One would... CONTINUE READING SHE & HIM & YO LA TENGO & CONAN»

Posted on April 23, 2008 in Video (23 comments)
Tags: Conan O'Brien | M. Ward | She And Him | Yo La Tengo | Zooey Deschanel

SXSW: Friday In Photos

The original plan on Friday was to see Zooey and Matt Ward (the she and him of She & Him) at Merge's 12AM showcase at the Parish, because she's got a good voice and he's cute. And vice versa. But... CONTINUE READING SXSW: FRIDAY IN PHOTOS»

Premature Evaluation: She & Him - Volume One

There's obviously going to be a lot of nitpicking around She & Him. Every album's subjected to scrutiny, but when a full-time actor or actress decides to showcase her songwriting chops, folks' suspicions are usually stronger than his or her... CONTINUE READING PREMATURE EVALUATION: SHE & HIM - VOLUME ONE»

Posted on February 22, 2008 in Premature Evaluation (35 comments)
Tags: M. Ward | She And Him | Zooey Deschanel

Jenny Lewis Goes Solo Again

We're not sure if the Watson Twins are joining her, but Jenny is taking a break from Blake and the Under The Blacklight crew for another record in her own name. She'll have tons of other company on the LP, though, including beau Johnathan Rice and Interpol touring member "Farmer Dave" Scher (huh?), along with guest vocalists Chris Robinson, M. Ward, Elvis Costello (whoa), and Zooey Deschanel. Jenny and Zooey will be in the same room. What a ~~hot~~ great idea. (Hat tip to Muzzle of Bees for the heads up.)

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Posted on February 7, 2008 (14 comments)

New She & Him (Zooey Deschanel & M. Ward) - "Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?"

You'd think the collaboration of indie folkie M. Ward and indie hottie Zooey Deschanel would be a match made in Stereogum heaven ... and you'd be right. The two have finished work on their project's first volume, Volume One: two... CONTINUE READING NEW SHE & HIM (ZOOEY DESCHANEL & M. WARD) - "WHY DO YOU LET ME STAY HERE?"»

Posted on January 30, 2008 in MP3, Tour Dates (37 comments)
Tags: M. Ward | She And Him | Zooey Deschanel

M. Ward & Zooey Deschanel Cover Richard & Linda Thompson

Remember when Zooey told Patrick Fugit to "Listen to Tommy with a candle burning, and you'll see your future"? Not the greatest advice, but you did it 'cause she has those huge, hypnotizing eyes? Well Zooey's used those powers of... CONTINUE READING M. WARD & ZOOEY DESCHANEL COVER RICHARD & LINDA THOMPSON»

Posted on July 18, 2007 (16 comments)
Tags: Linda Thompson | M. Ward | Richard Thompson | Zooey Deschanel