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Stream the New M.Ward Album...She & Him Sans She

Stream the album here!

Exclusive first listen: M.Ward, in conjunction with NPR, released his up-coming album via full stream. Hold Time, the newest solo effort by Ward, drops Feb.17 on Merge. Descriptions of the LP have included words such as warm, timeless, acoustic and rustic. Well, what were you expecting -- it's M.Ward. Guest vocal appearances include that of Lucinda Williams, Rachel Blumberg of the Decemberists and of course, the SHE, Zooey Deschanel.

Enjoy the "Hold Time" music video here.

November 4, 2008 - Election Day

We, the Stark writers, intrupt your regular coverage to encourage all of our US readers to vote. For Barack Obama -- especially our Pennsylvania readers. We need all of you Bethlehem, PA folks on our side here.

For our UK friends, we know you're all on our team as well.

When we return, look out for coverage from our recent trip to Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble, the amazing new record from Dent May, and an intimate show with McCarthy Trenching. We also weigh in on some larger records including the new Ryan Adams and Lucinda Williams releases. We'll also take a second look at Ponytail via their most recent Halloween show in Brooklyn. Until then...

Vote hard, vote often.

Love,
Stark.

photo credit: Ashley Herriman