M. Ward

M. Ward
Ward performing at the Glastonbury Festival, June 27, 2009
Ward performing at the Glastonbury Festival, June 27, 2009
Background information
Birth nameMatthew Stephen Ward
Born (1973-10-04) October 4, 1973 (age 51)
OriginGlendale, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • guitarist
Instruments
Years active1999–present
Labels
Member ofShe & Him
Formerly ofMonsters of Folk
Websitemwardmusic.com

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.