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ALBUM STREAM: She & Him ‘Classics’

Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, otherwise known as She & Him, have returned with their unprecedented brand of unfiltered and unabridged stripped-down pop with the release of their new record, Classics. The record, which is set to release on Dec. 2, is a collection of covers cleverly re-defined by the duo. Songs such as Frank […]

Zooey Deschanel Dances With A Ghost In New She & Him Music Video

A follow-up to their 2013 studio album, Volume 3, indie duo She & Him–comprised of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward–are scheduled to release their upcoming album, Classics, on December 2 via Columbia Records. Classics, which was recorded live with a 20-piece orchestral ensemble arranged by M. Ward, will feature thirteen cover tracks; some of which […]

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She & Him Release “Oh No, Not My Baby” (Goffin And King Cover) From ‘Classics’

In anticipation of their new record Classics, She & Him have released a cover of Gerry Goffin and Carole King’s “Oh No, Not My Baby.” The new record, which consists of covers of old standards performed live with an orchestra, releases next month on December 2. Zooey Deschanel was born to sing this kind of music. Her […]

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She & Him Share ‘Classics’ Details, Stream “Stay Awhile” (Dusty Springfield Cover)

She & Him recently lit up the blogosphere when they announced that their next studio album, to be titled Classics, would be hitting shelves by the end of the year, and now thanks to a stream provided by the group, we know it’s something to actually get excited about. The duo (which is composed of […]

She & Him announce new album, ‘Classics’

A teaser released near the end of last week let us know She & Him had something big on the horizon, and this afternoon we learned what all the fuss was about. This fall, She & Him will released a brand new album titled Classics. The record, which will feature fourteen covers of songs that […]

WATCH: She & Him – “I Could’ve Been Your Girl”

She & Him‘s video for “I Could’ve Been Your Girl” premiered online today. The video, directed by Zooey Deschanel herself, shows Deschanel parading around with a dance crew while her She & Him counterpart, M. Ward, hangs out in a suit and sunglasses. It’s cute, which is to be expected from a band like She […]

REVIEW: She & Him – ‘Volume 3’

Artist: She & Him Album: Volume 3 Genre: Alternative, Indie Pop Label: Merge Records She & Him belong in the 1960s. They formed as a combination of the new, 2010s indie rock scene and the 1960s music; their songs were meant for nostalgia. That’s their whole deal. This whole deal creates a problem for reviews […]

WATCH: She & Him – “Never Wanted Your Love” (Live On Letterman)

There has long been a spot for good live music on David Letterman’s show. Recent guests She & Him did not do a full concert appearance, but he and her did play “Never Wanted Your Love” off their third album, the aptly titled Volume 3, recently. The duo consisting of M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel […]

M. Ward Performs “Primitive Girl” On Conan

Portland, OR’s own M. Ward made an appearance on Late Night With Conan O’Brien to perform his single “Primitive Girl.” This fantastic performance combines all of the great musicianship we expect from M. Ward, along with gritty rock and roll soul thrown into the mix. Truly a live showing that is one-of-a-kind. Check out our […]

REVIEW: M. Ward – A Wasteland Companion

Artist: M. Ward Album: A Wasteland Companion Genre: Indie/Folk/Rock Labe: Merge In my life, there are very few certainties. Off the top of my head, the only three that I can think of are as follows: I have never met a cat I didn’t want to take home. I will put off doing my dishes […]

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: The Roots & Monsters Of Folk – Dear God 2.0 (Zeds Dead Remix)

Under The Gun is bringing you quite the treat this morning, a remix of a cover. The Roots decided to cover Monsters of Folk’s (Conor Oberst, Jim James, M. Ward, Mike Mogis) song “Dear God” and now Toronto dubstep duo Zeds Dead have turned the tables by remixing their version. For Zeds’ interpretation they decided […]

SINGLE REVIEW: M. Ward – Primitive Girl

Artist: M. Ward Song: Primitive Girl Genre: Indie/Pop Album: A Wasteland Companion Earlier this week, Merge Records recording artist M. Ward released the latest single off his highly-anticipated new album, A Wasteland Companion. Brimming with pop sensibilities and indie heart, the song quickly spread across the internet, sparking conversations and igniting anticipation for the record’s […]