M. Ward teams up with Zooey Deschanel for new album

If the rise to indie-rock royalty was a political game, then M. Ward would seem to be rubbing elbows with the right public figures. Not that the singer/songwriter hasn’t already established himself as a force to be reckoned with, but as of late, Ward has been getting some extra attention as a result of notable collaborations.

With the world waiting with baited breath for further confirmation of his team-up with long-time friend Conor Oberst, Ward has begun side projects with other indie darlings. Most recently he has hooked up with the actress Zooey Deschanel to produce her album.

Although the starlet is no stranger to music (she has had her own cabaret act, If All The Stars Were Pretty Babies for years), it wasn’t until Director Martin Hayens paired her up with the guitarist to do a cover of Richard and Linda Thompson’s “When I Get to the Border” for his film The Go-Getter, that she even considered putting out a record. But, with the talented Ward at her side, its safe to say that Deschanel is in good, seasoned musical hands.

Her album was completed in May, but no label or release date has been announced.

Related links:
MWardMusic.com
Zooey Deschanel on MySpace
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