M. Ward - "Hold Time"

I am so in love with Portland, Oregon it's not even funny. One of many reasons: all of the completely stellar musicians that got started in Portland's fab music scene.

One of those is the excellent M. Ward who's new album, Hold Time, will be released February 17, 2009. It's got some great guest appearances by solo artist Lucinda Williams, Rachel Blumberg of The Decemberists, and actress/songstress Zooey Deschanel (who, not gonna lie, I've got a bit of a girl crush on). Get an early listen to the album in it's entirety here.

(photo courtesy yeled)