M. C. Ward

Sep 23, 2024 | lazy-i.com | Tim McMahan |Leslie Stevens |M. C. Ward

Indian Caves at Slowdown, Sept. 20, 2024. by Tim McMahan,Lazy-i.comIndian Caves achieved its highest level of dreaminess about halfway through their set Friday night at Slowdown. The fourpiece, fronted by singer/songwriter Leslie Wells, play an alt-rock-verging-on-prog style reminiscent of ‘90s bands like Smashing Pumpkins with Wells at times sounding like a midwestern version of Billy Corgan.

May 23, 2023 | tinyurl.com | Jedd Beaudoin |Trent Kelly |Gary Genosko |M. C. Ward

M. Ward‘s Supernatural Thing is an uplifting musical exploration that pairs the veteran singer-songwriter with First Aid Kit, Jim James, and Dr. Dog‘s Scott McMicken. Old friends but new collaborators Shovels & Rope turn up, as does longtime friend Neko Case. Instead of the record being a star-studded event that looks more interesting on paper than it sounds on the record, the results here are exhilarating.