MTV Interviews Zooey at Sundance About “Volume Two” (with Video)
Posted on January 22, 2009
MTV has a short interview with Zooey about “Volume Two” while she was at Sundance promoting her new film 500 Days of Summer.
“We’re working on it. I can’t say exactly when it will be finished. … Give me some time! I need a break!” she laughed. “I’ve been writing a lot, and we’ve been recording some, so, hopefully, I don’t know. I don’t want to put a number on it, but it’s going well and, I mean, it’s fun, as always.” [read more]
Check out the accompanying video below:
She & Him on New Starbucks Compilation Album
Posted on January 22, 2009
According to Pitchfork, Starbucks will release on January 30th a compilation album (titled Sweetheart), which will include a She & Him track covering the Screamin’ Jay Hawkins song “I Put a Spell On You.” The complete track list is as follows:
01 Death Cab for Cutie: “Love Song” (Cure cover)
02 Katy Perry: “Black and Gold” (Sam Sparro cover)
03 DeVotchKa: “Hot Burrito #1 (I’m Your Toy)” (Flying Burrito Brothers cover)
04 Department of Eagles: “Love Me” (Elvis Presley cover)
05 Jessica Lea Mayfield: “Words of Love” (Buddy Holly cover)
06 Ben Bridwell: “Your Love Is Forever” (George Harrison cover)
07 Kate Tucker: “I’m on Fire” (Bruce Springsteen cover)
08 Rogue Wave: “Maps” (Yeah Yeah Yeahs cover)
09 A.C. Newman: “Take on Me” (a-ha cover)
10 Jem: “Yellow” (Coldplay cover)
11 Richard Hawley: “Early Morning Rain” (Gordon Lightfoot cover)
12 Daniel Martin Moore: “I Hear Music” (Billie Holiday cover)
13 She & Him: “I Put a Spell on You” (Screamin’ Jay Hawkins cover)
14 Lila Downs: “My One and Only Love” (Frank Sinatra cover)
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“Never Had Nobody Like You” MP3 Download from Matt’s Upcoming “Hold Time”
Posted on January 15, 2009
Pitchfork has a short article and a MP3 download of “Never Had Nobody Like You”, a track from Matt’s upcoming solo album, “Hold Time.” Zooey does some of the backing vocals for this track. Enjoy!
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“Why Do You Let Me Stay Here” – New York Post’s Top Ten Singles of 2008
Posted on December 17, 2008
The New York Post’s POPTRACKS ranked “Why Do You Let Me Stay Here” as #8 of the Top Ten Singles of 2008, stating:
“Why don’t you sit right down and stay awhile? We like the same things and I like your style,” sounds like the perfect reason to get to know someone, eh? It actually is the exact reason I gave these two lil’ fellas a chance on my playlist. Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward may have had two very different career paths in the past, but by the sounds of this buttery ’40s inspired hit, their future may melt together like an ooey-gooey fantastical dream. [read]
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Vote for She & Him in the 2008 Pitchfork Readers Poll
Posted on December 5, 2008
Don’t forget to vote for “She & Him: Volume One” as the #1 Favorite Album of 2008 in the 2008 Pitchfork Readers Poll and Readers Survey. You can vote here.
“This Is Not a Test” Metromix Chicago’s Most Essential Songs of 2008
Posted on December 5, 2008
“This Is Not a Test” was ranked #6 on Metromix Chicago’s Best Songs of 2008.
6. She & Him, “This Is Not a Test”
Anyone who saw “Elf” knew Zooey Deschanel could sing, but no one could have predicted that, by teaming up with folk-rock icon M. Ward, she could create music this gorgeously timeless.
She & Him Visits E! News
Posted on November 28, 2008
From the Merge Records website:
She & Him visited E! News, and the segment will air on Friday, November 28th at 7 and 11pm EST and again on November 29th at 3 and 8am and 12pm EST.
Recover from your food comas with a hearty helping of entertainment news and gossip, and a side of She & Him. Happy Thanksgiving!
[thanks foobar]
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“Volume One” Paste Magzine’s Album of the Year
Posted on November 21, 2008
Paste Magazine has chosen Volume One as their Album of the Year, calling “the 13 songs on Volume One … lovely throwbacks to blissful ’60s pop, tastefully arranged and produced.” [read more] [thanks therainytype]
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She & Him Interview on WHYY (Philadelphia, PA) on October 29th
Posted on October 25, 2008
She & Him will have an interview on the WHYY show “On Canvas” in the Philadelphia, PA area on October 29 at 8 PM. WHYY has provided a preview on YouTube. [thanks foobar]
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She & Him @ Apollo Theatre
Posted on September 8, 2008
Got an e-mail via the She & Him mailing list today:
Hello!
She & Him are going to be a part of a very special event in New York City tomorrow night (September 9th, 2008) at The Apollo Theatre. If you would like to attend this show, please send an email to info@zeitgeistmanagement.com
The first 30 names submitted will be sent a confirmation email with all pertinent details.Please only respond if you can actually attend as this performance will be filmed and all the seats must be filled.
SPECTACLE:
ELVIS COSTELLO WITH……Jakob Dylan, Jenny Lewis and She & HimLOCATION:
The Apollo Theatre
235 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027DATE:
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008TIME:
Doors open at 6:45 PM
Doors close promptly at 7:30 PM
No admittance after 7:30 PM (No Exceptions)
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