A quick update on Zooey Deschanel and Matt Ward's She and Him. A video for 'In The Sun', directed by Peyton Reed (him of Yes Man and The Break-Up directorial fame), has just hit the airwaves and it's well worth a watch (and not just because of Zoeey!) It features a great choreographed dance routine through a school by Zooey, with Ward cast as the silent loner type until the end when he whips out the guitar and plays a mean solo in the gym!
The single is out on March 29th and they follow that up with their first UK gig at Koko on May 7th.
I feel sorry for Matt Ward. It must be hard being in a band where 99% of the focus seems to be on your band mate. Then again, it's not everyone who shares a band with a major Hollywood star in Zooey Deschanel, most recently seen in the wonderful (500) Days of Summer. Zooey has always had an interest in music and had recorded many self penned home demos before her movie career took off but, ever since, it seems she's used her films as a vehicle for her voice. I can remember her singing prominently in Elf, Yes Man, and there was a karaoke scene in (500) Days of Summer as well, but fair play to her.
Now She and Him are back with the first song to be taken from their sophomore album, 'Volume Two'. 'In The Sun' is a summery, feel good tune with a catchy piano hook and a fun chorus with guest vocals from Tilly and the Wall. I can't quite make my mind up about Zooey's vocals though. They're perfect for this kind of music, sugary and sweet but I don't see any real power to it, which I suppose is a moot point if they keep on putting out sunny pop like this.
'In The Sun' is released on March the 15th and you can listen to it below.
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