Jim Ward and Tegan Quin Unite for 'Broken Songs' Duet -- Song Premiere

Jim Ward, the understated singer and guitarist of At the Drive-In, Sparta and Sleepercar, completed his trilogy of solo EPs, ending with the contemplative, acoustic album 'The End Begins' in February. Now, Ward's three EPs are being packaged as one in 'Quiet in the Valley, On the Shores the End Begins' with bonus EP 'The Electric Six' to be self-released physically and digitally Aug. 2.

The El Paso, Texas singer's track 'Broken Songs,' which is available as a single now, is full of driving chords, the squeal of a teapot and Ward's melodically laid-back voice. With the help of Canadian rocker Tegan Quin of Tegan and Sara, the second verse fills out perfectly followed by a terse yet soaring cello accompaniment.

Listen to Jim Ward's 'Broken Songs'


"Tegan and I had a long conversation over dinner one night in Vancouver about our mutual habit of leaving situations early in life, bailing before it can bail on you maybe," Ward tells Spinner. "A little after that I was in Marfa on vacation, and sat down and wrote this song pretty much in one sitting. I wrote a verse for Tegan and asked if she would sing on it, and she did and it blew my mind. I am forever indebted to her for that."

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