Samuel Locke Ward is a veteran avant-pop songwriter, home taper and comic zine maker.  Starting in the late 90’s he has released over 60+ DIY issue records both as a solo recording artist as well as recordings with bands and collaborators such as Miracles Of God, Jad Fair and Samuel Locke Ward, BBJR + SLW, Boundless Relaxation and SLW cc Watt. He has put out records on Kill Rock Stars, Already Dead, Orb Tapes and Unread Records.