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Supernatural Thing Due Out June 23 via ANTI- and Features First Aid Kit, Jim James, and Neko Case
Apr 27, 2023
By Mark Redfern
M. Ward has announced a new album, Supernatural Thing, and shared its first single, title track “Supernatural Thing,” via an animated music video. Supernatural Thing features First Aid Kit, Jim James, and Neko Case. More
Video Released to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Blacklisted
Aug 19, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Neko Case has shared a live performance video for “I Wish I Was the Moon” from her 2002 album, Blacklisted. Performed at Case’s home studio in Vermont, it has been released to celebrate the album’s 20th anniversary. More
Wild Creatures Out Today via Epitaph
Apr 22, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Today, Neko Case has shared a new compilation album, Wild Creatures, which is out today via Epitaph. The album also includes a new song, “Oh, Shadowless.” More
Mass Romantic Reissue Due Out December 10 via Matador; Band Also Celebrating 16th Anniversary of Twin Cinema on Tour
Jul 13, 2021
By Mark Redfern
The New Pornographers have announced a 21st anniversary edition of their 2000-released album Mass Romantic. They have also announced some tour dates where they perform either Mass Romantic or 2005’s Twin Cinema (turning sweet 16 this year) in their entirety. More
Hell-On Out Now via ANTI-
Nov 01, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Neko Case released a new album, Hell-On, back in June via ANTI-. Now she has shared a video for “Last Lion of Albion.” Laura Plansker directed the stop-motion animated clip, which chronicles the journey of a lion. More
Case and Lanegan Let It All Hang Out
Aug 01, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Neko Case released a new album, Hell-On, back in June via ANTI-. Its highlight might have been “Curse of the I-5 Corridor,” a 7-minute long duet with Mark Lanegan that was our #1 Song of the Week. Now she has shared a 1-minute video clip for the song. Why it’s not a full 7-minute long video is confusing, but none-the-less there’s lots to see in the short time. Xan Aranda directed the clip, in which Case and Lanegan disrobe to reveal nude body suits, with animated body hair and genitals over top (the animation is by Janice Chun). The genitals then share a corndog. More
Hell-On Out Now via ANTI-
Jun 07, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Neko Case released a new album, Hell-On, last Friday via ANTI-. Last night she stopped by Conan to perform one of the album’s singles, “Bad Luck.” More
Hell-On Due Out June 1 via ANTI-
May 24, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Neko Case is releasing a new album, Hell-On, on June 1 via ANTI-. Now you can stream the whole album. More
Plus Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Ryley Walker, Arctic Monkeys, and a Wrap-up of the Last Two Weeks' Other Notable New Tracks
May 18, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
We skipped Songs of the Week last week for various reasons, but now we’re back with two week’s worth of songs. For that reason, this week it’s a Top 15, instead of our usual Top 10. More
Hell-On Due Out June 1 via ANTI-
May 15, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Neko Case is releasing a new album, Hell-On, on June 1 via ANTI-. Now she has shared another song from the album, “Curse of the I-5 Corridor.” The 7-minute long song is a duet with Mark Lanegan. Plus she has shared a funny 16-second visual for the song, where she is wearing a revealing jumpsuit with black bars (or Chinese food) obscuring the NSFW bits. More
Plus Neko Case, Stuart A. Staples, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Jenny Hval, Janelle Monáe, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable Tracks
Apr 13, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
The top songs in this week’s Songs of the Week list were readily apparent, it was just a case of working out the order, with the Top 5 switching order several times before being finalized. Many of this week’s new songs are initial singles from albums or EPs also announced this week. More
Hell-On Due Out June 1 via ANTI-
Apr 10, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Neko Case is releasing a new album, Hell-On, on June 1 via ANTI-. Previously she shared its title track, “Hell-On” (which was one of our Songs of the Week), as well as a trailer for the album that featured her singing “Hell-On” while snakes slithered around her head. Now she has shared another song from the album, “Bad Luck.” More
Plus The Beat Escape, The Decemberists, Simian Mobile Disco, JB Dunckel, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Mar 09, 2018
By Mark Redfern
After a couple of strong weeks for Songs of the Week, it was more much more of a challenge this week to come up with 10 songs we were truly excited about. But we’re really fully passionate about this week’s Top 5 and stand behind the rest of the Top 10. More
Hell-On Due Out June 1 via ANTI-
Mar 06, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Neko Case has announced a new album, Hell-On, and shared its title track. The album is due out June 1 via ANTI-. Below is “Hell-On,” followed by the album’s crazy cover art and its tracklist. Also below is a trailer for the album that features her singing “Hell-On” while snakes slither around her head. More
Grizzly Bear, Slowdive, Neko Case, Julien Baker, and others on Memorial Day Weekend (May 25 – 28) in Quincy, Washington
Feb 05, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
The Sasquatch! Music Festival has revealed the lineup for their 2018 festival, their 17th year. Once again it will be going down Memorial Day Weekend (May 25 - 28) at the Gorge Amphitheater in Quincy, Washington. The lineup includes Bon Iver, The National, Modest Mouse, David Byrne, Spoon, Grizzly Bear, Slowdive, Neko Case, Julien Baker, TV On The Radio, Tune-Yards, Wolf Parade, Japandroids, Big Thief, Perfume Genius, Japanese Breakfast, Benjamin Clementine, Phoebe Bridgers, Algiers, Pond, and others. More
Twin Peaks Revival Comes to Showtime May 21
Feb 23, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
The iconic early ‘90s TV show Twin Peaks co-created by David Lynch and Mark Frost is returning to screens May 21 with a brand new season on Showtime that’s being co-written and directed by Lynch and features much of the original cast. More
case/lang/veirs Out June 17 via ANTI-
May 09, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Neko Case, k.d. lang, and Laura Veirs have teamed up for a collaborative album, case/lang/veirs. It’s due out June 17 via ANTI-. The trio has shared another song from the record, “Delirium.” Listen below, followed by their tour dates. More
case/lang/veirs Out June 17 via ANTI-
Apr 19, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Neko Case, k.d. lang, and Laura Veirs have teamed up for a collaborative album, case/lang/veirs. It’s due out June 17 via ANTI-. The trio has shared another song from the record, “Honey and Smoke,” and announced some more tour dates. Both are below. More
case/lang/veirs Out June 17 via ANTI-
Feb 29, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Neko Case, k.d. lang, and Laura Veirs have teamed up for a collaborative album, case/lang/veirs. It’s due out June 17 via ANTI-. The trio has shared the album’s first single, “Atomic Number,” as well as an album trailer. Both are below. The super-group has also announced some tour dates, which are also below. More
Truckdriver, Gladiator, Mule Out Now via ANTI-
Jan 11, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Neko Case has shared a video for “Man.” The song originally appeared on her 2013 album, The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You. It was also featured on last fall’s vinyl box set, Truckdriver, Gladiator, Mule, which is out now via ANTI-. More
Truckdriver, Gladiator, Mule Due Out November 13 via ANTI-
Sep 02, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Neko Case is set to release her entire solo discography on vinyl as part of a box set entitled Truckdriver, Gladiator, Mule. It’s due out November 13 via ANTI- and below you can watch a trailer for it. She has also announced some tour dates in which she will be performing as a quartet for the first time in 14 years and playing songs from across her catalog. More
Limited Edition Red Vinyl Out April 18
Jan 28, 2015
By Mike Hilleary
For this year’s Record Store Day celebration, Neko Case has announced a special reissue of her 2006 album Fox Confessor Brings the Flood. More
Aug 14, 2014
By Laura Studarus
On Sunday, August 10, Neko Case performed at Hulen in Bergen, Norway. More
Staring Ellie Kemper as a Woman in Love
Jul 10, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Not long ago, Neko Case and Kelly Hogan cut a comedy song called “These Aren’t The Droids” in support of OneKid OneWorld comp 2776: A Millennium of American Asskickery. More
6th - 9th on Randall's Island
Jun 10, 2014
By Austin Trunick
The Big Apple’s annual outdoor music festival took place June 6th through 9th, 2014, on Randall’s Island. Jack White, Vampire Weekend, Grimes, Phoenix, Interpol, Spoon, Janelle Monae, Jenny Lewis, and many others played to large, sweaty NYC crowds, and photographer Robert Kidd was there to cover the action.
Check out his photos of day one here, and days two and three here. More
June 18-22 in Calgary, Alberta
Mar 04, 2014
By Laura Studarus
After being rained out last year, the Sled Island Festival in Calgary, Alberta is back and better than ever. More
Feb 04, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Last night Neko Case continued her recent bout of late night appearances with a stop on Conan. More
Performs "Red Tide," "Hold On, Hold On," and Others
Jan 13, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Over the weekend Neko Case was featured on the latest episode of Austin City Limits. More
Dec 16, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Looking forward to a new year Neko Case has decided to take a look back in a new lyric video for her ballad track “Calling Cards.” More
Nov 25, 2013
By Laura Studarus
The sixth annual Le Guess Who? festival kicks off November 28 in Utrecht, Netherlands. With shows scattered in venues around the city, it’s an ideal way to take in the Netherlands while experiencing music from across the world and genre spectrum. (Sweaty festival tents—who needs ‘em?)
Taking Place This January
Nov 20, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Neko Case has announced a string new performances in support of her newest album The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You. More
Plays "Night Still Comes," "Calling Cards," and "Local Girl"
Nov 01, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Stopping by NPR to perform the radio station’s ongoing “Tiny Desk Concert” series, singer/songwriter Neko Case found herself embracing the Halloween spirit in full yesterday when she arrived dressed in a furry gorilla suit. More
Oct 25, 2013
By Matt Fink
She cuts an intimidating profile in her music, all powerhouse vocals and sharp-tongued lyrics, but Neko Case is surprisingly soft-spoken in person. More
Oct 24, 2013
By Matt Fink
It was an image that burned through the blogosphere in the spring of 2009—Neko Case crouching on the hood of a 1967 Mercury Cougar, ready to pounce as she brandished a sword on the cover of her Middle Cyclone album. More
Seriously People, Just Turn Them Off
Oct 24, 2013
By Laura Studarus
As reported by Stereogum, Neko Case really doesn’t like photography at her shows. More
Performs "Man" and "Night Still Comes"
Sep 04, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Kicking off a North American tour later this week, last night Neko Case stopped by the set of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon where she and her backing band performed several tracks from her newly release LP The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You. More
The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You Out Sept. 3
Aug 26, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Next week on Sept. 3 Neko Case will release her newest album, The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You. More
Case and Anti- To Donate $5 With Each Video Share
Aug 21, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
The only thing more traumatic for an animal lover than seeing an dog or cat in need of a home, is turning the channel on your television and hearing Sarah Mclachlan’s “Angel” as a bunch of footage is shown advocating against animal cruelty. Taking a much more less guilt-ridden tact is Neko Case. More
The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You Out Sept. 3
Aug 19, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
A full two weeks ahead of its scheduled release on Sept. 3, Neko Case has offered up a stream of her forthcoming new album The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You. More
Aug 08, 2013
By Scott Dransfield
On Sept. 3 Neko Case will release her new album, The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You. More
Aug 07, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Soon to premiere its fourth season, HBO’s Boadwalk Empire will be accompanied by a new all-star compilation of music capturing the music of the Prohibition era. More
Summer Tour Dates Also Announced
Jun 07, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Neko Case has announced the release of a new solo album, scheduled for release later this year. More
Apr 08, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Neko Case has announced plans to return to the live stage next month. More
“Stop Dragging My Heart Around”
Aug 19, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Still out on the road together, My Morning Jacket and Neko Case have trotted out a new cover. We have the video. More
Live Video of them Performing “Islands in the Stream”
Aug 11, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Neko Case and My Morning Jacket are currently touring together and yesterday in Pittsburgh they both joined the stage to perform Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s 1983 duet “Islands in the Stream.” More
Cover Featured on “True Blood” Soundtrack
Jun 24, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Nick Cave is known for his dark narratives. Neko Case has made her career on her Southern twang. Vampire drama True Blood trades in epic tales of good, evil, and nudity. Put ‘em together and what do you get? A fantastic cover of The Zombies’ “She’s Not There.” More
'No Color' Out in March, SXSW Shows Announced
Feb 25, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
Singer, songwriter, and New Pornographer Neko Case dished about upcoming Dodos album No Color yesterday on her Twitter account. More
Jan 06, 2011
By Laura Studarus
When orchestral collective Lost in the Trees hits the road this year, they’ll be bolstered by an extra bit of star power. We have the details. More
Interviews
Jul 18, 2022
By Kyle Mullin
Director Geoff Marslett and Neko Case talk about their new movie, Quantum Cowboys. More
Oct 25, 2013
By Matt Fink
She cuts an intimidating profile in her music, all powerhouse vocals and sharp-tongued lyrics, but Neko Case is surprisingly soft-spoken in person. More
Oct 24, 2013
By Matt Fink
It was an image that burned through the blogosphere in the spring of 2009—Neko Case crouching on the hood of a 1967 Mercury Cougar, ready to pounce as she brandished a sword on the cover of her Middle Cyclone album. More
Reviews
Jun 01, 2018
By Michael James Hall
Following on from 2016’s largely glorious three-way collaboration with Laura Veirs and k.d. lang, the sometimes voice of Canadian indie supergroup The New Pornographers has returned with an album that steers her ever further away from pure country and ever closer to the kind of perfect chamber pop currently harvested by the likes of Eleanor Friedberger or Andrew Bird. More
Aug 30, 2013
By Susannah Young
Two themes rear their heads in Neko Case‘s songwriting: a deft touch when it comes to showing us the icky, corporeal aspects of life and a fondness for externalizing internal turmoil, whether expressing baser desires through another’s thoughts or projecting them onto the natural world. More
Aug 11, 2009
By Lorraine Carpenter
A report from day three of Lollapalooza 2009, including Lou Reed, Bat For Lashes, The Raveonettes, Neko Case, and Jane’s Addiction. More
Mar 19, 2009
By Gary Knight
Middle Cyclone comes off like a decent art house film that demands as much appreciation as it does affect once-is-enough sentiment. Neko Case is as cryptic as ever, but then straight-forward like never before. More