Neko Case, singer-songwriter, the Patsy-Cline of our time recently released her electronic press kit (EPK) for her upcoming album Middle Cyclone out on Anti on March 3rd. I was first introduced to Neko surprisingly off an album called “New Coat of Paint:Songs of Tom Waits”. Ever since then I’ve been captivated by her sound. The youtube press kit is posted below, it sounds like this album could be a top contender for my pick of 2009. From first look we should definitely look forward to some beautiful love songs with that wistful country feel. I can’t wait to get my hands on ‘This Tornado Loves You’.
*Side note Neko Case is also lead singer for The New Pornographers, I had a chance to see them live this past year and they gave a great performance.
The Needle Has Landed is off her last album “Fox Confessor Brings The Flood”
Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis from “New Coat of Paint:Songs of Tom Waits”
I posted that wait cover myself – that is also how I became aware of Neko. This addition info and tunes is appreciated!
You might wanna lower the resolution on her pic – takes a while to load.
Love a bit of Neko, nice one Trini. (I’ve resized the pic for quicker loading)
She’s got a nice write-up in the music edition of the Oxford American (and if you like quirky, great Southern influenced music, it’s worth the news stand price).
On my short list of releases I’m looking forward to.