Hell, Neko. It’s been Hell on Earth without you (as a solo artist). In case you haven’t heard, Neko Case will release a new solo album — one that she also produced — on June 1st. It’s called “Hell-On,” and you can hear the title track below. Case will be performing in St. Louis at … Read more
April 6th will bring us a new solo album from Jakob Dylan, who last released Seeing Things in 2008. 2010’s Women and Country finds Dylan teaming up with Neko Case and Kelly Hogan, who provide back-up vocals to 8 of the album’s 11 tracks. And whenever that happens, you’ve got our attention, not to mention … Read more
Two years ago today, Jason wrote his first column for Strangers Almanac (Glide Magazine) on the one, the only Steve Earle. Since then, he and I have truly had a blast writing every month about our favorite singer-songwriters (along with our personal connections to the music) and sharing news, lyrics, and in general, a whole … Read more
Jakob Dylan has released a glimpse of his upcoming album, Women and Country, and it just happens to be the track where Neko Case helps him out. Sometimes, we just get lucky right off the bat. While I certainly would like to hear Case’s voice a bit more, this is a very nice back porch … Read more
Photo credit: Caleb Beyers Used to “half-writing” songs to take to her fellow band members of The New Pornographers for further collaboration, Kathryn Calder had to do things differently during the process of creating her solo debut. With help from New Pornos pals, Neko Case, Kurt Dahle and Todd Fancey, along with members of Ladyhawk … Read more
Photo Credit: Jon Gitchoff “And lately you don’t make sense to me.” I can’t stop listening to this song from singer-songwriter and fellow Saint Louisan, Beth Bombara. There’s something about it that makes me think of my favorite albums I like to play in the fall. Albums like Neko Case’s Furnace Room Lullaby and Kathleen … Read more
All photos by Nate Burrell On Sunday evening, Neko Case brought her current tour in support of her latest album, The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You, to The Pageant in St. Louis. Although somewhat slowed by a migraine, or an “eye worm,” as Case … Read more
So lost I would sleep in the palms of your handsin dreams we were happy and safeI can’t comprehend the ways I miss youthey come to light in my mistakes Neko Case returns to The Pageant this evening in St. Louis, and she’s arriving with a deep catalog of songs from which to choose. You … Read more
Photo by Emily Shur We’ll all be together Even when we’re not together With our arms around each other With our faith still in each other I’ve got calling cards from twenty years ago Before Neko Case regularly started playing The Pageant in St. Louis, which she’ll once again do this Sunday, October 20th, we … Read more
Today, we’re starting a new Hall of Fame here at Speakers in Code. The Sad Bastard Hall of Fame. We know you’re excited, but let us explain a few things first about the SBHOF: 1. We’re inducting songs, not artists. Because, you know, some of our favorite musicians have a whole lotta sad bastard going … Read more
Photo by Emily Shur Well I just want to say that it happened ’cause one day when you ask yourself, “did it really happen?” You won’t believe it, but yes it did and I’m sorry Let’s talk about Neko Case, and her new album, The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I … Read more
Stephen King once wrote the novellas for two popular, classic non-horror films: Stand By Me and The Shawshank Redemption. He also wrote the novel for another movie you may have heard about: The Green Mile. Now, he’s written a southern gothic, supernatural musical with John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett called Ghost Brothers of Darkland … Read more
Well, another trip around the sun. And here we are. Again, we haven’t listened to every release. We haven’t listened to every genre. And we know many of you are probably tired of lists. But, like we mentioned last year, this is all about discovery. And again like last year, with discovery being the reason … Read more
Whatever happened to the dude on Nathaniel Rateliffe’s cover for Falling Faster Than You Can Run, well, we predict many sad bastard nights in his future. Folks, you know the image above well, and it can’t be good. She gone. However, there is hope for him to recover! (Sad drum roll…) Like we did last … Read more
The New Pornographers featuring A.C. Newman, Neko Case, and Dan Bejar (Destroyer) will be back at The Pageant on Monday, November 10th in support of their latest album, Brill Bruisers. The Pains of Being Pure At Heart will open the show. We have TWO PAIRS of tickets to give away to the show, but before … Read more
All Photos by Tim Bottchen Before the first encore last night (there were two) at The Pageant, Neko Case said it was time for a “sexy ballad.” She and The New Pornographers delivered with “Challengers,” which led into “Dancehall Domine” and “The Bleeding Heart Show.” They said their goodbyes, people started leaving…it was over, right? … Read more