The NYT Magazine has a lengthy feature on Neko Case by Daniel Menaker this weekend, complete with a nifty interactive map where you can follow the history of her singing travails thus far.
Bet you can guess who I'll be listening to the rest of the afternoon…
If you don’t know her Gwenda, definitely check out my friend Shara Worden (My Brightest Diamond) – she’s toured with Neko and Sufjian Stevens etc…
http://www.mybrightestdiamond.com/
I totally heart My Brightest Diamond — some of my most reliable writing music!
that’ll teach me for skipping straight to the crossword. going to read now
I was struck by reading this how Neko Case has lived the ultimate coming-of-age story. Not to be trite but her life sounds like a YA novel – from being unwanted at birth to leaving home at 15 to following an artistic career. I love her music but this article really elevates her personally for me. Thanks for linking (and I am linking to it as well!)