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Music Video: Neko Case, "People Got a Lotta Nerve"
Neko Case's "People Got a Lotta Nerve," from her album Middle Cyclone, is a catchy — if slightly eerie — song that imagines caged animals taking revenge on those who keep them that way. So it's only appropriate that the music video that accompanies the song would have the same dreamy but creepy imagery.
In this little animated gem, a bored redheaded girl gets sucked away from the drudgery of knitting and transported into a fantastical world where dozens of children jump rope on the backs of elephants and brush a tiger's mane.
What to Download: New Music Today
Tuesdays are big in entertainmentville: Not only do all the new DVD releases hit Netflix, but new music also pours into stores. So I take a spin through each week's music releases and pick out some albums and tracks worthy of a download. In addition to my picks below, you can also download the Watchmen soundtrack and Neko Case's album Middle Cyclone (check out my thoughts on all her new tracks here).
Link Time! 2/26
- Is there gender inequality in Pixar films? — Cinematical
- The story behind United States of Tara's cool opening credits. — Pop Candy
- Stevie Wonder is the secret to the Obamas' marriage.
First Listen: Neko Case, Middle Cyclone
Neko Case's Middle Cyclone was one of the top 10 reasons I got excited about 2009, so when I saw the album was streaming on NPR's site ahead of its March 3 release, I had to take a listen.
My first impression in a nutshell: This is an album that's going to grow and grow on me. Case has said she wrote a bunch of love songs for the album, but it's important to note that the term probably means something different to her than it does to most people on the planet.
Listen Up: New From Neko Case, "People Got a Lot of Nerve"
Seeing as Neko Case's album Middle Cyclone is one of the top 10 things I was most looking forward to for 2009, I'm stoked to hear a little bit of what we can expect when the album is released March 3. "People Got a Lot of Nerve" is a cute little tune that promises great things for the rest of the album. According to "People Got a Lot of Nerve," Neko Case is a "man-man-man-man-man-maneater."
Link Time! 12/16
- If you are bold enough to admit that you hate A Charlie Brown Christmas, this post is for you. — CliqueClack TV
- From Towelhead to Role Models, who are the most offensive movie characters of 2008? — Cinematical
- Whoa, Neko Case's piano collection is awesome.
Link Time! 9/2
- Five reasons why Scott Porter should play Ryan on Brothers and Sisters. — The Ausiello Files
- Dr. Horrible lives on with comics and a soundtrack.
The New Pornographers — with Neko! — Sing Sweetly for AOL
If you're a fan of The New Pornographers, you know that catching Neko Case on tour with the band isn't always the easiest feat. (When both she and Dan Bejar appeared with the band in San Francisco in September, I nearly fell over.) For those of you who still haven't had that pleasure, AOL's Interface concert series has delivered the next best thing: live performances of four songs from Challengers with Neko performing, all available for download as mp3s or videos. Yay!
Getting Into: Neko Case
How often have you said "I really think I would like that band, but I've never gotten into them"? Therein lies the inspiration for Getting Into, where I'll help start your education about a singer, band, or film director by telling you what albums or movies you'll need as a beginner, intermediate, and advanced fan. (Got ideas for Getting Into posts?
Concert Review: The New Pornographers at The Warfield, 9/17
The New Pornographers are commonly referred to as a supergroup, but often, when they perform live, they don't quite live up to that billing. Featured member Neko Case doesn't typically tour with the group, and Destroyer's Dan Bejar is even less likely to show. But both of the frequently absent singers made it out to the band's show this week at The Warfield in San Francisco, and I now can't even imagine how the group functions without them.
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