We are looking forward immensely to the new Case Studies album This Is Another Life which is released via Sacred Bones on the 11th June. We have already posted the first ‘single’ from the record, Driving East And Through Her, and now we have another taster from it, this is the equally good Everything. Heartbreak, grief and regret rarely sounded so good… Continue reading MM Shorts 377: More From Case Studies
Case Studies is the musical project of Jesse Lortz, a prolific Seattle based musician and half of former MM faves The Dutchess & The Duke. In 2011, he released the excellent solo album The World is Just a Shape to Fill the Night. He has announced his new album This Is Another Life which will be released on Sacred Bones on the 11th June. As … Continue reading New Album From Case Studies
Oh yes, it is that time again. Here is a round up of the very best of what we posted in July, plus a couple of new ones to add to the mix. Enjoy. Download Dennis Hopper Choppers – Good To Me mp3 (from Be Ready) Morricone inspired spaghetti western feel and Tijuana style horns combine to give an authentic dusty desert twang. BTW: Whichever knob alleged … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Best Of The Month: July 2011
We posted just a couple of days ago about Case Studies, the new project from Jesse Lortz following the demise of the Dutchess & The Duke. Stereogum have premiered a third song from the forthcoming album The World Is Just a Shape to Fill the Night. It was simply too good not to re-post! The album is out on August 16 on Sacred Bones Download Case … Continue reading More From Case Studies
Both Mrs Mackerel and I were much saddened by the recent demise of duo the Dutchess & The Duke. Over the two albums they released together their special brand of folk harmonies and brilliant lyrical wordplay was a consistent joy to listen to. The first new activity to rise from these ashes is Case Studies, a new project from Jesse Lortz (aka The Duke), and his … Continue reading Introducing…Case Studies
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