Music

THE PROJECT
Case's 1st art rock EP, the banshee

THE INFLUENCES
Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Lana Del Rey, Fiona Apple, Brandi Carlile

THE SPIEL
On January 31, I'll unravel my Southern folk roots, white feminist tendencies, and the punk rock notion that a pissed off chick with a voice may not herald tragedy --as folklore lets on-- but change.
the banshee blends rock with echoes of folk, classical, and jazz, while seeking to honor influence Nina Simone's demand that artists "reflect the times." An exploration of the screaming woman, the 6-song debut EP comes in response to America's 2016 election and the U.S.'s current sociopolitical climate.

the banshee drops on all major online streaming services January 31, 2019.

THE TEAM
Drums: David Cornejo
Guitar: Joemca Castillo
Bass: Kristin Bidwell
Violin: Anna Heflin
Cello: Thea Simelow
Ukulele: Case Watson

Music and lyrics by Case Watson
Produced by Paul “Willie Green” Womack for Paul Womack Media
Recorded by Paul “Willie Green” Womack and Cedric Wilson at Seaside Lounge Studios and The GreenHouse Recording Co.
Mixed and Mastered by Paul “Willie Green” Womack at The GreenHouse Recording Co.

Album cover photo by Stephanie Hawkins
Album cover design by Deena So'Oteh

SOUNDS LIKE
"A more punk Lana Del Rey," St. Vincent, Fiona Apple, Sia, Lorde, The Cranberries

FOLLOW CASE'S JOURNEY...

Lucky I have all these FINISHED LETTERS to keep me cool on this hot autumn day. Also, I figured out how to use #Boomerang! #lawlz #climatechange #snailmail #screamwithme #banshee

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Sep 26, 2017 at 9:37am PDT

Finishing up 7 letters today as part of the #screamwithme #crowdfunding #perk, The Penpal. □ #snailmail #banshee #womeninrock #artist #community

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Sep 25, 2017 at 8:16am PDT

2 days to go! Filling pages with #handwritten #lyrics and thoughts on #crowdfunding, #art, #humanconnection, and other deep #poop. More on that later. Please keep me thinkin' and writin', fam! 2 more days to claim perks!! All money and #inspiration is going toward this personal work of #feminist #activism. <3 -- #screamwithme #activismthroughart #neverthelessshepersisted #actuallyshecan #support

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Sep 14, 2017 at 12:28pm PDT

So her birthday is not until March, but #SisterRosettaTharpe is too friggin cool to ignore in the #Banshee #crowdfunding month. Her guitar blazed trails and licks across genres -- gospel, folk, rhythm-n-blues, and swing -- until she became one of the foremost and most kickass pioneers of rock ‘n’ roll. Girlfriend was a huge influence on some of the most recognizable male names in #rockhistory. But I’m here for Sister today. Three cheers for the #GodmotherofRocknRoll. -- #screamwithme #reclaimingmytime #actuallyshecan #neverthelessshepersisted #womeninrock #music #activismthroughart #womeninmusic

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Sep 13, 2017 at 11:34am PDT

Working on a #shoutout #song today. Stay tuned til tmrw for the results... □□□□□ -- #screamwithme #banshee #crowdfunding #womeninmusic #womeninfolk #womeninrock #activismthroughart #thankyou

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Sep 8, 2017 at 1:48pm PDT

Today on the #crowdfunding trail, we celebrate the the birthday of a #badass #banshee from #punkrock #herstory. On this day in 1951, the #Universe in her infinite wisdom gave us Chrissie Hynde, the #smoky #contralto #singer, #songwriter, #guitarist, and founding member of #ThePretenders. “Distinctive voices in rock are trained through years of many things: #frustration, #fear, #loneliness, #anger, #insecurity, #arrogance, #narcissism, or just sheer #perseverance – anything but a teacher.” Though I’ve never had a consistent voice teacher, my #rage has kept me warm (and singing) in the roughest times. Happy birthday, girl. -- #screamwithme #activismthroughart #singing #womeninmusic #womeninrock #womeninpunk #trailblazer #chrissiehynde

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Sep 7, 2017 at 6:34pm PDT

From a beautifully #complex and #evocative #tarot reading with the even more beautifully evocative LeeAnne Hutchison. We spent the afternoon discussing #art, #inspiration, and the beautiful #power and significance money can have when you spend it on what inspires you. Thank you so much for letting me delve into your life with you for a few hours and for helping me pursue my own inner #KingofPentacles. <3 -- #screamwithme #womensupportingwomen #tighteningthenet #sisterfromanothermister #womeninthearts #matriarch #highpriestess #tarotreading #artofasking #crowdfunding #humanconnection

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Sep 7, 2017 at 6:10pm PDT

Happy #LucindaWilliamsDay! This chick’s been screaming (ie, releasing original #rock, #folk, and #blues #albums) for almost 40 years. “There’s so many other things to write about than #unrequitedlove.” True that, girl. The #banshee won’t be #screaming about that anytime soon. -- #screamwithme #crowdfunding #actuallyshecan #neverthelessshepersisted #activismthroughart #music #womeninmusic #womeninfolk #womeninrock #womeninblues

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Sep 6, 2017 at 7:42am PDT

#SPOTLIGHT ON: @williegreen1 Paul "Willie Green” Womack got his first #drummachine at age eight and has been making #records ever since. He graduated #BerkleeCollegeofMusic with a degree in #MusicProduction & #Engineering before moving to Brooklyn in 2007. He has worked with a who's who of #mainstream and #independent #hiphop, building up a production and engineering resume that includes Wiz Khalifa, The Roots, Cannibal Ox, Reks, Roc Marciano, Open Mike Eagle, billy woods, and Murs. Along with his hip-hop work, Green has also worked in the #R&B and #Gospel worlds, working with artists such as Donnie McClurkin, Corina Corina and Barrie McLain. -- Help me pay this #badass producer here: goo.gl/6ie4mk -- #screamwithme #banshee #crowdfunding #womeninmusic #womeninfolk #womeninrock #music #activismthroughart #neverthelessshepersisted #actuallyshecan

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Sep 4, 2017 at 7:55am PDT

Today, the #banshee shares a lyric excerpt. Almost 1/3 of the way there and only 2 weeks remaining! Claim your perk, get your Maxine Waters print, and help me fund this thing! -- Contribute here: goo.gl/6ie4mk -- #screamwithme #reclaimingmytime #actuallyshecan #neverthelessshepersisted #activismthroughart #music #crowdfunding #womeninmusic #womeninfolk #womeninrock #feminist #activism #reflectthetimes

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Sep 3, 2017 at 9:38am PDT

#SPOTLIGHT ON: Jen Anaya □ Jen Anaya is an #actor, #singer, #cellist, #writer, #doula, friend, super-secret #ninja, #lifecoach, #runner, #puppypetter, and lover of life, art, and the human race. She moved to NYC after receiving her BA in Music from #ArizonaState. Many plays, musicals, web series and short films later, she’s figured out that the kind of work she wants to do is the kind of work that moves people to tears, to laughter, to change, to feel, whatever. #Teaching/#mentoring is also something Jen adores and learns more from than anything else she’s ever done. She has the most phenomenal #family and #tribe of friends that a human could ask for. She believes the best things we can be are #joyful, #grateful, and #kind. -- Help me pay this #wonderwoman! >> goo.gl/6ie4mk -- #screamwithme #banshee #actuallyshecan #neverthelessshepersisted #womensupportingwomen #cello #womeninmusic #womeninfolk #womeninrock

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Sep 2, 2017 at 10:46am PDT

Today on the #crowdfunding trail, an excerpt of lyrics from "I'll Fall You in Love." #Funfact: This is the oldest song on the album, the 1st I ever wrote in this #genre, and the song that inspired the project, #Banshee. I wrote it almost exactly 2 years ago in Virginia City, Montana. -- #screamwithme #crowdfunding #activismthroughart #actuallyshecan #neverthelessshepersisted

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 31, 2017 at 8:38am PDT

Weird how predictable the income is. #20perhour #exactly. Gotta save up for a portable #amp and #microphone so I can play for longer. #Suggestions? #busking #subwayperformer #screamwithme #womeninfolk #womeninmusic #acoustic #guitar #makeitrain #dolladollabillyall

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 30, 2017 at 7:07pm PDT

Tonight's #setlist. #busking #streetperformance #subwayperformer #whattimeisit #showtime #screamwithme

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 30, 2017 at 4:58pm PDT

Getting ready to do some #busking for the #Banshee. -- #screamwithme #crowdfunding #streetperformer #streetperformance

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 30, 2017 at 1:27pm PDT

#SPOTLIGHT ON: @mydearmycroft ? Joemca is a #guitarist, #audioengineer, #mixer, #sounddesigner, and #composer/ #songwriter. He works out of Joemca’s Laboratory in Chelsea. Credits include production for his band, My Dear Mycroft, A Devil's Broadcast, Kacie Marie, MEET THE PATIENTS, #music and #sounddesign for experimental #puppettheater, #audioplay productions, and #animation. And lastly, he believes in #rockandroll. Help me pay this awesome musician and #pickaperk here! --> igg.me/at/Uwh8cdaMk9w -- #screamwithme #banshee #activismthroughart #womeninrock #womeninfolk #womeninmusic #crowdfunding #actuallyshecan #neverthelessshepersisted

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 29, 2017 at 11:22am PDT

Today marks the 54th anniversary of the #CivilRightsMovement’s Great #MarchonWashington, where #MartinLutherKingJr. delivered his #IHaveADream speech. Also in the crowd was #folk #singersongwriter and #politicalactivist #JoanBaez, leading the hordes of #protesters and #freedomfighters in choruses of “We Shall Overcome.” “Oh deep in my heart, I do believe we shall #overcome someday.” Here’s to you, Joan. -- #activismthroughart #screamwithme #singwithme #weshallovercome #womeninfolk #womeninmusic #civilrights #marchonwashington

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 28, 2017 at 9:33am PDT

Marching into battle □ #Photo by the wonderful and beautiful @smhawk. -- #screamwithme #banshee #womeninfolk #womeninrock #womeninmusic #womeninphotography #guitar #ukulele

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 28, 2017 at 9:29am PDT

Today in #Banshee #Herstory: #Happybirthday, #AliceColtrane! One of the few #harpists in the #historyofjazz, she was also a #pianist, #organist, #singer, and #composer. As a #bandleader she released at least 23 #albums. “#Women have been held back and limited throughout the centuries. #Creation could not have been rendered, not even considered, let alone be brought into manifestation without #woman. She is principal, a #powerfulenergy. She is first.” Cheers to you, girl. Thank you for putting yourself and your #sisters first. -- #screamwithme #banshee #womensupportingwomen #actuallyshecan #neverthelessshepersisted #womeninjazz #womeninrock #sisterhood #sheisfirst

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 27, 2017 at 11:57am PDT

Doing some #drawing, #watercolor #painting, and #childhood recapturing this weekend for my #Banshee/#screamwithme #perks. This is my #doodle #rendering of me at age 4 with my mom's childhood #stuffedanimal.

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 27, 2017 at 11:50am PDT

#SPOTLIGHT ON: Jordan Ross Jordan Levy Ross is a New York-based #composer, #musiceditor and #audioengineer. He has composed and produced #music for worldwide brands, including #UPS, AT&T and #CocaCola. As a #performer, Jordan has toured internationally as a #drummer and #percussionist. Most recently, Jordan served as music editor and #orchestrator on Baz Luhrmann’s new #Netflix series, The Get Down. -- #supportindependentart #screamwithme #banshee #independentartist #womeninmusic #womeninrock #drummer #supportindie #crowdfunding

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 27, 2017 at 11:26am PDT

Y'ALL! #Banshee is now #trending in the Indiegogo #NewYorkCityCollection! Not totally positive what that means, but BOY AM I EXCITED!!!! I'm #trendy at last! So many thanks to the latest banshees to join the scream. LeeAnne Hutchison, Alex Garvey, Jessica Merghart, Rex Dean, Jon Fuller, Elizabeth Hodges, Sam Sundsted, Jess Applebaum, Alex Ewen, Olivia McGiff, and Toru Momii, thank you so much for electing to #screamwithme. Let's see where else they can hear us! -- #womensupportingwomen #crowdfunding #jointhescream #actuallyshecan #neverthelessshepersisted #newyorkcity #newyorkcityartist

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 26, 2017 at 8:12am PDT

On location at yesterday's photoshoot teehee #screamwithme #tunnel #acoustics

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 24, 2017 at 11:02am PDT

Makin more #letters n #perks today □ Just gotta add some #colors. -- #screamwithme #banshee #crowdfunding #supportindie #indiemusic #indiegogo #supportindependentartists #womeninrock #womeninmusic #womeninfolk #womeninjazz

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 22, 2017 at 12:15pm PDT

Gettin started on letter #2 □ #screamwithme

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 21, 2017 at 1:17pm PDT

Happy Monday! Here's a wee #sneakpeek of #lyrics from #VampireSky, a #lullaby off the #album in which I explore the beast that is #polarization. Learn more & help me produce this song here! --> igg.me/at/Uwh8cdaMk9w #screamwithme #banshee #activismthroughart #independentartist #womeninmusic #standupfightback #crowdfunding

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 21, 2017 at 7:39am PDT

1st #handwrittenletter down! Keep the requests comin so I can make some more teehee! #screamwithme #banshee #doodle #worldwar2history #cartoons -- igg.me/at/Uwh8cdaMk9w

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 19, 2017 at 4:25pm PDT

This is the face I make when we #sprint past the $1000 mark 3 days into the #crowdfunder cuz HOLY WOWZA! Longer thank you to come later today when I start feeling my elbows again, but THANK YOU SO MUCH I'M SO GRATEFUL AND EXCITED WHERE ARE MY ELBOWS □□□□□□□□ -- igg.me/at/Uwh8cdaMk9w -- #hashtagblessed #grateful #lostelbows #iffoundpleasecall #screamwithme #banshee #jazzrock #folkmusic #music #independentartist #feminist #ladybits

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 19, 2017 at 7:52am PDT

Already workin on the first #perk! Come claim your personalized #letter, and get your own #doodle with a #secret #story behind it! igg.me/at/Uwh8cdaMk9w -- #screamwithme #letterwriting #penpal #crowdfund #music #jazzrock #folk

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 17, 2017 at 12:10pm PDT

GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS! We did it! My campaign is a #featuredproject on the @IndiegogoMusic page!!! And y'all got me there!! -- Thank you so much, @Travis_scott718, @soundnthefleury, @konradcuster, @markstcyr, @maxwellkorn, @noapologies14, Ianthe Demos, Jason Strykowski, Lana Doroshevich, @paulievalenti, @alisonwien, @professordoye, @alexsarrigeorgiou, New York Rose of Tralee, @irishrosemom, @sarahkleist, @thepatreidy, @chactor, @mjstinson, Amy Watson, @cstaybrew, Alex Brewington, and @TheDavidWeinheimer. -- Each of you is the reason I got featured, and I can't thank you enough for all these butterflies teehee! □□□□□□□□ Still lots be done and lots of perks to be claimed, so please keep it going! <3 <3 <3 igg.me/at/Uwh8cdaMk9w

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 17, 2017 at 10:00am PDT

Good morning! People have been asking for #songclips, so here's a clip of our demo #recordingsession the other day. □ Support the #Banshee: igg.me/at/Uwh8cdaMk9w #crowdfund #music #screamwithme #feministart #actuallyshecan #activismthroughart #neverthelessshepersisted @williegreen1 @cedricjonesmusic

A post shared by Case Watson (@thecasewatson) on Aug 17, 2017 at 7:01am PDT

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