Merge Records just inked Chicago, IL based project Case Oats, sharing a new single called "Seventeen" just before the group heads to SXSW in Austin, TX next week.
Case Oats is led by Casey Gomez Walker (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), joined by Spencer Tweedy (drums), Max Subar (guitar, pedal steel), Scott Daniel (fiddle), and Jason Ashworth (bass).
While "Seventeen" is new right now, their Merge debut album is still on the horizon and is slated for "later this year."
Case Oats at SXSW:
Tue. Mar. 11, 8:45PM - High Road Touring Showcase @ Antone's
Thu. Mar. 13, 1PM - YETI Music Showcase, Powered by BMI @ YETI Flagship Store
Fri. Mar. 14, 4PM - South by San Jose @ Hotel San Jose
Sat. Mar. 15, 1AM - Line of Best Fit Showcase @ Swan Dive
Drummer Spencer Tweedy has also played with Jeff Tweedy, Waxahatchee, Mavis Staples, and Norah Jones.
