Chicago’s Case Oats, fronted by the captivating Casey Gomez Walker, offers another enticing glimpse into their forthcoming debut album, Last Missouri Exit, with the release of their new single, “In a Bungalow.” Out August 22nd on Merge Records, the album promises a rich tapestry of sound, further highlighted by this pop-leaning, ’60s-style track.
Following the critically acclaimed lead single “Bitter Root Lake,” described by The New York Times as a “fiddle-topped, folk-rock ballad,” “In a Bungalow” showcases a different facet of Case Oats’ sonic palette. The band—featuring Spencer Tweedy (drums), Max Subar (guitar, pedal steel), Scott Daniel (fiddle), and Jason Ashworth (bass)—demonstrates remarkable cohesion and musical prowess.
“In a Bungalow” captures the bittersweet intersection of longing for home and the thrill of new horizons. Gomez Walker describes it as an “indignant taunt” to old friends stuck in past dramas, yet ultimately a confession of her own desire to regress with them. This intricate emotional landscape, set to a sweet melody, perfectly encapsulates the album’s warm, inviting, and deeply revealing nature. Last Missouri Exit is poised to be an album that deepens with every listen, conjuring idyllic Midwest imagery without succumbing to simple nostalgia.
Pre-Order Last Missouri Exit via Bandcamp: https://caseoats.bandcamp.com/album/last-missouri-exit
Catch Case Oats live this summer and fall as they celebrate the album’s release and support Superchunk on tour.
Case Oats Tour Dates:
(New Dates in Bold)
Thu. July 24 – Sun. July 27 – Evanston, IL @ Out of Space
Tue. Aug. 19 – New York, NY @ Nightclub 101 %
Wed. Aug. 20 – Toronto, ON @ The Drake %
Fri. Aug. 22 – Chicago, IL @ The Hideout %
Wed. Sept. 17 – Wed. Sept. 24 – Nashville, TN @ Americana Music Festival
Mon. Oct. 13 – Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre $
Tue. Oct. 14 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge $
Wed. Oct. 15 – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club Ballroom $
Fri. Oct. 17 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern $
Sat. Oct. 18 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios $
Sun. Oct.19 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios $
Tue. Oct.21 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent $
Thu. Oct.23 – Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom $
% Album Release Show
$ with Superchunk