PORTLAND, OR— In a stunning move that surprised absolutely no one, the musical supergroup case/lang/veirs released a previously unheard song Tuesday. The track, titled “Accidental Tattoo,” arrived on the tenth anniversary of their self-titled debut album. This marks the first new material from the acclaimed trio since their 2016 release. The group, formed by k.d. lang, Neko Case, and Laura Veirs, has been largely dormant for nearly a decade.
A Decade of Deliberation
The song’s subject matter reportedly stems from a particularly hazy night in Portland. “I think we got drunk and decided our friendship needed permanent ink,” explained Beatrice ‘Bea’ L. W. Taffeta, the trio’s self-appointed “Emotional Archiver.” “Or maybe it was just a really bad karaoke night. Details are fuzzy. Much like the tattoo itself, I imagine.” The track is part of a deluxe reissue of their debut album, a project that reportedly took years to compile due to scheduling conflicts and a mutual agreement to avoid discussing it.
Fans have eagerly awaited new music from case/lang/veirs. The “Accidental Tattoo” release is expected to boost album sales. It also provides a much-needed distraction from the ongoing existential dread of modern life. The press release mentioned that the song was found on a dusty cassette tape labeled ‘Bad Ideas.’ It was unearthed during a rigorous decluttering of their shared emotional attic space.
The Ink Runs Deep (Or Maybe Just Shallow)
“It’s a song about regret, commitment, and poor decision-making under duress,” stated consortium spokesperson and part-time interpretive dancer, Bartholomew ‘Barty’ Buttercup. “Basically, it’s about every relationship anyone has ever had.” The band has no immediate plans for a tour or further releases. They are reportedly focusing on individual projects and practicing their synchronized napping techniques. The “Accidental Tattoo” release proves their commitment to the bit.
At press time, the trio had already forgotten they released a new song. They were reportedly busy arguing over who left the cap off the permanent marker.
