She left home at 15, the result of a lonely upbringing marked by her unstable, emotionally distant parents and her love of nature. Case came into her own when she switched to singing, employing a voice that is equal parts feral and tender. “I absolutely refused to be overtaken by despair,” Case said in a recent interview with Pitchfork. Neko Case and Des Demonas play Taft Theatre on Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. More info: tafttheatre.org. To see more information about how your information is stored and privacy protected, visit our policies page.