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Nonbinary Artist Casey Dienel Reinvents Themselves on Acclaimed Album
17 Oct
Summary
- Casey Dienel, formerly known as White Hinterland, releases first album in 8 years
- Album "The Heart Is an Outlaw" explores themes of self-reinvention and identity
- Dienel's music praised for its luxurious arrangements and '70s FM radio warmth
In October 2025, Casey Dienel, the artist formerly known as White Hinterland, has released their first album in 8 years, "The Heart Is an Outlaw." The album celebrates Dienel's self-reinvention, a pursuit they describe as "the most American of pursuits," as they shed their old identity and embrace a new, nonbinary persona.
The album's opening track, "People Can Change," sets the tone, with Dienel singing about quitting "the idea of me" and wiping the slate clean. Over a jazzy backdrop, they declare, "Gimme a moment to rinse off and pull through." This theme of transformation and self-discovery runs throughout the album, which is steeped in luxurious arrangements and the warm, nostalgic sound of 1970s FM radio.
Dienel's musical journey has been marked by reinvention. After breaking through in the late 2000s as the off-kilter artist White Hinterland, they made headlines in 2016 for a copyright infringement lawsuit, before ditching their stage name and releasing the acclaimed, self-produced album "Imitation of a Woman to Love" in the late 2010s. Now, with "The Heart Is an Outlaw," Dienel continues to explore their evolving identity, blending introspective lyrics with a sophisticated, genre-bending sound that deserves a place in the alt-pop pantheon.
