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Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour will Also Feature The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr.
Mar 11, 2024
By Mark Redfern
Weezer have the Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour, in which they will play their 1994-released self-titled debut album (aka The Blue Album) in its entirety in honor of its 30th anniversary. The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. will be the support acts. More
What Do We Do Now Due Out February 2 via Sub Pop
Jan 12, 2024
By Mark Redfern
J Mascis (of Dinosaur Jr.) is releasing a new solo album, What Do We Do Now, on February 2 via Sub Pop. Now he has shared its third single, “Right Behind You,” via an animated lyric video. More
What Do We Do Now Due Out February 2, 2024 via Sub Pop
Dec 12, 2023
By Mark Redfern
J Mascis (of Dinosaur Jr.) is releasing a new solo album, What Do We Do Now, on February 2, 2024 via Sub Pop. Now he has shared its second single, “Set Me Down,” via an animated music video. More
What Do We Do Now Due Out February 2, 2024 via Sub Pop; Video Features Fred Armisen, David Cross, Eugene Mirman, Bully, IDLES, and Others
Nov 14, 2023
By Mark Redfern
J Mascis (of Dinosaur Jr.) has announced a new solo album, What Do We Do Now, and shared its first single, “Can’t Believe We’re Here,” via a music video that features Fred Armisen, David Cross, Eugene Mirman, Bully, IDLES, and others. More
Provincetown Due Out June 16 via Polyvinyl
May 18, 2023
By Mark Redfern
MAN ON MAN are releasing their sophomore album, Provincetown, on June 16 via Polyvinyl. Now they have shared two new songs from it, “Take It From Me” and “Hush” (which features J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr.). More
ILYSM Due Out October 14 via Royal Mountain
Sep 21, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Wild Pink have shared a new single, “See You Better Now,” featuring J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. It is the latest release from the band’s forthcoming album, ILYSM, which will be out on October 14 via Royal Mountain. More
Squeeze Out Now via Domino
Jun 09, 2022
By Joey Arnone
SASAMI (aka Los Angeles-based musician Sasami Ashworth) has shared an alternate version of the song “Tried to Understand” from her newest album, Squeeze. The new version features J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. More
Gordon and Mascis Share “Abstract Blues” and “Slow Boy” and BNH Deluxe Shares “Earth is Somewhere Out There” and “Turntable”
Dec 10, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Kim Gordon (formerly of Sonic Youth) and J Mascis (of Dinosaur Jr.), along with electronic artist BNH Deluxe (aka John Stephen RePass), have shared new songs as a part of Sub Pop Singles Club, Vol. 6. Gordon and Mascis have shared the songs “Abstract Blues” and “Slow Boy,” while RePass has shared “Earth is Somewhere Out There” and “Turntable.” More
Emptiness at the Sinclair Out Today via Jagjaguwar
Oct 29, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Alt-rock veterans Dinosaur Jr. have released a new live album today, Emptiness at the Sinclair. The album was recorded at The Sinclair in Boston, and features the band performing many tracks from their most recent album, Sweep It Into Space. It is out now via Jagjaguwar. More
Sweep It Into Space Due Out This Friday via Jagjaguwar
Apr 21, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Alt-rock veterans Dinosaur Jr. are releasing a new album, Sweep It Into Space, this Friday via Jagjaguwar. Now they have shared its third single, “Take It Back,” via a stop-motion animated video for it. More
Reason to Live Due Out May 28 on Joyful Noise
Apr 08, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Folk Implosion) has announced a new album titled Reason to Live, which will be out on May 28 via Joyful Noise. Barlow has also shared a video for a new song from the album, “Over You.” More
Sweep It Into Space Due Out April 23 via Jagjaguwar; Kurt Vile Co-Produced the Album
Mar 31, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Alt-rock veterans Dinosaur Jr. are releasing a new album, Sweep It Into Space, on April 23 via Jagjaguwar. Now they have shared its second single, “Garden,” via a video for it that features the band performing outside in the snow, with some animation overlaid. They have also announced a livestream concert for May 1st. More
Plus Flock of Dimes, Real Estate, Julien Baker, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Feb 26, 2021
By Mark Redfern (with Joey Arnone)
Welcome to the seventh Songs of the Week of 2021. This week’s big music news was probably that Daft Punk had broken up. More
Sweep It Into Space Due Out April 23 via Jagjaguwar; Vile Co-Produced the Album
Feb 23, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Alt-rock veterans Dinosaur Jr. have announced a new album, Sweep It Into Space, and shared its first single, “I Ran Away.” Kurt Vile co-produced the album and plays guitar on “I Ran Away.” More
Elastic Days Out Now via Sub Pop
Nov 09, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
J Mascis (of Dinosaur Jr.) has released a new solo album, Elastic Days, today via Sub Pop. Now that the album is out, you can stream the whole thing here. More
Elastic Days Due Out This Friday via Sub Pop
Nov 05, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
J Mascis (of Dinosaur Jr.) is releasing a new solo album, Elastic Days, this Friday (November 9) via Sub Pop. Now he has shared the album’s title track, “Elastic Days,” via a video for the song that stars drag icon Dina Martina. Shane Wahlund and Michael Anderson directed the clip, which you can watch below, followed by his upcoming tour dates. More
Plus Lost Under Heaven, Lala Lala, J Mascis, The Goon Sax, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Aug 24, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
This week’s Songs of the Week is packed. Firstly boygenius, the new supergroup featuring Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Phoebe Bridgers, released three songs this week and all were worthy of the list. Thus we decided to expand it from a Top 10 to a Top 12, so that 10 separate artists were still included, be even that wasn’t enough, so we added one more for an unlucky Top 13. More
Elastic Days Due Out November 9 via Sub Pop
Aug 21, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
J Mascis (of Dinosaur Jr.) has announced a new solo album, Elastic Days, and shared a new song from it, “See You At the Movies.” Elastic Days is due out November 9 via Sub Pop. Check out “See You At the Movies” below, followed by the album’s tracklist and cover art, as well as his upcoming tour dates. More
The Latest in the Adult Swim Singles Series
Feb 28, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Dinosaur Jr. have shared a new song, “Hold Unknown.” The band’s last album, Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not, came out in 2016. But, as far as we know, this is not taken from a forthcoming album; instead it’s the latest installment in the Adult Swim Singles Series. More
Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not Out Now via Jagjaguwar
Mar 08, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Dinosaur Jr. released a new album, Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not, last year via Jagjaguwar. Now the band has shared a video for “Knocked Around.” A filmmaker who simply goes by O directed the black & white video, which consists of slow motion footage of the band performing live and was shot without the band’s knowledge while on tour. More
Why Are You OK Out Now via Interscope/American Recordings
Feb 21, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Band of Horses released a new album, Why Are You OK, last June via Interscope and American Recordings. Jason Lytle of Grandaddy produced the album. Now they have shared a video for one of the album highlights, “In a Drawer,” which features backing vocals from J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.). More
Say Yes! A Tribute to Elliott Smith Due Out October 15 via American Laundromat Records
Oct 05, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
American Laundromat Records are releasing Say Yes! A Tribute to Elliott Smith on October 15. The Elliott Smith tribute album will feature newly recorded covers of Smith’s songs by Amanda Palmer, Jesu/Sun Kil Moon, Waxahatchee, Lou Barlow, Adam Franklin of Swervedriver, Tanya Donelly, and others. More
Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not Out Now via Jagjaguwar
Aug 11, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Dinosaur Jr. released a new album, Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not, last week via Jagjaguwar. Now they have shared a video for previously shared single, “Goin Down.” Atiba Jefferson directed the clip, which features skateboarding moves from frontman J Mascis and professional skateboarders Christian Hosoi and Harry Jumonji, while the band performs. More
Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not Due Out August 5 via Jagjaguwar
Jul 26, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Dinosaur Jr. are releasing a new album, Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not, on August 5 via Jagjaguwar. Now they have shared another song from the record, “Goin Down.” Listen below. More
Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not Due Out August 5 via Jagjaguwar
May 24, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Dinosaur Jr. have announced a new album, Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not, and a bunch of tour dates. The latest from J Mascis and band is due out August 5 via Jagjaguwar. Below is a funny little album announcement video featuring Henry Rollins in a room full of records (likely his personal record collection). More
Jason Lytle-Produced Why Are You OK Due Out June 10 via Interscope/American Recordings
May 06, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Band of Horses are releasing a new album, Why Are You OK, via Interscope and American Recordings. Now the album’s exact release date has been confirmed as June 10 (previously it was just listed as June). Also the band has shared another song from the album, “In a Drawer,” which features backing vocals from J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.), Sera Cahoone, and Jenn Champion. More
Last Weekend in Los Angeles, CA
Aug 27, 2015
By Laura Studarus
Last weekend Los Angeles hosted FYF Festival. Check out Robert Redfield’s gallery of day one, featuring images of Alvvays, Bloc Party, Chet Faker, Dinosaur Jr, Goldroom, Mikal Cronin,Metz, Purity Ring, Savages, Tennis, and The Drums. More
Listen to Cover of The Byrds' "I’ll Feel A Whole Lot Better"
Feb 18, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
On Record Store Day, April 19, Numero Group has announced that it will release Visitors, a limited edition collection of five 7’’ records that collect Dinosaur Jr.‘s first four singles. More
Jul 12, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Dinosaur Jr. has teamed up with headphone company Skullcandy to release a custom listening device packaged with its very own 7’’ single. More
Things Are Gonna Change, He Can Feel it!
Jan 17, 2013
By Laura Studarus
In the new video for Dinosaur Jr. I Bet on the Sky cut “Pierce the Morning Rain,” a suburban dad (played by character actor James Urbaniak) discovers he’s a driver. More
Additional Bonus Interviews With Tegan and Sara, Dan Deacon, Death Cab for Cutie, Dinosaur Jr., The Drums, Richard Hawley, The New Pornographers, Amanda Palmer, Laetitia Sadier, and More
Oct 19, 2012
By Laura Studarus
Just a reminder that the not-to-be-missed digital version of Under the Radar’s The Protest Issue includes all the same articles that appear in the printed version—plus 132 extra pages of editorial content not found in the print edition. Included are extra interviews with Andrew Bird, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, Dan Deacon, Death Cab for Cutie, Dinosaur Jr., The Drums, EMA, Richard Hawley, Fucked Up, Liars, Bob Mould, Tom Morello, The New Pornographers, Okkervil River, Amanda Palmer, Laetitia Sadier, JD Samson of Le Tigre and Men, Tegan and Sara, and more. More
Sep 17, 2012
By Mike Hileary
I Bet On Sky, the latest entry in Dinosaur Jr.‘s extensive catalog of work, is finally due to arrive in the states tomorrow via Jagjaguwar. More
Plus Atlas Sound, Liars, Father John Misty, Dinosaur Jr. and more!
Sep 04, 2012
By Wendy Lynch Redfern
On Sunday September 2, the nineth annual FYF Fest went down at Los Angeles’ State Historic Park in Downtown L.A. We sent photographer Robert Redfield down to cover the action. Check out his shots of Atlas Sound,Beirut, Cursive, Desparecidos, Dinosaur Jr., Father John Misty, Glass Candy, Liars, Wild Nothing, and Yeasayer here. More
Aug 21, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Leading up to the release of their latest album I Bet on Sky, Dinosaur Jr. have shared a music video for its lead single “Watch the Corners.” More
I Bet on Sky Out September 18
Jun 29, 2012
By Laura Studarus
As previously announced, guitar heroes Dinosaur Jr. are set to release new album I Bet on Sky on September 18. Now, thanks to Rolling Stone, you can listen to lead single, “Watch the Corners.” More
I Bet On Sky Out This September
Jun 13, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Dinosaur Jr. have announced the return of their beloved, distorted guitar rock with the arrival of their new record I Bet On Sky, out Sept. 18 in the U.S. via Jagjaguwar, and Sept. 17 in the UK/Europe courtesy of PIAS. More
Will Play Bug in Its Entirety
Sep 12, 2011
By Mi Tran
Dinosaur Jr. will play their third full-length album, 1988’s Bug, in its entirety when they embark on a handful of west coast tour dates with Henry Rollins. More
Performances by Dinosaur Jr., The Antlers, Yuck, Wavves, and more
Jul 12, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Weezer have announced that they will be presenting a cruise ship festival. More
DeVotchKa, The Dears, and J Mascis Slated to Play the Fest
Nov 23, 2010
By Lauren Barbato
Today, SXSW released a generous batch of bands that will be joining A Place to Bury Strangers, Asobi Seksu, Nite Jewel, and Erykah Badu, to name a few, in the numerous live venues of downtown Austin. More
Playboy.com Announces 10-Week Video Series
Jul 14, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
Playboy—that enterprise we all know and love—has announced the creation of a new video series for Playboy.com, which will feature artists covering their favorite artists. More
Interviews
Jan 09, 2019
By Matt Conner
J Mascis has been showing off this different side for quite some time.
May 28, 2014
By Matt Fink
He fearlessly stares down sociopathic killers and hordes of zombies every week as the crossbow-wielding, motorcycle-riding Daryl Dixon on The Walking Dead, but Norman Reedus readily admits that what really makes him nervous is the idea of talking to legendary Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis. More
Reviews
Nov 20, 2019
By Frank Valish
Dinosaur Jr.‘s final mid-period album is reissued with a grand assortment of extra content. More
Nov 20, 2019
By Frank Valish
Dinosaur Jr.‘s Where You Been is lavishly reissued in double CD package with a slew of enticing extras. More
Aug 04, 2016
By Matthew Berlyant
To say that fans were surprised when the original lineup of Dinosaur Jr. reunited in 2005 to support Merge’s reissues of their classic work would be a massive understatement given the past resentments between guitarist J Mascis and bassist Lou Barlow that led to their initial breakup after their third album, 1988’s Bug. More
Sep 21, 2012
By Frank Valish
Since re-forming seven years ago, Dinosaur Jr.—J Mascis, Lou Barlow, and Murph—has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that it is still as powerful and dynamic a power trio as it ever was in its original form in the late ‘80s. I Bet On Sky is the third album the band has released since its reunion, and it concludes the perfect trifecta. More