The Dinosaur Jr. boys have been playing 1988's Bug in its entirety the last few days. Turns out, it’s not because the landmark LP holds a special place in frontman J Mascis’ heart. In fact, he recently revealed that it kind of makes him cringe in multiple interviews: "It’s kind of like, it has bad connotations to me, I don’t...
Written by Chrissy Mauck for Fender.com As founder and guitar hero of alt-rock pioneers Dinosaur Jr., J Mascis could easily be content with sticking to the sonic formula that’s worked so well for his century-old band, his long string of side projects — Deep Wound, Gobblehoof, Velvet Monkeys, the Fog, Witch and Sweet Apple, and during his innumerable guest sessions...
Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis plans to release a new acoustic album next year. Set for a March 15 release, Several Shades Of Why will mark the legendary indie guitar shredder’s second unplugged album. 1996’s Martin & Me featured acoustic tracks of Dinosaur Jr. staples and a cover of Carly Simon’s “Anticipation.” Track listing for Several Shades of Why: 01...