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9 September 2026 – Dinosaur Jr. — There Near
By Editorial Team - September 9, 2026
Summary
Dinosaur Jr. release their 13th album There Near, returning to a lo-fi noise attack with J Mascis' signature melodic guitars on full display.
Key Facts
- Dinosaur Jr. release their 13th studio album There Near, their first LP in five years.
- Celebrated for a renewed lo-fi and fuzz attack reminiscent of classic early records.
- Standout tracks include Several Got Away and Everything at Once.
- Entities: Dinosaur Jr., There Near, J Mascis, Lou Barlow, Murph
- Tags: dinosaur-jr, there-near, j-mascis, indie-rock, noise-rock, alternative-rock
Fuzz-rock legends Dinosaur Jr. have returned with their 13th studio album, There Near, ending a five-year gap since their previous LP.
A fresh wave of reviews highlights a renewed lo-fi and noise-rock assault reminiscent of their seminal early recordings, while retaining J Mascis' uncanny instinct for burying sweet, vulnerable pop melodies beneath mountainous walls of distortion. Key tracks “Several Got Away” and “Everything at Once” immediately stand out as modern classics.
Unflinchingly loud yet deeply melodic, There Near is an essential release for the global indie rock community.