Can’t Believe We’re Here

J MASCIS – Sing/Whistle/Hum Along To 10 Moody Tunes On His 4th Solo Album ‘WHAT DO WE DO NOW’

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Brand new longplayers

2 February 2024


📷 by Jeffrey Fowler

Dinosaur JR maestro J MASCIS (born Joseph Donald Mascis Jr. 57 years ago in
Massachusetts) has his 5th solo LP, baptized WHAT DO WE DO NOW out today.

Mascis: “When I’m writing for the band. I’m always trying to think of doing things Lou and Murph would fit into. For myself, I’m thinking more about what I can do with just an acoustic guitar, even for the leads. Of course, this time, I added full drums and electric leads, although the rhythm parts are still all acoustic. Usually, I try to do the solo stuff more simply so I can play it by myself, but I really wanted to add the drums. Once that started, everything else just fell into place. So it ended up sounding a lot more like a band record. I dunno why I did that exactly, but it’s just what happened.”


Album artwork

Pitchfork: “The album’s light touch and content disposition make it
a very easy listen, especially when Mascis leans into tenderness. “

TUTV: Picture this. J Mascis disappears with his acoustic guitar somewhere in a cabin
in the woods for a couple of weeks and returns with 10 sing/whistle/hum along tunes.
He takes them to the studio and get them dressed-up with characteristic moody Mascis electricity. I guess he feels great without band pressure/expectations, as he sounds exactly like that. At ease, reflecting on the past and wondering what’s ahead of him. He’s one of a slacker kind

Singles/clips: Can’t Believe We’re Here / Set Me Down / Right Behind You

– CAN’T BELIEVE WE’RE HERE –

– SET ME DOWN –

– RIGHT BEHIND YOU –

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J. Mascis: Instagram – Linktree

New Albums In 2024 – Dinosaur J. MASCIS With 5th Solo Longplayer ‘WHAT DO WE DO NOW’ On 2 February

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23 December 2023


📷 by Jeffrey Fowler

Dinosaur JR maestro J MASCIS (born Joseph Donald Mascis Jr.
57 years ago Massachusetts) goes solo again, for the 5th time.

His new album WHAT DO WE DO NOW lands
on 2 February 2024. More info here.


Album artwork

Mascis: “When I’m writing for the band. I’m always trying to think of doing things Lou and Murph would fit into. For myself, I’m thinking more about what I can do with just an acoustic guitar, even for the leads. Of course, this time, I added full drums and electric leads, although the rhythm parts are still all acoustic. Usually, I try to do the solo stuff more simply so I can play it by myself, but I really wanted to add the drums. Once that started, everything else just fell into place. So it ended up sounding a lot more like a band record. I dunno why I did that exactly, but it’s just what happened.”

So far, Mascis gave us two tasters.

– CAN’T BELIEVE WE ARE HERE –

– SET ME DOWN –

J. Mascis: Instagram – Linktree

J MASCIS Solo Again – New Album In February, First Single ‘CAN’T BELIEVE WE’RE HERE’ Now

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Daily noise that works faster than any stimulant

14 November 2023


📷 by Jeffrey Fowler

Dinosaur JR maestro J MASCIS (born Joseph Donald Mascis Jr.
57 years ago Massachusetts) goes solo again, for the 5th time.

His new album What Do We Do Now arrives next year in February. More info here.

Mascis: “When I’m writing for the band. I’m always trying to think of doing things Lou and Murph would fit into. For myself, I’m thinking more about what I can do with just an acoustic guitar, even for the leads. Of course, this time, I added full drums and electric leads, although the rhythm parts are still all acoustic. Usually, I try to do the solo stuff more simply so I can play it by myself, but I really wanted to add the drums. Once that started, everything else just fell into place. So it ended up sounding a lot more like a band record. I dunno why I did that exactly, but it’s just what happened.”

First single CAN’T BELIEVE WE’RE HERE is wholly Mascis. Jangly guitars and neurotic vocals.

J. Mascis: Instagram – Linktree