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

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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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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 Shares Second New Track From His Upcoming Solo Album – Hear ‘SET ME DOWN’ Here

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13 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 comes
out 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.”

Following first single Can’t Believe We’re Here the dinosaur shared
a second track off the album today. It’s named SET ME DOWN. Within
5 seconds you know it’s Mascis. He wants to be driven crazy.

WATCH/LISTEN

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J. Mascis: Instagram – Linktree