Released: 28/08/26
There Near is Dinosaur Jr.'s sixth studio album since the band's celebrated reunion 20 years ago. Recorded in short, focused sessions at Amherst's Bisquiteen Studio, the album features the core trio—J Mascis, Lou Barlow and Murph—with additional piano and organ from Ken Mauri. The result is a powerful collection that captures everything fans love about Dinosaur Jr.: towering guitars, melodic hooks and a thunderous rhythm section.
Powered by J Mascis' unmistakable guitar sound—enhanced by a vintage '70s Mesa Boogie MK I amp reminiscent of the band's earliest recordings—There Near balances soaring noise with moments of surprising warmth. While Mascis' lyrics remain characteristically enigmatic, Lou Barlow contributes two melodic tracks with a sharper lyrical edge. From explosive rockers to shimmering ballads, There Near builds on Dinosaur Jr.'s remarkable late-career run and proves the band's creative fire is as strong as ever.