J Mascis announces fifth album ‘What Do We Do Now’ and shares ‘Can’t Believe We’re Here’
nme.comJ Mascis has announced his fifth solo album ‘What Do We Do Now’ – listen to the single ‘Can’t Believe We’re Here’ below.The Dinosaur Jr.
frontman and soloist is due to release the 10-track record on February 2, 2024 via Sub Pop. You can pre-order/pre-save it here.Per a press release, work on the forthcoming full-length project began during the COVID pandemic.
Mascis started creating a series of songs on acoustic guitar at his own Bisquiteen Studio in Amherst, Massachusetts, US.It’s said that the resulting material had a “different dynamic” to the music he makes with Dinosaur Jr.Mascis explained: “When I’m writing for the band, I’m always trying to think of doing things Lou [Barlow, bass/vocals] and Murph [drums] 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.”He continued: “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.
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