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Dinosaur Jr. Unveil New Single “Blowin’ Up”: Stream
The Massachusetts rock band Dinosaur Jr. has released 'Blowin' Up' as the second preview from their forthcoming 13th studio album. Written and sung by bandmate Lou Barlow, the track diverges sonically from the album's lead single whilst retaining the group's energetic approach, pairing catchy instrumental work with lyrics offering social and political observation.
Recorded over the course of a year with core members J Mascis and Murph, the album drops on August 28 via Jagjaguwar, marking the group's first new material since 2021. To promote the release, Dinosaur Jr. will embark on an autumn tour beginning in October, with several dates scheduled alongside Band of Horses.
In short
- Dinosaur Jr. released 'Blowin' Up,' their second single from the upcoming album 'There Near,' arriving August 28 on Jagjaguwar
- The Lou Barlow-fronted track combines accessible melodies with commentary on current political matters
- The band will tour this autumn with Band of Horses supporting the record
Explained simply
Dinosaur Jr. are a long-running rock band from Massachusetts with a history spanning several decades. The group have now announced their return to recording following a considerable gap since their last album in 2021.
The upcoming album will be their 13th studio record and was created over a year with core members J Mascis and Murph. It will be released on 28 August via the independent label Jagjaguwar. The track 'Blowin' Up', written and performed by bandmate Lou Barlow, offers a different sound to the album's lead single whilst retaining the band's energetic approach.
The band are planning an autumn tour beginning in October to promote the release, with several dates scheduled alongside rock band Band of Horses. This represents a significant return to the live stage for Dinosaur Jr. after years away from active touring.