Stereogum — Editor’s note: The following is an op-ed by Darius Van Arman, founder of the independent record label Jagjaguwar, which has released music by Bon Iver, Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, Dinosaur Jr., and dozens of others. Van Arman also co-leads Secre... more info

Obscure Sound — Planer’s debut EP The End captivates in blending atmospheric alternative rock with the expansive soundscapes of post-rock — impressively blending dreamy textures, soaring vocals, and emotionally charged guitar work. Recorded after just two months... more info

Stereogum — Last month Snail Mail kicked off a co-headlining tour with Dinosaur Jr. in Massachusetts and debuted two new songs called “Dead End” and “Nowhere,” the first sign of new original music from Lindsey Jordan since her band’s 2021 album Val... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Lou Barlow (Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr, Folk Implosion). It’s just the beauty of the ride. Photo for MAGNET by Sean Shroff. Read Lou in MAGNET on fellow birthday boy Panda Bear (Animal Collective): The post Happy Birthday Lou Barlow (Sebad... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Panda Bear (Animal Collective). We can count on you. Read fellow birthday boy Lou Barlow (Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr, Folk Implosion) in MAGNET on Panda Bear: The post Happy Birthday Panda Bear (Animal Collective) appeared first on Magnet Ma... more info

Stereogum — Perfect 100 is a new solo project from the Brooklyn musician Andrew Madore, and they make blurry, fuzzy, hooky indie rock that sounds like someone put the fizziest, poppiest versions of shoegaze and grunge into the same can and then shook them up ... more info

Magnet Magazine — 20 years ago today, Weezer released Make Believe. The Black And White Album. Weezer, the Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr live in 2024: The post Weezer Released “Make Believe” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — The self-titled album from Seattle-based trio Fluung delivers an immersive rock sound, steeped in fuzzy nostalgia that recalls the likes of Built to Spill and Dinosaur Jr. Throughout, the band showcases impressive structural versatility, balancing ex... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Pete Ham (Badfinger). Take good care. Read Don Fleming (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr, Teenage Fanclub, Alan Lomax Archive) in MAGNET on Badfinger: The post Happy Birthday Pete Ham (Badfinger) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — This weekend marked My Morning Jacket’s annual One Big Holiday, the three-night “music vacation” they host on Miramar Beach in Florida. The band played all three nights, with artists like Dinosaur Jr., S.G. Goodman, the Preservation Hall Jaz... more info