L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Dinosaur Jr. is reissuing its first three albums as the "Cassette Trilogy." The Amherst, Mass., indie rock band Dinosaur Jr. is the latest contributor to the nascent revival of the audiocassette tape format. more info

Stereogum — Earlier this year, Dinosaur Jr. main man J Mascis released Several Shades Of Why, a solo album full of gorgeously weary acoustic shreddage. “I’ve Been Thinking,” the song we’ve got up for download below, would fit perfectly on that album, but... more info

Stereogum — Since I’m only really pointing to one other band here, and thus can’t really call it a full-blown trend, UK youngsters The History Of Apple pie are like isle peers Yuck in the sense that their sound is a resurrection of late ’80s/early ’90s A... more info

Guardian Music — As several high-profile music docs hit our screens, tell us which is best and win a copy of 1991: The Year Punk Broke2011 is proving to be a good year for music documentaries. Last month saw the UK release of Living in the Material World, Martin Scor... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Tamara Porras AMNY: When did you discover the music of the '90s? When I was around 17, I got introduced to some really good stuff by my friends, like Lambchop, Smog, Dinosaur Jr. and Will Oldham. That had... more info

Guardian Music — Slacker rockers who couldn't sound more American if their only recordings were audio guides to the University of North CarolinaWho are they?An American three-piece stirring themselves from the sofa just long enough to crack off the occasional nugget ... more info

Pop Candy — Way back in January I praised Yuck, a band that brings the good ol' days of Dinosaur Jr. to mind but still manages a sound all its own. more info

KEXP Seattle — If you are a fan or were part of the lo-fi scene of the 1990′s, Sebadoh is 101 listening material along with such eponymous bands as Pavement and Guided By Voices. Sebadoh was formed in the late ’80′s after Lou Barlow got the boot from J. Masci... more info

Guardian Music — (Sub Pop)London-based trio Male Bonding deservedly won plaudits for their tuneful and uptempo punk on last year's debut, Nothing Hurts, but failed to translate that acclaim into significant sales. Their second album once again combines the muscularit... more info

Guardian Music — Bringing a hip-hopper's approach to harmony pop, this South African producer creates delightfully silly sampladeliaHometown: Sydney.The lineup: Jonti (music, instruments, production).The background: Good label, Stones Throw. Really good. They handle ... more info