Allmusic Blog — ​The Sebadoh frontman and Dinosaur Jr. bassist spoke about writing his songs on a modified ukulele, the unexpected influence he takes from hardcore punk music, and the strange life of his 1995 hit, “Natural One.” more info

Stereogum — Levitation, the music festival formerly known as Austin Psych Fest, will return to venues across Austin this November. Today the fest has shared its first batch of performers, topped by John Cale of the Velvet Underground. Also on deck are the Black ... more info

Consequence of Sound — Annual Austin festival also promises Kurt Vile, Devendra Banhart, High on Fire, Chelsea Wolfe, and more. more info

Stereogum — Sad Planets, the collaboration between John Petkovic from Cobra Verde/Sweet Apple/Guided By Voices and Patrick Carney of the Black Keys, is gearing up to release their debut record. Akron, Ohio comes out this Friday, and today the duo have shared... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Kurt Vile, Dinosaur Jr and Cate Le Bon is a pretty awesome triple bill. Continue reading… more info

JamBase — Listen to Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis' version of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' "Don't Do Me Like That." more info

Stereogum — J Mascis, the legendary singer and shredder at the heart of Dinosaur Jr., released a chilled-out solo album called Elastic Days near the end of last year. Today he's back with a single that features a bit more of his signature guitar heroics: a cov... more info

Stereogum — Dinosaur Jr. are hosting a rock camp this summer. The band has just announced that they'll be running a three-day music event called Camp Fuzz, which will feature instructional sessions with the band members and select special guests as well as perfo... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The camp will feature workshops with the members of Dinosaur Jr, performances from the band and solo performances from J Mascis and Lou Barlow, and more... Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Dead Bars' new single 'I'm A Regular" was produced by grunge legend Jack Endino, and it mixes sludgy guitars and power pop guitars in a way that should appeal to Weezer and Dinosaur Jr fans... Continue reading… more info