MVSW — J Mascis ~ “Not Enough“(mp3 via subpop) I’ve been a fan of J Mascis since back in the Dinosaur Jr. days, so I was pretty stoked to catch the new video for “Not Enough”. Definitely check out Mascis‘ new solo album, Several Shades of Why, o... more info

The Quietus — Chad VanGaalen collaboration up now more info

DrownedInSound — New J Mascis video, created by Chad VanGaalen of all people. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Brooklyn Vegan — J Mascis at a BV Day Party during SXSW (more by Chris Gersbeck) "Midway through J Mascis' set, the seasoned headliner invited Kurt Vile, opener and contributor to the former's most recent acoustic album, Several Shades of Why, to accompany... more info

Stereogum — Sub Pop labelmate Chad VanGaalen created this playful, psychedelic video for “Not Enough,” the ambling, sing-along lead single from J Mascis’ great (mostly) acoustic album Several Shades of Why. It features lots of eyeballs, a couple cracked sk... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Chris Gersbeck J Mascis @ BV/Partisan/KF Day party @ Swan Dive Friday "As you might have heard by now, Kurt Vile had a backpack full of guitar pedals, miscellaneous gear, and personal items stolen at SXSW on Friday... more info

Stereogum — Thurston Moore’s newest solo album, the Beck Hansen-produced Demolished Thoughts, is out in May via Matador. It was recorded in Los Angeles and Northampton, MA. The title comes from The Faith’s “It’s Time.” (It’s also probably still the n... more info

DrownedInSound — A welcome addition to the long-haired monosyllabic troubadour’s more than impressive back catalogue. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

KEXP Seattle — This week, the entire music industry is gathered in one place, or at least that’s what it seems like during SXSW. Many of the bands releasing albums this week are in Austin pimpin’ them right now, and among the most buzzed about are KEXP favorite... more info

The Music Fix — J Mascis serves up his first proper solo album after 25 years of alt rock pioneering. more info