Guardian Music — The Dinosaur Jr axe-grinder has inspired two generations of guitarists. But now he's turning down the volume, who else should we be listening to? NB There all in Spotify for you hereIt's not easy to coax ageing rock musicians out of their comfort zon... more info

NME - The Daily Download — 1. J Mascis – 'Is It Done' Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis is set to release his first solo studio album, 'Several Shades of Why’, on March 15th. Almost entirely acoustic, this collection of ten tracks was recorded at Bisquiteen Studios in Amherst, Mas... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: J Mascis - Not Enough (MP3) The first of three BrooklynVegan Swan Dive/Barbarella Austin Day Party lineup announcements is here! This one happens Friday, March 18th from noon-6pm, is co-presented by KF Records (Knitting Factory) and Partisa... more info

Altsounds — Dinosaur Jr frontman J Mascis has a great new solo LP out soon on Sub Pop (hear a track here (http://pitchfork.com/news/41513-listen-new-j-mascis-is-it-done/)) and ATP Concerts have just confirmed an intimate solo show from him at London's Cargo. Tic... more info

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Altsounds — It's all but inconceivable that J Mascis requires an introduction. In the quarter-century since he founded Dinosaur (Jr.), Mascis has created some of the era's signature songs, albums and styles. As a skier, golfer, songwriter, skateboarder, record p... more info

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Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Kurt Vile - "Jesus Fever" (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Kurt Vile - "In My Time" (MP3) In addition to the previously discussed dates with J Mascis which include Music Hall of Williamsburg on 3/25 (tickets) and the sold-out Mercury Lounge on... more info

Stereogum — Not sure if it’s the weather or the easy familiarity of that voice, but I find myself listening to J Mascis’ pretty, easygoing, mostly acoustic Several Shades Of Why at least once a day. When we posted “Not Enough” I mentioned the album was �... more info

Metalsucks — J Mascis Several Shades Of Why Label – Sub Pop Records Release date – March 15, 2011 The album I’m most excited about this year isn’t even a little bit metal, even though it comes from someone who’s made a career out of ear-splitting, squea... more info