Dinosaur Jr. Announces New Album There Near, Releases First Single

*‘There Near’ album artwork. (Jagjaguwar)*

Dinosaur Jr. has announced its new album, There Near, the band's 13th full-length studio release.

The album is scheduled for release on Aug. 28 and follows 2021's Sweep It into Space.

Frontman J Mascis shared his thoughts on the new record, saying, "Someone suggested this album sounds more upbeat, but I guess that's to do with my delivery, because lyrics like 'No Friends' might make you think otherwise. But I usually write in the third person. It's all just make believe."

The band has also released the album's first single, "Several Got Away," which is available now.

Dinosaur Jr. begins a U.S. tour with Band of Horses on July 10 in Kingston, New York. The band will also launch a headlining fall tour in October.

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