Dinosaur Jr. return with their sixth album since the original trio reunited, and There Near roars from the first note to the last. J Mascis, Lou Barlow, and Murph cut it in short, intense bursts over a year at Amherst's Bisquiteen studio, with J running his guitar through a vintage 70s Mesa Boogie for that extra animalistic bite and Ken Mauri adding piano and organ. Barlow's two contributions sharpen the record's edge, while a gorgeous ballad like 'Put It Down' still detonates into fiery guitar. Loud, melodic, and unmistakably Dino. Street date: August 28, 2026.