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Dinosaur Jr. Release Lou Barlow–Led Single “Blowin’ Up” and Open Preorders for There Near

The single arrives with a lyric video and highlights Barlow’s politically pointed songwriting as the band sets up an August album release and fall tour.

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Overview

  • Dinosaur Jr. have released the single “Blowin’ Up” with an official lyric video that foregrounds its direct, politically pointed lyrics.
  • The track is one of two on the new album that were written and sung by bassist Lou Barlow, marking a notable songwriting share within the group.
  • There Near is scheduled for release on August 28 via Jagjaguwar and preorders are live through the band’s partners.
  • A limited-edition purple-and-white splash vinyl of the album, capped at 500 copies, is being offered exclusively through BrooklynVegan’s shop.
  • The band is finishing a co-headline run with Band of Horses and will promote the new album on a U.S. fall tour with special guest Stef Chura, with dates announced.