Legendary US rock band Dinosaur Jr. make their return to Australia and New Zealand for a series of headline shows, touring in celebration of their thirteenth studio album, There Near.

Last in Australia and New Zealand in 2024 on their Celebrating 30 years Of Where You Been tour, performing shows across the country, with a reputation as one of the formative influences on American alternative rock, Dinosaur Jr. - J Mascis (guitars, vocals, primary songwriter), Lou Barlow (bass, vocals), and Murph (drums) - are ready to bring their brand new album There Near and classics down under.

There Near is the sixth studio album Dinosaur Jr. have recorded in the 20 years since their triumphal rebirth. There have been several live and/or closet cleaning collections to keep punters sated for the five years since Sweep It Into Space, but there is nothing quite like having a full slab of new Dino tunes to fry your ears. And There Near has all knobs set to Extra Crispy.

Created in short, intense bursts over the course of a year at Amherst, Massachusetts, Bisquiteen Studio (USA), There Near was recorded almost entirely by Dino's core trio -- king of the thunder tubs, Murph, human tornado Lou Barlow on bass/vocals and the inimitable J Mascis on guitar/vocals -- with a bit of piano and organ work by local master musician, Ken Mauri. And the album roars from start to finish.

Trying to define the essence of Dino's sound is never easy. It's an instantly recognizable blend of loose vocals, sharp guitars and an animalistic rhythm section, but these parts combine into a whole far more magical and exciting than its components.

There Near continues Dinosaur Jr.'s string of classic albums. The new songs like 'Several Got Away' and 'Blowin' Up' are sure to sound amazing with their monstrous riffs blaring from live stages amidst their historical brethren.

With an electrifying live performance to remember and a sprawling discography of hits, including 'Watch The Corners', 'Feel The Pain', 'Over It', 'Freak Scene', 'Out There', and 'Just Like Heaven', don't miss out on these highly anticipated Dinosaur Jr. shows as they bring in the new year making their triumphant return to Australia and New Zealand in January 2027!

TOUR DATES
Sat 16 Jan: Auckland Town Hall (Lic. All Ages)
Tue 19 Jan: The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane (18+)
Thu 21 Jan: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (Lic. All Ages)
Sat 23 Jan: The Forum, Melbourne (18+)
Sun 24 Jan: Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide (18+)
Tue 26 Jan: Ice Cream Factory, Perth (18+)