Dinosaur Jr.

Dinosaur Jr. emerged from Amherst, Massachusetts, with a sound built around loud guitars, melodic songs, and J Mascis’s understated voice. You’re Living All Over Me helped establish the band as an important presence in independent rock, while later records brought songs such as “Feel the Pain” to a broader audience. Mascis’s expressive guitar playing and the band’s blend of noise and vulnerability remain central to their appeal.