J Mascis Tiny Desk Concert

Via NPR

The loudest guy in the world came to the Tiny Desk to perform some of his quietest music. Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis, for years a guy who’s turned my ears red, showed up armed with just an acoustic guitar. I even had an amp for that guitar all lined up, but he decided to not plug in.

So we get a rare treat: a low-key J Mascis, performing emotional songs from his new album Tied To A Star, as well as Dinosaur Jr.’s classic “Little Fury Things.” If you think Mascis draws all his power from sheer volume, this ought to convince you otherwise. – BOB BOILEN

• An intimate acoustic performance
• Recorded at NPR’s offices in Washington, D.C.

Set List

1. “Stumble”
2. “Little Fury Things”
3. “Drifter/Heal The Star”

References and Resources

• NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert Series
• J Mascis Official Website
• Dinosaur Jr. Official Website