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J Mascis and Mike Watt Release Split 7-Inch Featuring Covers of Each Other's Bands
J Mascis and Mike Watt Cover Each Other's Songs on New Split 7" Vinyl
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Summary
J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.) and Mike Watt (Minutemen/fIREHOSE) are covering each other's songs for a new split 7" vinyl released by Red Parakeet Records. Mascis covers fIREHOSE's 1991 deep cut "Formal Introduction," while Watt covers "The Little Baby" from Dinosaur Jr.'s 1991 EP. This is the third installment in Red Parakeet's cover series featuring alt-rock figures.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledJ Mascis and Mike Watt helped define the '90s alt-rock scene through their bands Dinosaur Jr. and Minutemen.
Now, they're covering each other's songs for a new split 7" arranged by Austin label Red Parakeet Records.
Mascis dives into fIREHOSE's 1991 deep cut 'Formal Introduction,' while Watt lets loose on a wailing rendition of 'The Little Baby' from Dinosaur Jr.'s 1991 EP Whatever's Cool With Me.
On a new split 7", the ’90s alt-rock figures tackle Dinosaur Jr. and fIREHOSE deep cuts
