Sweet News: J. Mascis Forms Sweet Apple

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Dinosaur Jr`s J. Mascis has a new band he likes to call Sweet Apple.

Most bands are brought together by guitars, amps and drums. Sweet Apple formed after tragedy, out of friendship, on a miserable day in Vermont.

At first glance, the rock 'n’ roll quartet might seem like one of those "indie-rock supergroup" sideshows. Yes, J. Mascis (drums/guitar/vocals) plays in Dinosaur Jr. Tim Parnin (guitar) and John Petkovic (vocals/guitar) play in Cobra Verde. Dave Sweetapple (bass/vocals) plays in Witch. But Sweet Apple was born of a death ? and a cross country drive. Totally by chance.

It was rainy morning in December...