Sports! Detroit indie-rock duo JR JR to release basketball-themed EP and merch
(WorldNews Music)

It`s been a while since we`ve heard from indie rock duo JR JR, but they`re about to dunk on us with a 3-song NBA-themed EP because the dudes friggin` love sports ball. The metro Detroit-bred band formerly known as Dale Earnhart Jr. Jr (yes, as in the stock-car racing legend, but with an extra ironic Jr. tagged on the end) independently released Invocations/Conversations last year, marking the duo`s first release since parting with longtime label Warner Bros. In May, they quietly released an EP, August and Everything Prior, just before formally cancelling their `Getting To Know You` tour. The tour, billed as a two-man/one-man show was set to visit smaller clubs across the country, including...