MJ Lenderman
MJ Lenderman, known affectionately as Jake, is a 26-year-old indie rock musician from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Hailed as 'the next great hope for indie rock,' he gained significant acclaim with his fourth studio album, 'Manning Fireworks,' which earned spots on numerous top 10 lists. Known for his unique blend of introspective lyrics and pop culture references, Lenderman's music has drawn comparisons to legends like Neil Young and the Drive-By Truckers. He is not only making waves with his solo work but also collaborates with fellow artist Waxahatchee on her album 'Tigers Blood,' where his harmonies have been particularly praised. A multi-talented musician, Lenderman is currently on an extensive global tour, showcasing his diverse sound and engaging songwriting.
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Recent news mentions
MJ Lenderman is a breakout star who opened for Ryan Davis during a concert in Toronto.
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Canada· 2025-12-12
MJ Lenderman unites with Karly Hartzman on a new release.
Karly Hartzman and MJ Lenderman unite on new release
Australia· 2025-09-23
MJ Lenderman is one of the artists involved in the No Music for Genocide initiative.
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Portugal· 2025-09-20
MJ Lenderman is mentioned as an artist featured in the Paredes de Coura festival.
Paredes de Coura: as escolhas do Ípsilon numa playlist | Festival de Paredes de CouraPortugal· 2025-08-12
MJ Lenderman also performed simultaneously with Charli XCX.
Way out west 2025: Så var andra dagen
Sweden· 2025-08-09
MJ Lenderman is a Pitchfork-approved singer-songwriter who performed at a concert attended by Zohran Mamdani.
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United States· 2025-05-17
MJ Lenderman is known for his tongue-in-cheek storytelling in his music.
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New Zealand· 2025-03-29
MJ Lenderman is being hailed as 'the next great hope for indie rock' and has released several acclaimed albums.
How a simple daily habit made the music world stop and listenAustralia· 2025-02-26
