MJ Lenderman
MJ Lenderman | |
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 Lenderman in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mark Jacob Lenderman |
| Born | 1999 (age 24–25) Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Anti- |
| Member of | Wednesday |
| Website | www |
Mark Jacob Lenderman, also known as Jake Lenderman[1] (born 1999)[2] is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Asheville, North Carolina. He has released three albums, and also plays with the alternative rock band Wednesday. He also has played drums for Indigo De Souza. His album Boat Songs was listed by several publications as one of the best of 2022.
Career[edit]
In 2018, Lenderman played the drums for fellow Asheville artist Indigo De Souza on her albums I Love My Mom and Any Shape You Take.[3] Lenderman met Karly Hartzman, lead singer for the group Wednesday, and he would join the band for an EP called How Do You Let Love Into the Heart That Isn't Split Wide Open.[1] In 2019, he released a self-titled album, his first as MJ Lenderman.[4]
Wednesday released I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone in 2020, and Lenderman toured with the group in February of that year, until the COVID-19 pandemic cut it abruptly short. At the time, Lenderman continued to work in an ice cream shop to support himself.[3]
Lenderman released a second solo album, Ghost of Your Guitar Solo, in 2021. His third album Boat Songs was released in 2022 with Dear Life Records.[5] Several publications listed it as one of the best albums of 2022.[6][7][8]
After the success of the album, Lenderman signed with the record label Anti-.[9] In 2023, he released the singles "Rudolph" and "Knockin'" to promote the release of his upcoming album.[3]
Musical style[edit]
Lenderman's style has been described as alt-country, classic rock, and indie rock music. He has listed Neil Young, Jason Molina, and Drive-By Truckers as influences.
Personal life[edit]
Lenderman studied at UNC Asheville for three semesters.[3]
Lenderman is dating his bandmate and musical collaborator Karly Hartzman. They both perform guitar and vocals for the band Wednesday.[1]
Discography[edit]
Credits are adapted from Lenderman's Bandcamp.[10]
Albums[edit]
| Title | Details |
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| MJ Lenderman |
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| Ghost of Your Guitar Solo |
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| Boat Songs |
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| And the Wind (Live and Loose!) |
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Extended plays[edit]
| Title | Credit | Details |
|---|---|---|
| How Do You Let Love Into the Heart That Isn't Split Wide Open | MJ Lenderman & Wednesday |
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| Faucet | Nash to Stoudemire1 |
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| Lucky | MJ Lenderman |
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| Guttering | MJ Lenderman & Wednesday |
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| DLDRG 002 – Knockin' | MJ Lenderman |
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1Lenderman and Karly Harztman
Singles[edit]
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Hangover Game"[11] | 2022 | Boat Songs |
| "TLC Cage Match"[11] | ||
| "Rudolph"[12] | 2023 | Upcoming album |
| "Knockin'"[12] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Wednesday's Curdled Beauty". Pitchfork. 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ Examiner |, Will Reisman | Special to the (2022-10-20). "MJ Lenderman is a sports-obsessed folk singer on the rise". San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ a b c d "MJ Lenderman Is Knockin' On Rock Stardom's Door". Stereogum. 2023-08-07. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ "MJ LENDERMAN: S/T". MELTED. 2019-07-14. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ "Boat Songs, by MJ Lenderman". MJ Lenderman. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ "Here are the 30 best albums of 2022". The A.V. Club. 2022-12-12. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2022". Pitchfork. 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ Staff, The Ringer (2022-12-06). "The 33 Best Albums of 2022". The Ringer. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ "MJ Lenderman signs to ANTI- RECORDS, drops new single "Rudolph"". WXPN | Vinyl At Heart. 2023-07-19. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ "MJ Lenderman". MJ Lenderman. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ a b "Wednesday\'s MJ Lenderman Shares New Solo Single \"TLC Cage Match\": Listen". Stereogum. 2022-03-16. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ a b "MJ Lenderman channels his inner Bob Dylan on "Knockin"". The FADER. Retrieved 2023-10-20.