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MJ LENDERMAN

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About MJ Lenderman

Mark Jacob Lenderman, born February 4, 1999, is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known as MJ Lenderman and Jake Lenderman. His music has been characterized as indie rock and alternative country. Lenderman is a member of the band Wednesday, with whom he has recorded four studio albums: Twin Plagues (2021), Mowing the Leaves Instead of Piling 'Em Up (2022), Rat Saw God (2023), and Bleeds (2025). He stepped back from live performances in 2025 to focus on his solo career and is currently a non-touring member of the band. His solo work includes the albums Boat Songs (2022) and Manning Fireworks (2024), both of which received critical acclaim. During live shows, Lenderman is accompanied by his backing band the Wind, which features Landon George, Jon Samuels, Xandy Chelmis, Ethan Baechtold, and Colin Miller. Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee described him as one of her "most trusted collaborators," and he contributed to Waxahatchee's sixth studio album, Tigers Blood (2024). In 2025, Lenderman joined Crutchfield's band Snocaps, releasing a self-titled album in October of that year.

Also known asMark Jacob LendermanJake LendermanMJLMark Jacob LendermanMark Lendermanmjl
Member of
Wednesday (10)Broken Family (2)Nash To StoudemireMJ Lenderman And The WindSnocaps

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Wednesday

Wednesday

This is Lorelei

This is Lorelei

Greg Freeman

Silver Jews

Silver Jews

Florry

Snocaps

Snocaps

Colin Miller

Wilco

Wilco

Releases

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Live At Third Man Records

2025

Manning Fireworks

Manning Fireworks

6th September 2024

And the Wind (Live and Loose!)

And the Wind (Live and Loose!)

17th November 2023

Boat Songs

Boat Songs

29th April 2022

Ghost of Your Guitar Solo

Ghost of Your Guitar Solo

19th January 2021

MJ Lenderman

MJ Lenderman

15th June 2019

Knockin'

Knockin'

I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina

I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina

EPs
How Do You Let the Love Into the Heart That Isn’t Split Wide Open - EP

How Do You Let the Love Into the Heart That Isn’t Split Wide Open - EP

Guttering - EP

Guttering - EP

Lucky - EP

Lucky - EP

Singles
Oh Dorian (feat. MJ Lenderman)

Oh Dorian (feat. MJ Lenderman)

27th May 2025

Dancing in the Club (MJ Lenderman Version)

Dancing in the Club (MJ Lenderman Version)

25th March 2025

Knockin' - EP

Knockin' - EP

20th August 2021

Guttering

Guttering

20th January 2021

Lucky

Lucky

25th December 2019

How Do You Let the Love Into the Heart That Isn't Split Wide Open

How Do You Let the Love Into the Heart That Isn't Split Wide Open

13th December 2018

Rudolph

Rudolph

Other
Him

Him

MJL5*

MJL5*

Tracks by MJ Lenderman

20+ tracks in our catalogue

  1. Another PlaceGhost of Your Guitar Solo
    2:26
  2. Another PlaceGhost of Your Guitar Solo
    2:26
  3. Another PlaceGhost of Your Guitar Solo
    2:26
  4. Bark at the MoonManning Fireworks
    10:01
  5. Basketball #1MJ Lenderman
    8:20
  6. Basketball #1MJ Lenderman
    8:20
  7. Basketball #2Lucky - EP
  8. Basketball #2Lucky
    2:59
  9. Big MoneyLive At Third Man Records
  10. Big MoneyGuttering - EP

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Wristwatch

Wristwatch

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She's Leaving You

She's Leaving You

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Joker Lips

Joker Lips

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Manning Fireworks

Manning Fireworks

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You Don't Know the Shape I'm In

You Don't Know the Shape I'm In

Lyrics

Hangover Game

Hangover Game

Lyrics

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Lyrics

Rudolph

Rudolph

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MJ Lenderman has bridge trouble in his new Lance Bangs-directed video for 'Wristwatch'
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MJ Lenderman has bridge trouble in his new Lance Bangs-directed video for 'Wristwatch'

MJ Lenderman releases Lance Bangs-directed music video featuring truck crashes into an overpass, ahead of European and UK tour.

9 Apr 2025 • 2:52 pm
MJ Lenderman has confirmed a bunch of European tour dates, including a London Roundhouse show
News

MJ Lenderman has confirmed a bunch of European tour dates, including a London Roundhouse show

MJ Lenderman announces extensive European and UK tour for August 2025, featuring festival appearances and headline shows across multiple countries.

11 Mar 2025 • 10:07 pm
MJ Lenderman will no longer tour with Wednesday, but continues recording with band
News

MJ Lenderman will no longer tour with Wednesday, but continues recording with band

He played his final live show with the group in Japan earlier this year.

21 Feb 2025 • 9:24 pm
MJ Lenderman performs 'Joker Lips' on Jimmy Kimmel Live
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MJ Lenderman performs 'Joker Lips' on Jimmy Kimmel Live

The performance saw Lenderman and his band The Wind deliver the track against a backdrop inspired by the hand-painted artwork of 'Manning Fireworks'.

13 Feb 2025 • 10:03 pm
MJ Lenderman has booked a 2025 UK tour following his sold-out November dates
News

MJ Lenderman has booked a 2025 UK tour following his sold-out November dates

Tickets for the 2025 UK tour will be available from 10am on 12th September.

11 Sept 2024 • 9:30 am
MJ Lenderman: "After the second chorus, that's when you blast off"
News

MJ Lenderman: "After the second chorus, that's when you blast off"

With ‘Manning Fireworks’, MJ Lenderman bridges the gap between humour and heartbreak, delivering a record that’s both accessible and profound.

6 Sept 2024 • 8:00 am
MJ Lenderman has released a final single ahead of new album 'Manning Fireworks' - check out 'Wristwatch'
News

MJ Lenderman has released a final single ahead of new album 'Manning Fireworks' - check out 'Wristwatch'

The singer-songwriter's latest track comes ahead of Friday's album release.

5 Sept 2024 • 10:58 am
MJ Lenderman shares new single 'Joker Lips' from upcoming album 'Manning Fireworks'
News

MJ Lenderman shares new single 'Joker Lips' from upcoming album 'Manning Fireworks'

The new track comes with a video featuring the band performing in an overgrown field.

29 Jul 2024 • 7:11 pm
MJ Lenderman has announced a new album, 'Manning Fireworks'
News

MJ Lenderman has announced a new album, 'Manning Fireworks'

Check out the video for lead single 'She's Leaving You'.

24 Jun 2024 • 1:51 pm
MJ Lenderman has announced his first European and UK headline tour
News

MJ Lenderman has announced his first European and UK headline tour

His new shows will take place in November.

7 May 2024 • 1:21 pm
MJ Lenderman has shared a new single, 'Knockin'
News

MJ Lenderman has shared a new single, 'Knockin'

The track will appear on an upcoming 7" single alongside previous single 'Rudolph'.

8 Aug 2023 • 1:28 pm

Reviews

MJ Lenderman - Manning Fireworks
Album Review

MJ Lenderman - Manning Fireworks

5 Sept 2024

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JADE has announced a deluxe edition of her debut album, 'THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE ENCORE'•
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MJ Lenderman — You Don't Know The Shape I'm In
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You Don't Know The Shape I'm In

MJ Lenderman — Joker Lips
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Joker Lips

MJ Lenderman — She's Leaving You
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She's Leaving You

MJ Lenderman — Rip Torn (Full Album Stream)
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Rip Torn (Full Album Stream)

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MJ Lendermantours & setlists

Every MJ Lenderman tour with five or more confirmed dates, with full setlist data and most-played songs.

  • 2025 Summer Tour
    6 shows · 12 Sept – 19 Sept 2025