About
MJ Lenderman's 'Manning Fireworks,' released on September 6, 2024, is an instant classic. His frank introspection and observation finds the intersection of wit and sadness, taking up residence there for 39 minutes. Yes, the punchlines are here, as are the rusted-wire guitar solos that have made Lenderman a favorite for indie rock fans looking for an emerging guitar hero. But there’s a new sincerity, too, as Lenderman lets listeners clearly see the world through his warped lens.
What's followed since its release was beyond anyone’s wildest imagination: performances on the Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Austin City Limits, NPR's Tiny Desk, profiles in The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, GQ and so many more, entirely sold-out tours at the biggest venues he's ever played, and recently, awards for Emerging Artist of the Year at the 24th Annual Americana Honors & Awards and Breakthrough Artist at the American Association of Independent Music's Libera Awards.
