Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-DLR-048

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-12-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

644110492715

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

MJ Lenderman

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Dear Life Records

MJ Lenderman is an acclaimed artist hailing from Asheville, North Carolina. With a passion for music that knows no bounds, MJ has captivated audiences with their unique blend of soulful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.
With years of experience in the industry, MJ has honed their craft and developed a signature sound that sets them apart from the crowd. Their music effortlessly combines elements of folk, rock, and blues to create a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly original.
Whether performing on stage or recording in the studio, MJ's talent shines through in every note. Their powerful vocals and heartfelt performances have earned them a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim.

Newest Listed Items

Dear Life Records is proud to present the physical reissue of the self titled debut of MJ Lenderman.

MJ Lenderman is a songwriter born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina. The anatomy of an MJ record might go something like this: warped pedal steels and skuzzed out guitar; a voice reminiscent of the high-lonesome warble of a choirboy; the keen observations and reflections of a front stoop philosopher. Songs snake their way from a lo-fi home recording to something glossier made with longtime friends at Asheville’s Drop of Sun studios, but the recording setting doesn’t seem to matter much – at its core, a Lenderman song rings true.

"MJ Lenderman" was recorded, mixed and mastered for digital in 2019 by Colin Miller in Asheville NC, and was self-released online to quiet but firm acclaim. Now available as a Double LP and remastered for vinyl by Heather Jones, it offers a glimpse into the formative steps of a style; focused and precise, yet expansive and rough around the edges, that remains consistent across MJ’s catalogue to date (see also 2021’s ‘Ghost of Your Guitar Solo’ (DLR 016) and 2022’s ‘Boat Songs’ (DLR 031)).

Looking as firmly to the legacy of 90s slowcore as it does to the tenor of Magnolia Electric Co. and sound wall of Neil Young and Crazy Horse, these 9 songs clock in at just over an hour and offer warm, patient worlds of heavy color that blow by breezily. These are songs that wrap mysterious and urgent feeling in layers of patience and clarity that unfold anew with each timeless listen.

Music US

Discover MJ Lenderman by MJ Lenderman. Self-titled debut album now available on vinyl from Dear Life Records. Warm, patient worlds of heavy color await.