Watch MJ Lenderman & The Wind's Tiny Desk Concert | Return to the UK/EU in May for further live dates
Watch MJ Lenderman & The Wind’s Tiny Desk Concert
Touring the UK in May / June in support of Manning Fireworks
Selected press for MJ Lenderman and new album Manning Fireworks:
“Outstanding.” - Pitchfork [8.7 - Best New Music]
“Manning Fireworks’ sad sack anthems tap into something devastatingly, purely human." - The Guardian
"we are in the presence of greatness here." - MOJO (4/5)
"a catch-in-your-throat solo album from Wednesday's guitarist." - Uncut (9/10)
“Lenderman’s off-kilter observations are enveloped in a haze of melancholy, but there’s a comforting, wool-blanket warmth to the tone of his guitar and the broken croak of his voice.” - New York Times
“joyously weird alt-Americana… Featuring possibly his best track yet, the North Carolina guitarist-songwriter goes to the sparse and seamy side on this worthy successor to Boat Songs.” - The Observer ★★★★
"Lenderman is one of indie rock's brightest young stars." - NME ★★★★
“‘a quiet revelation… the sound of a modern master at work.” - DORK ★★★★
"Lenderman once again redefines slacker charm on Manning Fireworks." - The Line Of Best Fit (9/10)
"a powerful achievement, one that deserves to last." - Clash ★★★★
"the album tells fictional stories with a wry eye and an unparalleled songwriting craft." – Rolling Stone UK
"MJ Lenderman has been central to some of the most exciting releases of the last few years." - So Young
"An unqualified triumph." - Record Collector ★★★★
"The songs possess a barbed humour and an open honesty." - Shindig! ★★★★
MJ Lenderman’s Manning Fireworks (ANTI-) was one of 2024’s most beloved and critically acclaimed albums, with The Wall Street Journal crowning the album “one of the best indie-rock records of the year” and a wide selection of publications internationally placing the album in their albums of the year lists.
Following a completely sold-out North American tour and a late-night television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Lenderman & his band, The Wind, have now made their NPR Tiny Desk Concert debut. A stripped-down performance, MJ Lenderman & the Wind performed Manning Fireworks highlights “Wristwatch”, “You Don’t Know The Shape I’m In”, and “Rip Torn” along with “Catholic Priest” from Lenderman’s 2021 album, Ghost of Your Guitar Solo.
Watch MJ Lenderman’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert HERE
MJ Lenderman & The Wind have just kicked off the second leg of their North American tour, playing shows throughout the South and West Coast. In March, they’ll tour Australia and New Zealand, including a headline performance at the iconic Sydney Opera House on Tuesday, March 25th, before returning to Europe and the UK for headline shows and festival appearances, including stops at Primavera Sound and Øya Festival.
MJ Lenderman & The Wind's debut UK performances at the tail end of last year saw them crowned Artist Of The Week at The Observer and a full 5 star live review from The Guardian.
A full list of dates can be found below, and tickets can be purchased here.
2025
Thu. May 29 - Bristol, UK @ Marble Factory ~
Fri. May 30 - Brighton, UK @ CHALK ~ [SOLD OUT]
Sat. May 31 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City ~
Mon. June 2 - Glasgow, UK @ Old Fruit Market ~
Tue. June 3 - Manchester, UK @ O2 Ritz ~
Wed. June 4 - London, UK @ Electric Ballroom ~ [SOLD OUT]
Thu. June 5 - Sun. June 8 - Barcelona, ES @ Primavera
Sun. June 22 - Greenfield, MA - Green River Festival
Wed. Aug. 6 - Sat. Aug. 9 - Oslo, NO @ Øya Festival
~ w/ Trace Mountains
Stream/Purchase Manning Fireworks
Watch the Video for “You Don’t Know The Shape I’m In”
Watch the Video for “She’s Leaving You”
Watch the Video For “Joker Lips”
Listen to “Wristwatch”
Watch MJ Lenderman Perform “Wristwatch” On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
