MJ Lenderman joins host Raina Douris

Five years ago, MJ Lenderman was working at an ice cream shop – now, he’s being profiled by GQ and The New York Times, with his latest album, Manning Fireworks, being called one of the best of the year. MJ Lenderman performs songs from the new album live and talks about how he stays creative in a world full of distractions.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist
Andrew Bird and Madison Cunningham “Crying In The Night” Cunningham Bird
Houndmouth “On the Road” From the Hills Below the City
MJ Lenderman “Manning Fireworks” WC Recording
Ozzy Osbourne “Bark at the Moon” Bark at the Moon
MJ Lenderman “She’s Leaving You” WC Recording
MJ Lenderman “Wristwatch” WC Recording
MJ Lenderman “On My Knees” WC Recording
Japanese Breakfast “Be Sweet” Jubilee
My Morning Jacket “Thank You Too” Evil Urges
Khruangbin & Leon Bridges “B-Side” Texas Moon EP

Hour Two
Nada Surf “Inside of Love” Let Go
Gia Ford “Try Changing” Transparent Things
Fleetwood Mac “Dreams” Rumours
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats “Call Me (Whatever You Like)” South of Here
Michigander “Giving Up” Michigander
Dar Williams “Whispering Pines” WC Recording
Billy Bragg “Way Over Yonder” WC Recording
LCD Soundsystem “X-Ray Eyes” (single)
David Bowie “Heroes” Heroes
Peach Pit “Magpie” Magpie
Dave Matthews Band “Too Much” Crash
Gigi Perez “Sailor Song” Sailor Song (single)
Susan Tedeschi “Tired Of My Tears” Hope & Desire