Thu Jan 30 12:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Singer-Songwriter MJ Lenderman Brings Intimate Set to Tiny Desk
**WASHINGTON, D.C.** – Indie artist MJ Lenderman, known for his blend of melancholic, humorous, and comforting music, graced the NPR Tiny Desk with a captivating solo performance. Following a successful 2024 which included a memorable collaboration with Waxahatchee and the release of his solo album *Manning Fireworks*, Lenderman delivered a stripped-down set, showcasing his compelling lyricism and wry self-awareness.
Performing with his band, known as MJ Lenderman and The Wind but rebranded as MJ Lenderman and The Breeze for this intimate setting, Lenderman highlighted tracks from his repertoire, including selections from *Ghost of Your Guitar Solo*. The performance featured fiddle-driven numbers like “Rip Torn” and “You Don’t Know The Shape I’m In,” particularly well-suited to the intimate Tiny Desk atmosphere.
Lenderman’s self-deprecating humor shone through, as he shared a poignant anecdote about his past aspirations to become a Catholic priest, wryly reflecting on the perceived lack of heartbreak and financial security in that vocation. The performance underscored Lenderman’s growing stature in the indie music scene, solidifying his reputation as a compelling and relatable artist.
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