MJ Lenderman — the North Carolina-based singer, songwriter, and musician — announces his new album, Manning Fireworks, out September 6th via ANTI-, and releases the lead single/video, “She’s Leaving You.”
On Manning Fireworks, MJ lets us in on his frank observations on the intersection of wit and sadness. Today’s single, “She’s Leaving You,” is a half-sneering portrait of a middle-aged man cheating his way through a midlife crisis, at least until he gets caught and blasts Clapton in a rented Ferrari en route to Vegas. It also happens to be the perfect shout-along anthem for any kid who’s ever felt shortchanged by their parents. The song’s accompanying video, another instant classic, was directed by Whitmer Thomas and Clay Tatum. Per the directors, think “Creed Thanksgiving Half-Time Show” mixed with “Smells Like Teen Spirit” mixed with “Drop Dead Gorgeous.”
Manning Fireworks Tracklist
1. Manning Fireworks
2. Joker Lips
3. Rudolph
4. Wristwatch
5. She’s Leaving You
6. Rip Torn
7. You Don’t Know The Shape I’m In
8. On My Knees
9. Bark At The Moon
MJ Lenderman Tour Dates
Thu. June 27 – Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village – SOLD OUT
Fri. June 28 – Chicago, IL @ Logan Square Arts Festival
Thu. Sept. 5 – Sat. Sept. 7 – Raleigh, NC @ Hopscotch Music Festival
Wed. Sept. 18 – Nashville, TN @ Blue Room at Third Man % – SOLD OUT
Thu. Sept. 19 – Nashville, TN @ Basement East (ANTI- Showcase at Americanafest)
Mon. Nov. 11 – Berlin, DE @ Privatclub
Tues. Nov. 12 – Hamburg, DE @ Hafenklang
Thu. Nov. 14 – Amsterdam, NL @ Bitterzoet
Fri. Nov. 15 – Brussels, BE @ Botanique Witloof Bar
Sat. Nov. 16 – Paris, FR @ Point Ephemere
Mon. Nov. 18 – London, UK @ The Garage
Tue. Nov. 19 – London, UK @ The Garage – SOLD OUT
Thu. Nov. 21 – Manchester, UK @ YES Pink Room
Fri. Nov. 22 – Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club
Sat. Nov. 23 – Dublin, IE @ Workman’s Club
% Solo w/ Karly Hartzman
