The Adam Friedland Show MJ Lenderman CALLS OUT Cameron Winter (not clickbait)
Feb 11, 2026
MJ Lenderman, North Carolina singer-songwriter known for indie rock and vivid live shows. They talk about his studio and live performance releases, early beat-making and hip-hop influences, stage routines and performance nerves. Conversation covers touring life, fan interactions, creative habits during COVID, and his evolving artistic goals.
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Studio Performance Planned For Release
- MJ Lenderman performed two songs in the studio and the full performance is set to be released Friday the 13th.
- Adam teased more live performances in the Taft's Unplugged series with varied episode lengths.
Religious Upbringing And Altar Service
- MJ Lenderman grew up Catholic in Asheville, North Carolina and served as an altar server.
- He describes moving up roles at church, eventually becoming an acolyte and cross bearer.
Tour Stories From Ireland
- MJ recounted playing in Ireland and misunderstanding the slang word 'slags' before learning its meaning.
- He shared an airport/plane story where a drunken fan hit his sleeping bass player as a prank.