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MJ Lenderman played six unreleased songs during his first concert in five months, at the free Good Moon Festival show in Durham, North Carolina. Stereogum reported that “Apples” and “LLT” appeared to be live debuts; the songs’ release plans have not been announced.
MJ Lenderman played six unreleased songs at Saturday’s free Good Moon Festival show in Durham, North Carolina, marking his first concert in five months, according to Stereogum. The outlet reported that “Apples” and “LLT” appeared to be live debuts, though the songs’ release status and titles have not been confirmed by an official announcement.
The performance was part of Good Moon Festival, presented by Sylvan Esso and Psychic Hotline. Organizers moved the show indoors to Bay 7 because of inclement weather. Lenderman opened with a cover of Vic Chesnutt’s “Gravity of the Situation,” then performed six songs that have not been released, Stereogum reported. Some of the material had previously been played during his tour performances with Waxahatchee.
Lenderman did not perform with his usual band, the Wind. Instead, the musicians accompanying him were Tanner York, Brad Cook and Colin Croom, all described in the report as past collaborators. Croom had also played on the Waxahatchee tour. The reported set therefore brought together new material and a different backing lineup after a gap in Lenderman’s concert schedule.
Stereogum identified “Apples” and “LLT” as songs that appeared to be debut performances, a qualified description rather than confirmation from Lenderman or his representatives. The outlet also reported that attendees shared clips and accounts on social media. Those posts provide reports from people at the show, but the source material does not include an official set list or statements from Lenderman about the songs.
New Songs After a Concert Break
The show offers an early indication of what Lenderman may be working on musically, while stopping short of confirming a new album or release schedule. Performing six unreleased songs in one set gives fans a substantial preview of material not yet available through an official recording, and the apparent debuts of “Apples” and “LLT” may draw particular interest as listeners try to identify the songs and follow their development.
The performance also marks a return to concerts after a long stretch without a full show. Lenderman had been performing with Waxahatchee through May and later left Zach Bryan’s tour for a break, according to Stereogum. His return in Durham was not a formal announcement of a new tour or project, but it gives a clear, reported update on his live activity and the unreleased music he is currently performing.
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Lenderman’s Recent Live Schedule
Stereogum reported that Lenderman’s joint performances with Waxahatchee ran through May. The following month, he dropped off Zach Bryan’s tour to take a break. He was also part of a smaller July appearance in Durham, playing with Wednesday bandmate Karly Hartzman and Brad Cook at Tracey Nelson’s pop-up show. The Good Moon Festival set was described as his first concert in five months, rather than his first public musical appearance since the break.
The festival performance took place in Durham, North Carolina, and its move to Bay 7 was attributed to poor weather. The source does not give the year or a more detailed date beyond identifying the show as Saturday. That limits what can be said about how the set fits into a broader touring calendar.
““Apples” and “LLT” appear to be debuts.”
— Stereogum
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Release Plans and Set Details
No official information in the source material identifies the six songs by name beyond “Apples” and “LLT,” confirms that those two were first performed at the festival, or says whether any of the songs will be released. No album announcement, recording details or release dates were reported. It is also unclear whether Lenderman plans further concerts soon or will continue to take time away from touring.
The guitar story is less certain than the reported set details. Stereogum said attendees posted that Lenderman gave away his taped-up 2008 Jazzmaster, but an Instagram commenter said someone from his team asked for it back before they left. The source does not provide a direct statement from Lenderman or his team, so the account does not establish that the guitar was intended as a permanent giveaway.
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Awaiting an Official Music Update
The next confirmed development would need to come from Lenderman, his representatives, or a label announcement. Until then, the festival set provides a live preview, but it does not establish whether the unreleased songs are finished recordings, part of a forthcoming project, or material he will continue to revise in concert.
Fans may also look for additional performances or recordings from the event. Stereogum pointed readers to clips shared after the show, while the source material does not specify a forthcoming tour date or another scheduled appearance. Release plans and future live dates remain unannounced in the available report.
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Key Questions
What did MJ Lenderman play at Good Moon Festival?
He opened with Vic Chesnutt’s “Gravity of the Situation” and then performed six unreleased songs, according to Stereogum.
Which songs were reported as apparent live debuts?
Stereogum said “Apples” and “LLT” appeared to be debuts. That wording was not an official confirmation from Lenderman.
Who played with Lenderman?
He was accompanied by Tanner York, Brad Cook and Colin Croom, rather than the Wind, according to the report.
When will the new songs be released?
No release dates or album plans were given in the source material. The songs were described as unreleased, and their future remains unclear.
Did Lenderman give away his guitar?
Attendees reportedly said he gave away his taped-up 2008 Jazzmaster, but a commenter later said someone from his team asked for it back. The account has not been confirmed by Lenderman or his team.
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