In “Joseph Balsamo” (1846-48), Alexandre Dumas’s fantastical tale of alchemy and mesmerism, the nail-biting climactic scene isn’t a magic act, a murder or a séance. It’s a fireworks show hosted by ...
On Friday, a 25-year-old singer-songwriter from Asheville, North Carolina named MJ Lenderman will release a new record. It’s called Manning Fireworks, and it’s my favorite album of the year. Manning ...
Singer-songwriter MJ Lenderman stands out in the indie-rock scene in part because his music is disconnected from trends. The alternative-rock of the ’90s is often mentioned as an influence on artists ...