MJ Lenderman | That Interview

In this episode, we sit down with MJ Lenderman, the acclaimed musician set to play at DPAC on July 23, 2025. In a candid conversation, MJ opens up about his unexpected journey into music, which all started with a childhood fascination with Guitar Hero that eventually led to real-life lessons. He shares the unique challenges of navigating the music world as both a solo artist and a member of the band Wednesday, and he gets vulnerable about his self-doubts as a writer. Plus, hear him recount the pivotal moment he realized that a career in music was not just a dream, but a tangible path.

That Interview is a conversation about music between the curators that play it and the artists that make it. An in depth look at an artists career, including insights into how they got started, their influences, creation process, successes, failures, and everything in between. 

That Interview is recorded at produced by That Station, a locally curated music station in Raleigh North Carolina with live personalities that share authentic stories and insights about music and life in the triangle. We play a wide variety of music, like Americana, Indie Rock, Folk, R&B, Bluegrass, Alt Country, Alternative, and more! We even have our own Music Festival. Stream us on your desktop, our free app, or listen locally in Raleigh, NC on the radio at 95.7 FM and 101.5 HD2.