MJ Lenderman, often hailed as the next big thing in indie rock, evokes nostalgia with his new album Manning Fireworks, reminiscent of music from decades past.
The article examines whether Lenderman's musical style contributes anything new to indie rock or simply offers a comforting throwback, described as both 'laid-back' and 'tuneful while noisy'.
Critics recognize Lenderman's talent but question if his adherence to established indie rock sounds is a genuine contribution or merely a checkbox of genre expectations.
Amanda Petrusich describes Lenderman's music as 'concordant with a clear lineage' of influential artists, yet implies that this might not align with indie's original spirit of innovation.
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