During a brand-new edition of “SiriusXMU Sessions” at SiriusXM’s NYC Studios, singer-songwriter MJ Lenderman performed three songs from his upcoming album, “Manning Fireworks,” and covered acclaimed Americana artist Iris DeMent’s “My Life.”

Check out the full 30-minute session featuring his performances and interview with Josiah Lambert throughout the week on SiriusXMU (Ch. 35) in cars and on demand on the SiriusXM app with a subscription and free trial.

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MJ Lenderman Covers Iris DeMent’s ‘My Life’ and More

Before playing his rendition of “My Life” at the end of the set, MJ mentioned he first heard the song from Iris DeMent’s 1994 album of the same name while watching Harmony Korine’s movie “Mister Lonely” (2007).

MJ also performed “She’s Leaving You,” “Joker Lips,” and “Wristwatch” from his fourth studio LP, “Manning Fireworks,” due out on September 6.

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“SiriusXMU Sessions” is an exclusive weekly show on SiriusXMU – a 24/7 channel dedicated to new and classic indie – featuring stripped-down performances and conversations with different groundbreaking indie artists. Watch recent sessions with St. Vincent, Waxahatchee, Vampire Weekend, and more anytime on the SiriusXM app here.

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