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.