“How many roads must a man walk down ’til he learns / He’s just a jerk…” Jake, or MJ, Lenderman has a knack for fusing the sarcastic wit of 90s indie rock with the (reputedly) more profound influence of the greats of 20th-century songwriting; à la Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Warren Zevon. He returns to Brisbane to play The Princess Theatre, almost a year (to the month) after playing Jet Black Cat’s Seasonal Fruit Festival.

Sectionals new single Red Hills Hoist is a playful serenade to the beloved Meanjin suburb.
Bassist and lead singer Kriza Canzon narrates conquering the hills of Red Hill, “Should have
known from the beginning/It’s in the name of the ‘burb that I live in”. It’s been a year since the
band’s last single Deep Clean, and with the addition of rhythm guitarist Max Dooley, there was
much anticipation for fresh material.