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Lambchop’s New Songs Get Covered On Demoed EP: Hear MJ Lenderman’s “Weakened”
Lambchop have announced *Demoed*, an EP featuring other artists singing songs from the band’s recent album *Punching The Clown*. The project shifts attention from Lambchop frontman Kurt Wagner’s voice and public persona to the songs themselves, while giving younger musicians a role in shaping the band’s future.
Wagner says the idea came from Andrew, who suggested inviting artists they admired to sing over early guitar demos. They were asked to keep their contributions simple and demo-like, though some added further elements. Wagner describes the result as a “remix but backwards” and stresses that he is alive and involved; the songs are Lambchop’s, sung here by Jake, Haley, Alan, Channy, Dan, Lauren, Jenn and Mari.
In short
- Lambchop’s *Demoed* features guest singers on songs from *Punching The Clown*.
- Kurt Wagner says the project puts the songs ahead of his persona.
- The invited artists could add to the demos in their own way.
Explained simply
Lambchop are an American band led by singer and songwriter Kurt Wagner. Their album Punching The Clown is the source of the songs on Demoed, where other musicians perform them over early guitar recordings.
The invited singers include MJ Lenderman, alongside Jake, Haley, Alan, Channy, Dan, Lauren, Jenn and Mari. Wagner says the idea was to let musicians the band admires put their voices to the songs, with contributions kept simple where possible.
The project shifts focus from Wagner’s distinctive voice to the songwriting, while bringing younger artists into Lambchop’s musical circle. Wagner remains involved, and describes the approach as a “remix but backwards”.