MJ Lenderman, Sun June, and More Cover Jason Molina Songs for New Tribute Album

Hear MJ Lenderman Cover Jason Molina for Upcoming ‘I Will Swim to You’ Tribute Album

A Jason Molina tribute album is on its way. On Thursday, Run for Cover Records announced I Will Swim to You: a Tribute to Jason Molina, a collection of renditions honoring the late leader of alternative bands Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. The label also dropped a cover of “Just Be Simple” by MJ Lenderman and “Leave the City” by Sun June to preview the album. The covers album, scheduled to drop on Sept. 5, is set to feature both fan fav…

MJ Lenderman, Sun June, and More Cover Jason Molina Songs for New Tribute Album

I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina also features Hand Habits, Advance Base, Friendship, and others

Run for Cover Announces Jason Molina Tribute Album Featuring MJ Lenderman, Sun June, and More

Run for Cover Records has announced a tribute album dedicated to the late Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. singer-songwriter Jason Molina. It features MJ Lenderman, Sun June, Hand Habits, Advance Base, Friendship, Horse Jumper of Love, Runnner, Another Michael, Teen Suicide, and more. Lenderman’s plaintive rendition of ‘Just Be Simple’ and Sun June’s gorgeous version of ‘Leave the City’ are out now. Take a listen below. Run For Cover founde…

Run For Cover to release Jason Molina tribute album, featuring MJ Lenderman, Sun June, and more

Run For Cover Records is releasing a tribute record dedicated to Jason Molina, the late frontman for beloved alt-country bands Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina – titled after a line from Molina's song "Lioness" – will feature performances from Run For Cover Records folks and affiliated artists, covering fan favorites and deep cuts from by the midwestern songwriter. The project arrives September …

Run For Cover Records Announce 'I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina' - Listen to MJ Lenderman's Take On "Just Be Simple" - Glide Magazine

Jason Molina‘s expansive catalog—from Songs: Ohia, to The Magnolia Electric Co., to the work under his own name—has become one of the most important forces in the musical ecosystem of 2025. His distinct voice, stunning lyricism, and knack for longing melodies can be clearly heard not only in the current resurgence of alt country and Americana, but also in the worlds of indie rock, lofi, slowcore, and beyond. I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jaso…