Magnetic Fields

Hot Rock Artists

Band Members: Claudia Gonson, Stephin Merritt, Sam Davol, John Woo

Influenced by: Nick Drake, Joe Meek, ABBA, The Smiths, Phil Spector, Joy Division, Pet Shop Boys, Burt Bacharach, The Beach Boys

Genre: Rock & Alternative

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Magnetic Fields Aren't Sentimental for '69 Love Songs' Anniversary

May 18 2009 11:00AM by Steve Baltin

Filed under: News, Exclusive, Album

Spinner: This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Magnetic Fields' '69 Love Songs,' the triple-disc opus that made band architect Stephin Merritt an indie singer-songwriter stalwart. So far, Merritt is having a tough time revisiting the project. "We are ... Read more

Magnetic Fields Mastermind Brings 'Coraline' to the Stage

May 05 2009 8:00AM by Steve Baltin

Filed under: News, Exclusive

Spinner: A stage version of 'Coraline,' with music by Magnetic Fields' mastermind Stephin Merritt, previews in New York City this week. Though it debuts just a few months after the hit movie, which Merritt says may be his favorite 3-D film, the play has been ... Read more

Music Appreciation: Michael Emerson

Apr 02 2009 11:00AM by Benjy Eisen

Filed under: Music Appreciation

Spinner: While theories abound as to the mystery behind 'Lost,' Michael Emerson might be trying to tell us something. The actor, who plays the enigmatic Ben Linus, was spotted at a Magnetic Fields concert last year. You can take any clues you want from the ... Read more