Stereogum — The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt writes songs about pretty much anything -- that's sorta his thing, right? -- so why not write a jingle for an advertisement for a new store called Virgil Normal located in Los Angeles' Silverlake neighborhood? Wel... more info

Nialler9 — Stephin Merritt is the chief songwriter and musician behind the Magnetic Fields (most notable for 69 Love Songs) will perform a special Magnetic Fields: 50 Song Memoir show at the National Concert Hall next Monday 28th August (Programme A) and ... more info

Stereogum — Primavera has a particular reputation, as being one of the best, most interestingly curated festivals in Europe. (Or, anywhere, for that matter.) It earns it. Especially compared to a bunch of lackluster festivals stateside through the first half of ... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Hazlitt interviewed author Paul Auster. The Los Angeles Review of Books interviewed Stephin Merritt of Magnetic Fields about writing. The New York Times shared a primer of resistance poetry. Stream a new How To Dress Well song. The Los Angeles... more info

DrownedInSound — Merritt has lifted the curtain JUST enough to draw us that bit more into his world more info

Stereogum — Stephin Merritt added to his massive discography this month with a new Magnetic Fields triple-album called 50 Song Memoir. He's already released videos for "'85 Why I Am Not A Teenager," "'81 How To Play The Synthesizer," and "'83 Foxx And I," and to... more info

Nialler9 — Magnetic Fields and Kristen Hersh (Throwing Muses) are lined up for one and two National Concert Hall’s Perspectives Series shows respecively this summer. American songwriter Kristen Hersh plays NCH on Friday July 23rd to perform a solo conce... more info

Chorus.fm — The Magnetic Fields have released a video for “’85 Why Am I Not a Teenager.” more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The album features one song about every year of the first five decades of Stephin Merritt's life. Continue reading… more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The longlist for the 2017 Man Booker International Prize has been announced. Signature recommended books about music and New York City. Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merrit discussed albums he enjoys at The Quietus. Broadly interviewed Camille Paglia abou... more info