411 Mania — Stephin Merritt and Co. return with their tenth album as Magnetic Fields. The question is, can this band continue to deliver and be fresh or has the concept come to the end of its usefulness? Join 411's Chris Bell to find out. more info

Stereogum — Over the weekend, the Jeff Mangum-curated ATP festival went down in Butlins, Minehead, UK, and as a result there’s some footage out there from the likes of Joanna Newsom, Low, and the Fall. Check that out down below, and if other stuff pops (perhap... more info

Core News — “Magnetic Fields charge up for a live session, plus Rob takes a closer look at this week’s Barely Believable Genre – Tripstep.” Check out other Rob da Bank shows here and subscribe to the feed to get good music in the future. Rob da Bank 2012... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Can't wait until those Beacon Theater shows? After playing Union Transfer in Philly l;ast night, Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields will be performing a free show along with author Emma Straub in a Barnes & Noble in NYC... more info

DrownedInSound — The Magnetic Fields have returned to their hometown; but older, blunter and with a more acerbic tongue in their cheek. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Amanda Hatfield Bachelorette @ Cameo Annabel Alpers, known by her stage name Bachelorette played Cameo on March 4th with support from Baby Alpaca and Bermuda Bonnie. She has also been opening for the Magnetic Fields. Someone who saw... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — PopMatters and Vulture, and Salon interview Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields. Flavorwire lists the 10 best fictional bookstores in popular culture. Alan Huffman and Michael Rejebian talk to All Things Considered about their new book, We're with... more info

USA Today Music — Plus, new music from Magnetic Fields and Human Nature. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — New album, "Love at the Bottom of the Sea," by Magnetic Fields. Reviewed by Mikael Wood. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Bruce Springsteen's 17th studio album, Wrecking Ball, is in stores tomorrow. The Springsteen record may be grabbing the headlines, but The Magnetic Fields' Love at the Bottom of the Sea is the strongest album by the band since 69... more info