The Magnetic Fields were able to get through eight of their 69 Love Songs during a performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series. The special performance allowed Stephin Merritt and co. to offer stripped-down takes on some of the songs they’ve been playing around North America this year as they …
Read More »New Simon Rich Broadway Show Inspired By '69 Love Songs'
Simon Rich has always loved Magnetic Fields’ 69 Love Songs — and now, he’s bringing the famed album to the stage, by incorporating live performances into his show, All In: Comedy About Love. The new marriage comedy on Broadway, starring John Mulaney, takes inspiration from the magnetic and earnest depictions …
Read More »The Magnetic Fields to Perform '69 Love Songs' in Its Entirety on 2024 Tour
The Magnetic Fields will celebrate their 25th anniversary of their indie rock epic 69 Love Songs with a 2024 tour where the reunited band will perform the album in its entirety. Yes, all 69 songs, over the course of two nights. The Stephin Merritt-led outfit will bring back the album’s …
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