Live From The Current's Studio and Events
Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields performs in the Current studios
by Mary Lucia and Magnetic Fields
October 10, 2008
The Magnetic Fields (left to right): Sam Davol, Stephin Merritt, John Woo and Claudia Gonson.
Photo: Chris Buck
The Magnetic Fields are a band, but in many ways they are simply the extension of Stephin Merrit. As well as a multi-instrumentalist, Merritt writes, produces, and sings their material.
The band's 1999 three-disc release 69 Love Songs reached the greatest critical attention. They are currently on tour in support of their latest release Distortion.
Songs performed: "The Nun's Litany," "California Girls," and "The Book Of Love."