The Magnetic Fields

The Magnetic Fields (named after the André Breton/Philippe Soupault novel Les Champs Magnétiques)[1] are an American band founded and led by Stephin Merritt.

The Magnetic Fields
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The Magnetic Fields in concert, 2004. From left to right: John Woo, Sam Davol, Claudia Gonson, Stephin Merritt.
Background information
OriginBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Years active1989 (1989)–present
LabelsFeel Good All Over, Merge, Nonesuch
Associated actsThe 6ths, The Gothic Archies, Future Bible Heroes, The Zinnias, Buffalo Rome
Websitewww.houseoftomorrow.com
Members

The band released their debut single "100,000 Fireflies" in 1991.

References

  1. Morse, Erik. "The Magnetic Fields Get Real" Archived 2011-09-27 at the Wayback Machine, Interview Magazine, February 11, 2010.

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