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The Third StoryStephin Merritt (The Magnetic Fields) and the Alchemy of ImpermanenceOn this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Stephin Merritt2025-03-281h 13
The Third StoryStephin Merritt (The Magnetic Fields) and the Alchemy of ImpermanenceOn this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Stephin Merritt2025-03-281h 13
The Third Story with Leo Sidran290: Stephin Merritt (The Magnetic Fields)Songwriter Stephin Merritt on impermanence, organizing principles, and the art of constraints: Raised by a spiritually seeking mother, Merritt moved 33 times by age 22 and describes himself as a “hippie brat” who “never liked children—even as a child.” This sense of solitude shaped his singular voice as the creative force behind The Magnetic Fields, who are touring this year to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their landmark triple album 69 Love Songs. In recent years, his productivity has slowed due to long COVID, a development he accepts with dark humor: “The gods have punished me for my dependence on inspiratio...2025-03-281h 13
Enjoy Your Life PodcastEpisode 96: “Melody on a Long Retreat" (featuring Stephin Merritt from The Magnetic Fields)In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Stephin Merritt from the Magnetic Fields, to complain about new pop while praising old pop, discover why having a will is important and find creative uses for Nosferatu popcorn caskets. Support the show2025-01-151h 07
RiYLEpisode 650: Stephin Merritt (Magnetic Fields)September marks 25 years since the release of 69 Love Songs. The landmark triple-album cemented frontman Stephin Merritt's states as one of the finest songwriters of his generation. A quarter-century later, the songs don't always come as easily to Merritt. At his most prolific, however, the musician wrote more than enough to carry him through the rest of his career. "No one would ever know if I never wrote a song again in my life," he explains, "because I could just use the ones I already have that I haven't found an album for yet." Transcript here. Hosted on Acast. See...2024-05-0439 min
El celobert25 anys de "69 love songs", el disc definitiu de Stephin MerrittEn mans de qualsevol altre, fer un disc triple de 69 cançons dedicat íntegrament a l'amor hauria estat una porta directa cap al fracàs. Sort que qui es va autoimposar aquesta tasca impossible va ser Stephin Merritt, un dels millors compositors del pop modern. El resultat és una obra mestra.
01 "I don't believe in the sun"
02 "All my little words"
03 "Reno Dakota"
04 "The luckiest guy on the lower east side"
05 "The book of love"
06 "No one will ever love you like I do"
07 "Grand Canyon"
08 "Papa was a rodeo"
09 "Busby Berkeley dreams"
10 "Acoustic guitar"
11 "Nothing matters when we're dancing"
12 "Swee...2024-04-101h 00
Turned Out A PunkClaudia Gonson and Stephin Merritt from The Magnetic Fields are hereEpisode 484:We're going to need a 70th love song because The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt and Claudia Gonson have come to TOAP! Listen in as the three have a lively conversation about: what is and what isn't punk and how it's all just BS anyway. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!Also, don't miss the 25th Anniversary edition of The Magnetic Fields' all-time classic "69 Love Songs", on Merge Records.Also, don't miss The Magnetic Fields on tour playing all 69 songs!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising In...2024-03-081h 21
Music LifeRunning out of melodies with Beirut, Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, and Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic FieldsZach Condon, AKA Beirut, Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, and Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields discuss the myth of self-expression as an artist, the influence your location, and particularly New York, has on songwriting, and what unexpected genres we might get musical influences from.Zach Condon, AKA Beirut, grew up in the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and from a young age absorbed a vast array of musical influences. When he was 14 his older brother moved to New York and left behind a strict musical education of minimal German electronica, hip hop and mix...2023-12-0133 min
The Paradise Found PodcastSiân Docksey on Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and The Magnetic FieldsThis episode, Jain sat down with Siân Docksey about the 2010 film, Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and The Magnetic Fields. We talked about music, bickering and the hardships and beauty of creative collaborations.This is the last episode of this series, but thank you so much to everyone who has given their time to this podcast and of course for all of you for listening. I will return in the autumn with a new batch of documentaries and more fascinating and funny guests.Siân's Twitter: https://twitter.com/siandockseySiân's website: https://siandocksey.com/Siân's Insta: https://www.inst...2023-07-141h 04
Dig Me Out: 90s RockThe 6ths - Wasps’ Nests | 90s Album ReviewOften side-project bands don't live up to the hype of the artist or band's main gig. But for Stephin Merritt, this isn't the case with several of his non-Magnetic Fields bands. With The 6ths, he's taken on the challenge of writing the songs but handing them over to guest vocalists. On the 1995 debut Wasps' Nests, that means a wide array of contributors, including Lou Barlow from Sebadoh and Dinosaur Jr., Mary Timony of Helium and Ex Hex, Dean Wareham of Galaxie 500 and Luna, Georgia Hubley of Yo La Tengo, Mac McCaughan of Superchunk, Mitch Easter of Let's Active, and...2023-04-1855 minDig Me Out: 90s RockThe 6ths - Wasps’ Nests | 90s Album ReviewOften side-project bands don't live up to the hype of the artist or band's main gig. But for Stephin Merritt, this isn't the case with several of his non-Magnetic Fields bands. With The 6ths, he's taken on the challenge of writing the songs but handing them over to guest vocalists. On the 1995 debut Wasps' Nests, that means a wide array of contributors, including Lou Barlow from Sebadoh and Dinosaur Jr., Mary Timony of Helium and Ex Hex, Dean Wareham of Galaxie 500 and Luna, Georgia Hubley of Yo La Tengo, Mac McCaughan of Superchunk, Mitch Easter of Let's Active, and...2023-04-1855 min
The Homegrown PodcastAgriculture as the solution to climate change — how photosynthesis is saving the world with Pamela Tanner BollIn this episode, we sat down with Pamela Tanner Boll, the director and executive producer of the popular documentary, To Which We Belong. Pamela shares exactly what's happening to the earth's climate and how grazing animals and healthy ecosystems are the solution. We chat about tilling, water cycles, carbon sinks, ocean farming, grazing animals, photosynthesis, and so much more. If you've ever wondered what to believe about climate change and agriculture, this episode is for you. Watch To Which We BelongMore about Pamela:Pamela Tanner Boll is an artist, filmmaker, writer...2023-01-181h 21
Play Me Some of That! Classic!Play Me Some Of That Episode 83!The Staves & yMusic | Trouble on My Mind | The Way Is Read (2017)The Heavy Blinkers | As Long As I'm Able | Better Weather (2001)Mystery Jets | You Can't Fool Me Dennis | Making Dens (2006)Reno Bo | Smile Across The Universe | Smile Across The Universe (2017)Lokomotiv | Universe | What's Your Good Luck? (2000)Pernice Brothers | Waiting for the Universe | Yours, Mine and Ours (2003)Ben Vaughn | Growin' A Beard | The Prehistoric Ben Vaughn (1999)The Lucksmiths | Synchronized Sinking | Why That Doesn't Surprise Me (2001)Stephin Merritt | Ukelele Me! | Showtunes (2006)Tommy And The Rockets | In My Hot Rod | Let's Have Fun...2022-11-0744 min
ListeningStephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields: “A Walk in the Park, Alone, in the Dark”Hear the composition that Stephin Merritt created exclusively for Listening.2022-08-2411 min
ListeningStephin Merritt of the Magnetic FieldsStephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields’ aesthetic is best described as show tune catchiness meets unexpected instrumentation. In this episode, he shares how the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic impacted his songwriting.2022-08-2434 min
The Long Island Sound - Music and Entertainment Discovery Begins! Find the Artists who entertain us!Indie Americana/Folk Artist Delaney Hafener Reveals her Musical JourneyIndie Americana/Folk Artist Delaney Hafener reveals her musical journey. Her ethereal voice resonates in beautiful harmony with her music. Over the past decade, Delaney has covered tremendous ground in live performances, original music as well as touring with her band. Before she could speak, Delaney Hafener has found the best way for her to communicate is through music. She began singing Gram Parsons and Neil Young songs with her dad, and at the age of 12 started learning guitar with an old Gibson she revived from the basement. She wrote her first songs with the help and enco...2022-04-0759 min