How many The Magnetic Fields releases are on Riffiter?

31 releases are catalogued, spanning 1991 to 2020.

When was The Magnetic Fields formed?

The Magnetic Fields formed in 1990.

What genre is The Magnetic Fields?

The Magnetic Fields is catalogued under Indie Pop.

Artist

The Magnetic Fields

The Magnetic Fields is an indie pop artist formed in 1990. 31 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Indie Pop · Best indie pop albums

31
Releases: 1991–2020
Active years: 1990
Formed

Bandcamp

Tidal

Deezer

Discography

19

Singles & EPs

12

Upcoming shows

About

The Magnetic Fields is a New York-based group fronted by Stephin Merritt. Recent albums released under the name “The Magnetic Fields” usually consist of synth-pop music in a 1980s style underlying clever lyrics which are often heavily ironic. While synth-pop often forms the foundation of their music, The Magnetic Fields’ music borrows from many other styles, notably country, folk and indie pop. The band was originally formed in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1990 by friends Merritt and (percussionist/pianist/vocalist) Claudia Gonson. While 1991’s Distant Plastic Trees and 1992’s The Wayward Bus (now most easily available together as a compilation, The Wayward Bus / Distant Plastic Trees) are sung by Susan Anway, all subsequent albums are principally sung by Merritt himself. Longtime members include: Gonson, (cellist) Sam Davol, and (banjo player/guitarist) John Woo. Contributors include (but are not limited to) the singers Susan Anway, Dudley Klute, Shirley Simms, and LD Beghtol, and the accordionist/writer Daniel Handler (famous for writing the childrens’ books A Series of Unfortunate Events under the alias Lemony Snicket). Their most popular and best-selling album to date is 69 L…

The Magnetic Fields in brief

How many The Magnetic Fields releases are on Riffiter?: 31 releases are catalogued, spanning 1991 to 2020.
When was The Magnetic Fields formed?: The Magnetic Fields formed in 1990.
What genre is The Magnetic Fields?: The Magnetic Fields is catalogued under Indie Pop.
What is the most recent The Magnetic Fields release on Riffiter?: Quickies, released in 2020.