"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 9/23/24)
74
%
Based on
9
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are Real Live Certified if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critic Consensus
Based on 69 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that The Magnetic Fields is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with decent shows overall. The Magnetic Fields concert reviews describe live shows and performances as likeable, intricate, dramatic, theatrical, unforgettable, heartfelt, and career-spanning.
ON TOUR
Lincoln Theater, Washington DC, United States (October 17); Paramount Theatre, Austin, United States (October 22); Paramount Theatre, Austin, United States (October 23); The Neptune Theatre, Seattle, United States (November 1); The Neptune Theatre, Seattle, United States (November 2)
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.
Has Performed With
Laura Barrett
Critic Concert Reviews
musicOMH (UK)
September 1, 2024
100
%
Barbican, London: Stephin Merritt and co perform their iconic 69 Love Songs triple album in full over two joyous, rapturously received nights
Performing it cover-to-cover as part of Edinburgh International Festival, The Magnetic Fields prove the enduring power of their iconic 1999 concept album, 69 Love Songs
The renowned NYC-based indie pop group the Magnetic Fields played an electrifying set of old favorites mixed with some of their latest and greatest material at City Winery.