The House of Tomorrow 2010-02-18T17:50:04Z The Web site of Stephin Merritt, The Magnetic Fields, The 6ths, Future Bible Heroes, and The Gothic Archies. www.houseoftomorrow.com tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2010://2 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2010, CG "Coraline" Cast Recording Now On Sale 2010-02-18T17:50:04Z 2010-02-18T17:45:19Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2010://2.89 2010-02-18T17:45:19Z Stephin Merritt's "Coraline" original Off-Broadway cast recording is now available through Sh-K-Boom Records. The CD, which features a 24-page color booklet with photos, lyrics and a plot synopsis, can be purchased directly at the Sh-K-Boom Records website or via iTunes (iTunes USA Preview).... CG Stephin Merritt CoralineStephin Merritt's "Coraline" original Off-Broadway cast recording is now available through Sh-K-Boom Records. The CD, which features a 24-page color booklet with photos, lyrics and a plot synopsis, can be purchased directly at the Sh-K-Boom Records website or via iTunes (iTunes USA Preview).

]]> Out Today: "The Book of Love" + "Not One Of Us" from "Scratch My Back" 2010-01-30T15:27:14Z 2010-01-30T15:23:11Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2010://2.88 2010-01-30T15:23:11Z Peter Gabriel's "Scratch My Back" -- a collection of twelve orchestral reinterpretations of songs by fellow artists -- will be released on February 15, 2010. The combined CD / vinyl / iTunes LP release will also be accompanied by a series of "Double A Side" singles that will be available for download over the course of 2010 on iTunes. The first pair of singles, out today, January 30, features "The Book of Love" backed by The Magnetic Fields' version of... CG The Magnetic Fields Peter Gabriel's "Scratch My Back" -- a collection of twelve orchestral reinterpretations of songs by fellow artists -- will be released on February 15, 2010. The combined CD / vinyl / iTunes LP release will also be accompanied by a series of "Double A Side" singles that will be available for download over the course of 2010 on iTunes. The first pair of singles, out today, January 30, features "The Book of Love" backed by The Magnetic Fields' version of "Not One Of Us" from Peter Gabriel's third album (iTunes USA link). Peter will continue to release a pair of singles on the full moon of each month throughout the year. For more information on the project please visit petergabriel.com.

]]> 2010 Tour Update: 4th NYC Show Scheduled for March 12 @ Town Hall 2010-01-26T14:10:16Z 2010-01-26T14:09:37Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2010://2.87 2010-01-26T14:09:37Z The Magnetic Fields have added a show at New York's Town Hall on Friday, March 12. Ticketmaster pre-sales for American Express cardholders begin Wednesday, January 27, with general sales starting this Friday, January 29. The March 12 show caps a three-night run in New York, after which the band will head to Europe. Please visit the House of Tomorrow Calendar for the band's full 2010 tour schedule and further details regarding ticket pricing and availability.... CG The Magnetic Fields The Magnetic Fields have added a show at New York's Town Hall on Friday, March 12. Ticketmaster pre-sales for American Express cardholders begin Wednesday, January 27, with general sales starting this Friday, January 29. The March 12 show caps a three-night run in New York, after which the band will head to Europe. Please visit the House of Tomorrow Calendar for the band's full 2010 tour schedule and further details regarding ticket pricing and availability.

]]> Full Preview of "Realism" on MySpace Music 2010-01-22T14:37:38Z 2010-01-22T14:33:34Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2010://2.86 2010-01-22T14:33:34Z MySpace Music is hosting an exclusive premiere of The Magnetic Fields' forthcoming "Realism" through tomorrow, January 23. Visit myspace.com/themagneticfields to listen to full-length clips of every song off the new album. "Realism" will be released on Tuesday, January 26 on Nonesuch Records.... CG The Magnetic Fields RealismMySpace Music is hosting an exclusive premiere of The Magnetic Fields' forthcoming "Realism" through tomorrow, January 23. Visit myspace.com/themagneticfields to listen to full-length clips of every song off the new album. "Realism" will be released on Tuesday, January 26 on Nonesuch Records.

]]> 2010 Tour Update: 2nd Chicago Show Scheduled for March 8 2010-01-21T13:41:25Z 2010-01-21T03:00:19Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2010://2.84 2010-01-21T03:00:19Z The Magnetic Fields have just added a second show at Chicago's Harris Theater/Millennium Park to their 2010 tour itinerary. Tickets for the new Monday, March 8 show will go on sale this Friday, January 22 at the Harris Theater Box Office. Please visit the House of Tomorrow Calendar for the band's full 2010 tour schedule and further details regarding ticket pricing and availability.... CG The Magnetic Fields The Magnetic Fields have just added a second show at Chicago's Harris Theater/Millennium Park to their 2010 tour itinerary. Tickets for the new Monday, March 8 show will go on sale this Friday, January 22 at the Harris Theater Box Office. Please visit the House of Tomorrow Calendar for the band's full 2010 tour schedule and further details regarding ticket pricing and availability.

]]> Preview "Realism" at Nonesuch.com 2010-01-20T22:36:12Z 2010-01-20T22:33:28Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2010://2.85 2010-01-20T22:33:28Z Via the Nonesuch Journal: Watch an exclusive series of videos of Stephin Merritt and Claudia Gonson introducing The Magnetic Fields' upcoming release, "Realism." A new video will air at nonesuch.com/media each weekday from now until the release of the CD on January 26.... CG The Magnetic Fields RealismVia the Nonesuch Journal: Watch an exclusive series of videos of Stephin Merritt and Claudia Gonson introducing The Magnetic Fields' upcoming release, "Realism." A new video will air at nonesuch.com/media each weekday from now until the release of the CD on January 26.

]]> Tour Update: Europe, March 2010 2009-12-03T00:04:19Z 2009-12-03T00:00:31Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2009://2.83 2009-12-03T00:00:31Z The Magnetic Fields will head off to Europe for a short string of shows in March following their final US dates: 19 Mar: MANCHESTER UK / Cathedral 21 Mar: LEAMINGTON UK / The Assembly 22 Mar: LONDON, UK / Barbican Centre 24 Mar: STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN / Filadelfiakyrkan 25 Mar: OSLO, NORWAY / Rockefeller 27 Mar: BERLIN, GERMANY / Babylon 29 Mar: HAMBURG, GERMANY / Fabrik 30 Mar: FRANKFURT, GERMANY / Mousonturm 31 Mar: AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS / De Duif Tickets for... CG The Magnetic Fields The Magnetic Fields will head off to Europe for a short string of shows in March following their final US dates:

19 Mar: MANCHESTER UK / Cathedral
21 Mar: LEAMINGTON UK / The Assembly
22 Mar: LONDON, UK / Barbican Centre
24 Mar: STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN / Filadelfiakyrkan
25 Mar: OSLO, NORWAY / Rockefeller
27 Mar: BERLIN, GERMANY / Babylon
29 Mar: HAMBURG, GERMANY / Fabrik
30 Mar: FRANKFURT, GERMANY / Mousonturm
31 Mar: AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS / De Duif

Tickets for the London and Leamington shows are now on sale. Tickets for the March 19 Manchester show will be on sale starting this Friday, December 4 at 9:00AM via ArtistTicket.com.

For complete details regarding ticketing and on-sale dates please visit the tour calendar.

Meanwhile, tickets for many of the US and Canada shows — including two shows at New York City's Town Hall — are still on sale.

We look forward to seeing you on the road next year!

]]> Tour Update, NYC: Brooklyn BAM Sold Out, Tickets for March 10+11 @ Town Hall Still Available 2009-11-25T22:18:52Z 2009-11-25T22:17:54Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2009://2.82 2009-11-25T22:17:54Z Tickets for the February 13 show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music are now sold out. However, for those who did not get tickets, there are two additional shows for sale at New York's Town Hall. These shows will take place on March 10 and 11. Tickets are going fast, so get them soon!... CG The Magnetic Fields Tickets for the February 13 show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music are now sold out. However, for those who did not get tickets, there are two additional shows for sale at New York's Town Hall. These shows will take place on March 10 and 11. Tickets are going fast, so get them soon!

]]> The Magnetic Fields' 2010 Tour Starts Feb 4 -- Tickets On Sale (Updated) 2009-11-20T14:48:01Z 2009-11-17T01:00:00Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2009://2.81 2009-11-17T01:00:00Z The Magnetic Fields are happy to announce that they will be touring early next year in support of their forthcoming album, "Realism," which will be out on Nonesuch Records on January 26, 2010. The US and Canadian tour dates will take place in February and March. Stops include the band's first-ever show in Montreal and three shows in New York City. General tickets for most shows will be on sale starting Friday, November 20. Check the calendar for full details... CG The Magnetic Fields The Magnetic Fields are happy to announce that they will be touring early next year in support of their forthcoming album, "Realism," which will be out on Nonesuch Records on January 26, 2010. The US and Canadian tour dates will take place in February and March. Stops include the band's first-ever show in Montreal and three shows in New York City.

General tickets for most shows will be on sale starting Friday, November 20. Check the calendar for full details regarding on-sale dates, venues, and ticket pricing.

Updated Nov 20:
After their US and Canada dates, the band will be heading to Europe for a string of dates in mid- to late-March. Shows at Barbican Centre London and Assembly Leamington Spa Warwickshire are currently on sale at ArtistTicket.com and the venue box offices.

Stay tuned for news regarding further itineraries and on-sale dates for the European tour, coming soon.

]]> The Magnetic Fields: "Realism" out January 26, 2010 2009-11-18T17:39:16Z 2009-11-13T17:50:39Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2009://2.80 2009-11-13T17:50:39Z The Magnetic Fields' new album, "Realism," will be released on Nonesuch Records on January 26, 2010. Swerving from the unrelenting feedback pop of "Distortion," this record explores the various genres under the umbrella of folk. Stephin says, "I thought of the two records as a pair, and I initially wanted them to be called 'True' and 'False.' But I couldn't decide which I wanted to be called 'True' and which I wanted to be called 'False.'" Read more about "Realism"... CG The Magnetic Fields RealismThe Magnetic Fields' new album, "Realism," will be released on Nonesuch Records on January 26, 2010. Swerving from the unrelenting feedback pop of "Distortion," this record explores the various genres under the umbrella of folk. Stephin says, "I thought of the two records as a pair, and I initially wanted them to be called 'True' and 'False.' But I couldn't decide which I wanted to be called 'True' and which I wanted to be called 'False.'"

Read more about "Realism" and pre-order the release at Nonesuch.com »

]]> The Insound 10 Classic 2009-08-25T13:17:07Z 2009-08-25T13:12:42Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2009://2.79 2009-08-25T13:12:42Z CG The Magnetic Fields If It's Too Quiet You're Too YoungInsound is now taking orders for the Insound 10 Classic, a limited-edition set of posters, t-shirts, and totes designed by the artist-writer Mike Perry. The collection includes "If It's Too Quiet You're Too Young," a silkscreen design created for The Magnetic Fields. Other bands represented include The Feelies, Beat Happening, and Richard Hell & the Voidoids. Products ship in September — visit insound.com/classic10/ for ordering details.


]]> Happy 20th, Merge! 2009-07-24T01:25:09Z 2009-07-24T01:23:37Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2009://2.78 2009-07-24T01:23:37Z The week belongs to Merge Records. Congratulations!... CG The Magnetic Fields The week belongs to Merge Records. Congratulations!

]]> "Coraline" Extended Through July 5 2009-06-04T16:05:23Z 2009-06-04T16:01:08Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2009://2.77 2009-06-04T16:01:08Z "Coraline," now playing at The Lucille Lortel Theatre, has been extended through July 5. Tickets are available at the special discounted rate of $49 (regular prices start at $65) by applying the code CLTC upon checkout at Ticket Central, via the MCC Theater website.... CG Stephin Merritt Jayne Houdyshell as Coraline, photo by Joan Marcus"Coraline," now playing at The Lucille Lortel Theatre, has been extended through July 5. Tickets are available at the special discounted rate of $49 (regular prices start at $65) by applying the code CLTC upon checkout at Ticket Central, via the MCC Theater website.

]]> Bid on "Coraline" Memorabilia at the MCC Theater Online Auction 2009-05-21T15:30:24Z 2009-05-15T16:37:23Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2009://2.76 2009-05-15T16:37:23Z MCC Theater is holding a limited auction for "Coraline" memorabilia beginning Monday, June 22. The auction items include original music and production notes handwritten and signed by Stephin Merritt. All auction proceeds are tax-deductible and support the programming of MCC Theater, a 501(c)3 non-profit.... CG Stephin Merritt MCC Theater is holding a limited auction for "Coraline" memorabilia beginning Monday, June 22. The auction items include original music and production notes handwritten and signed by Stephin Merritt.

All auction proceeds are tax-deductible and support the programming of MCC Theater, a 501(c)3 non-profit.

]]> Live Event April 21: A Conversation with the Artists Behind "Coraline" 2009-04-07T01:21:03Z 2009-04-06T16:39:28Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2009://2.75 2009-04-06T16:39:28Z Bill Goldstein, of the New York Times and WNBC's "Saturday Today" in New York, will moderate a discussion between the creative team of Stephin Merritt (composer), David Greenspan (book writer), Leigh Silverman (director), and Jayne Houdyshell (Coraline), and take questions from the audience. The evening will conclude with the first-ever public performance of one of Coraline's songs, performed by Stephin Merritt. Tickets for the event are on sale starting Tuesday April 7 at noon via the MCC Theatre website.... CG Stephin Merritt Stephin Merritt, photo by Rob HannBill Goldstein, of the New York Times and WNBC's "Saturday Today" in New York, will moderate a discussion between the creative team of Stephin Merritt (composer), David Greenspan (book writer), Leigh Silverman (director), and Jayne Houdyshell (Coraline), and take questions from the audience.

The evening will conclude with the first-ever public performance of one of Coraline's songs, performed by Stephin Merritt.

Tickets for the event are on sale starting Tuesday April 7 at noon via the MCC Theatre website.

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