The House of Tomorrow 2008-05-04T02:15:30Z The Web site of Stephin Merritt, The Magnetic Fields, The 6ths, Future Bible Heroes, and The Gothic Archies. www.houseoftomorrow.com tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2008://2 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2008, CG "Coraline" to Open May 6, 2009 at Lucille Lortel Theatre 2008-05-04T02:15:30Z 2008-05-03T22:24:19Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2008://2.69 2008-05-03T22:24:19Z The theatrical adaptation of Neil Gaiman's "Coraline," with music and lyrics by Stephin Merritt and book by David Greenspan, will have its world premiere at New York's Lucille Lortel Theatre Theater from May 6 to June 20, 2009. "Coraline" will end MCC Theater's 08/09 season, which includes productions of Michael Weller's "Fifty Words" and Neil LaBute's "The Break of Noon." Tickets are currently only available in subscription packages starting at $79 through MCC's website or by calling (212) 279-4200. Information... CG Stephin Merritt 'Coraline' artwork'The theatrical adaptation of Neil Gaiman's "Coraline," with music and lyrics by Stephin Merritt and book by David Greenspan, will have its world premiere at New York's Lucille Lortel Theatre Theater from May 6 to June 20, 2009.

"Coraline" will end MCC Theater's 08/09 season, which includes productions of Michael Weller's "Fifty Words" and Neil LaBute's "The Break of Noon." Tickets are currently only available in subscription packages starting at $79 through MCC's website or by calling (212) 279-4200. Information regarding individual ticket sales will be announced at a later date.

]]> Tour Update: Germany & Scandinavia + Third London Cadogan Hall Show Added 2008-04-30T23:41:07Z 2008-04-30T00:06:56Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2008://2.66 2008-04-30T00:06:56Z Stops in Oslo, Copenhagen, Heidelberg, Munich, and Berlin have been added to The Magnetic Fields' summer European tour itinerary. The Magnetic Fields have also added a third night to their run at London's Cadogan Hall. Tickets for the July 9-11 London shows are now on sale through Live Nation UK. Visit the site's calendar to keep up with the latest ticketing news for these upcoming shows.... CG The Magnetic Fields Stops in Oslo, Copenhagen, Heidelberg, Munich, and Berlin have been added to The Magnetic Fields' summer European tour itinerary.

The Magnetic Fields have also added a third night to their run at London's Cadogan Hall. Tickets for the July 9-11 London shows are now on sale through Live Nation UK.

Visit the site's calendar to keep up with the latest ticketing news for these upcoming shows.

]]> Upcoming Vinyl Releases 2008-05-03T22:28:12Z 2008-04-17T14:06:29Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2008://2.68 2008-04-17T14:06:29Z The Magnetic Fields are readying the re-release of their catalog on full-length 12" vinyl albums. Merge Records will start the run in May with "The Charm of the Highway Strip," the band's 1994 Merge debut. Nonesuch Records will follow this summer with a pressing of "Distortion," the band's January 2008 release. This fall, Merge Records will release the vinyl edition of "Get Lost." "The Charm of the Highway Strip" is now available for pre-order at the Merge Records Store.... CG The Magnetic Fields 'The Charm of the Highway Strip' cover art

The Magnetic Fields are readying the re-release of their catalog on full-length 12" vinyl albums. Merge Records will start the run in May with "The Charm of the Highway Strip," the band's 1994 Merge debut. Nonesuch Records will follow this summer with a pressing of "Distortion," the band's January 2008 release. This fall, Merge Records will release the vinyl edition of "Get Lost." "The Charm of the Highway Strip" is now available for pre-order at the Merge Records Store.

]]> Dublin Show Added + TMF Europe Ticketing Updates 2008-04-14T14:02:04Z 2008-04-14T13:57:09Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2008://2.67 2008-04-14T13:57:09Z The Magnetic Fields have announced a July 8 show at Dublin's Vicar Street. Tickets will be on sale starting Friday, April 18 through Ticketmaster. Tickets for the June 22 (Barcelona) and June 23 (Madrid) shows will also be on sale starting this Friday, April 18 through Tick Tack Ticket. Additional venues and ticketing details are still being finalized. Please stay tuned for more updates.... CG The Magnetic Fields The Magnetic Fields have announced a July 8 show at Dublin's Vicar Street. Tickets will be on sale starting Friday, April 18 through Ticketmaster.

Tickets for the June 22 (Barcelona) and June 23 (Madrid) shows will also be on sale starting this Friday, April 18 through Tick Tack Ticket.

Additional venues and ticketing details are still being finalized. Please stay tuned for more updates.

]]> New Release April 8: "The Man of a Million Faces" 2008-04-03T15:38:39Z 2008-04-03T15:35:53Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2008://2.65 2008-04-03T15:35:53Z A special download-only version of Stephin Merritt's "The Man of a Million Faces" will be released on April 8 by Nonesuch Records. The song will be available at " tite="iTunes USA">iTunes (US), Amazon (US), and other music services worldwide. "The Man of a Million Faces," composed in two days for the first installment of NPR's "Project Song," was inspired by an image by photographer Phil Toledano and the term "1974." Watch the original video documenting the process, hosted by... CG Stephin Merritt 'The Man of a Million Faces' cover art

A special download-only version of Stephin Merritt's "The Man of a Million Faces" will be released on April 8 by Nonesuch Records. The song will be available at iTunes (US), Amazon (US), and other music services worldwide.

"The Man of a Million Faces," composed in two days for the first installment of NPR's "Project Song," was inspired by an image by photographer Phil Toledano and the term "1974."

Watch the original video documenting the process, hosted by Bob Boilen, at NPR Music: Stephin Merritt: Two Days, "A Million Faces."

]]> "Fair Game" with Stephin Merritt 2008-03-15T08:38:34Z 2008-02-28T15:16:51Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2008://2.64 2008-02-28T15:16:51Z Stephin Merritt talked with Faith Salie and performed live on Public Radio International's Fair Game. Listen to the archived broadcast — including downloadable MP3s of "The Nun's Litany" and "This Little Ukulele" — on www.publicbroadcasting.net.... CG Stephin Merritt Stephin Merritt talked with Faith Salie and performed live on Public Radio International's Fair Game. Listen to the archived broadcast — including downloadable MP3s of "The Nun's Litany" and "This Little Ukulele" — on www.publicbroadcasting.net.

]]> Sample The Magnetic Fields' "Distortion" at MySpace Music 2008-01-13T17:05:41Z 2008-01-13T16:55:52Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2008://2.63 2008-01-13T16:55:52Z "Distortion" — The Magnetic Fields' eighth album, and second album for Nonesuch Records — is up and streaming online for a limited time at MySpace Music. Learn more about the release and read the official bio at nonesuch.com. "Distortion" will be released in the US on Tuesday, January 15. Purchase the CD at your local retail store or at the Nonesuch Store and receive, while supplies last, a free CD single of Stephin Merritt's "The Man of a Million Faces,"... CG The Magnetic Fields The Magnetic Fields - 'Distortion' CD Cover. Out January 15 from Nonesuch Records"Distortion" — The Magnetic Fields' eighth album, and second album for Nonesuch Records — is up and streaming online for a limited time at MySpace Music. Learn more about the release and read the official bio at nonesuch.com.

"Distortion" will be released in the US on Tuesday, January 15. Purchase the CD at your local retail store or at the Nonesuch Store and receive, while supplies last, a free CD single of Stephin Merritt's "The Man of a Million Faces," composed for NPR Music's Project Song.

]]> Short Notice: Stephin @ George & Dragon this Monday 2007-12-07T16:18:41Z 2007-12-07T16:16:45Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2007://2.62 2007-12-07T16:16:45Z Stephin Merritt will be making a guest DJ appearance at Shoreditch's George & Dragon on Monday December 10, 8pm. George & Dragon is at 2 Hackney Road.... CG Stephin Merritt Stephin Merritt will be making a guest DJ appearance at Shoreditch's George & Dragon on Monday December 10, 8pm. George & Dragon is at 2 Hackney Road.

]]> Fourth Night Added to Town Hall 2007-11-27T22:11:25Z 2007-11-27T21:59:17Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2007://2.61 2007-11-27T21:59:17Z The Magnetic Fields will finish their stay at New York's Town Hall with a show on Sunday, February 24. Tickets for this show will be available at Ticketmaster starting Friday, November 30 at 12PM EST. (Tickets are not available from the Town Hall box office.)... CG The Magnetic Fields The Magnetic Fields will finish their stay at New York's Town Hall with a show on Sunday, February 24. Tickets for this show will be available at Ticketmaster starting Friday, November 30 at 12PM EST. (Tickets are not available from the Town Hall box office.)

]]> February 21 Added to NYC Town Hall Shows 2007-11-10T15:35:13Z 2007-11-09T22:18:37Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2007://2.60 2007-11-09T22:18:37Z A third night — Thursday February 21 — has been added to the run at New York's Town Hall. Tickets for the February 21-23 shows are on sale now at Ticketmaster. Please note that Town Hall's box office (123 West 43rd Street, phone: 212-840-2824) will sell tickets from noon-6PM on Saturday, November 10 only.... CG The Magnetic Fields A third night — Thursday February 21 — has been added to the run at New York's Town Hall. Tickets for the February 21-23 shows are on sale now at Ticketmaster. Please note that Town Hall's box office (123 West 43rd Street, phone: 212-840-2824) will sell tickets from noon-6PM on Saturday, November 10 only.

]]> NPR: 48 Hours to Finish a Song 2008-04-03T15:30:14Z 2007-11-06T13:51:08Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2007://2.59 2007-11-06T13:51:08Z An image by photographer Phil Toledano and the term "1974" provided the inspiration for Stephin Merritt's "The Man of a Million Faces," composed in two days for the first installment of NPR's "Project Song." Watch a video of the process and listen to the All Things Considered segment hosted by Bob Boilen at NPR Music: Stephin Merritt: Two Days, "A Million Faces."... CG Stephin Merritt Photo: Stephin Merritt at NPR's Studio 4A. Courtesy NPR.An image by photographer Phil Toledano and the term "1974" provided the inspiration for Stephin Merritt's "The Man of a Million Faces," composed in two days for the first installment of NPR's "Project Song."

Watch a video of the process and listen to the All Things Considered segment hosted by Bob Boilen at NPR Music: Stephin Merritt: Two Days, "A Million Faces."

]]> Tickets Now on Sale for Feb-Mar 2008 Shows 2007-11-09T22:18:02Z 2007-11-05T13:20:34Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2007://2.58 2007-11-05T13:20:34Z The Magnetic Fields are touring for the first time since 2004. The band will play shows in several US cities, starting with Northampton, MA on February 11 and ending with a set of six shows in March at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Tickets are available at venue box offices and online agents. Availability, ticket costs, and surcharges vary by location, so please visit our calendar for further details. All shows are all-ages. Update Nov 9: A third... CG The Magnetic Fields The Magnetic Fields are touring for the first time since 2004. The band will play shows in several US cities, starting with Northampton, MA on February 11 and ending with a set of six shows in March at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Tickets are available at venue box offices and online agents. Availability, ticket costs, and surcharges vary by location, so please visit our calendar for further details. All shows are all-ages.

Update Nov 9:
A third show has been added to the New York Town Hall run. Tickets for the February 21-23 shows are on sale now.

]]> "Distortion" - New Magnetic Fields Album, Due Jan 2008 2007-10-29T14:11:38Z 2007-10-29T02:55:51Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2007://2.57 2007-10-29T02:55:51Z The Magnetic Fields are happy to announce that their new album, titled Distortion, will be released on Nonesuch Records on January 15, 2008. The band will perform a small number of U.S. tour dates in February and March. Specific details regarding venues and ticket pre-sales will be announced shortly. Sign up for the House of Tomorrow newsletter for the latest updates.... CG The Magnetic Fields The Magnetic Fields are happy to announce that their new album, titled Distortion, will be released on Nonesuch Records on January 15, 2008. The band will perform a small number of U.S. tour dates in February and March. Specific details regarding venues and ticket pre-sales will be announced shortly. Sign up for the House of Tomorrow newsletter for the latest updates.

]]> Stephin Merritt Pens Jingle for Volvo 2007-10-03T02:40:56Z 2007-10-03T02:30:01Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2007://2.56 2007-10-03T02:30:01Z No, you are not dreaming — that is indeed Stephin's voice in the new commercial for Volvo's XC-series wagon. There are two commercials, "Wheels" and "Showroom." The latter, airing in mid-October, features a new song titled "I'm in a Lonely Way," which will be available for download from iTunes — filed under "Stephin Merritt" — on October 3. (iTunes USA).... CG Stephin Merritt No, you are not dreaming — that is indeed Stephin's voice in the new commercial for Volvo's XC-series wagon. There are two commercials, "Wheels" and "Showroom." The latter, airing in mid-October, features a new song titled "I'm in a Lonely Way," which will be available for download from iTunes — filed under "Stephin Merritt" — on October 3. (iTunes USA).

]]> Quick Update: Magnetic Fields + Stephin Merritt 2007-06-16T17:48:49Z 2007-06-16T17:45:51Z tag:houseoftomorrow.com,2007://2.55 2007-06-16T17:45:51Z The new Magnetic Fields album is now planned for release in early 2008. The exact release date and album title will be announced shortly, as well as information on other Stephin Merritt projects. The band will probably do some US tour dates following the release, and when these are confirmed, they will be posted in the Calendar section of the website. Meanwhile, Stephin Merritt continues to work on developing several new projects in theater, including a stage adaptation of Neil... CG The Magnetic Fields The new Magnetic Fields album is now planned for release in early 2008. The exact release date and album title will be announced shortly, as well as information on other Stephin Merritt projects. The band will probably do some US tour dates following the release, and when these are confirmed, they will be posted in the Calendar section of the website. Meanwhile, Stephin Merritt continues to work on developing several new projects in theater, including a stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman's children's book Coraline.

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