The Magnetic Fields: Strange Powers

The Magnetic Fields: Strange Powers

1983 • Starring Stephin Merritt, Neil Gaiman, Carrie Brownstein • Directed by Kerthy Fix, Gail O'Hara

Stephin Merritt's distinctive singing voice and witty lyrics about life and love make his band, the Magnetic Fields, a cultishly adored indie rock group. His decades-long friendship with Claudia Gonson, his band mate and manager, provides fuel for his music, while his eccentric working habits contribute to his image as a singularly talented musician and writer. Interviews with fans like fantasy author Neil Gaiman and pop icon Peter Gabriel provide insight into Merritt's influential career.

The Magnetic Fields: Strange Powers