On their recent North American tour, the Magnetic Fields‘ Stephin Merritt stopped by WXPN’s World Cafe for a session spanning the band’s catalog. Relive your favorite moments from the recent tour while David Dye digs through Stephin’s songwriting process.

“Singing clever and emotive lyrics with a deep and resonant voice, Merritt playfully explores both dramatic events and everyday trifles.” – NPR Music

Love at the Bottom of the Sea is available on CD, LP and digital download in the Merge store & worldwide now.

Watch the new video for “Quick!” at YouTube.

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