MP3: The Magnetic Fields - I Wish I Had an Evil Twin

Good news for Magnetic Fields fans. Those faithful can expect a few new things from Merrit as solo, side and main projects. After keeping as busy as he could, Stephin Merrit and crew are back in the studio. From the band’s mailing list:

A new Stephin Merritt song, “The Meaning of Lice,” will be included on the upcoming 4AD/Beggar’s Banquet recording of the Margate Exodus Project, a British government-funded contemporary retelling of the Book of Exodus.

The Future Bible Heroes have emerged from their temporary retirement to submit a faux-British vaudevillian dance hall tune, “Mr. Punch,” to the Neil Gaiman tribute CD, “Where’s Neil When You Need Him?”, now available from Dancing Ferret Discs.

Meanwhile, the Magnetic Fields are back in the studio, recording a new release for Nonesuch Records with a target release of next Spring. Wish them luck!

Here’s the Future Bible Heroes song that they mentioned.

MP3: Future Bible Heros - Mr Punch

Since he’s already done love songs and ones beginning with “i”, I’m curious what gimmick will be next. Any guesses? My money’s on songs about racism.