Articles by Matt Bobkin

The Magnetic Fields: '50 Song Memoir' (Part Two)

Luminato, Toronto ON, June 23

PUBLISHED Jun 24, 2018

To bring his 50 Song Memoir to the stage, Magnetic Fields architect Stephin Merritt split the album in two, performing all tracks in order...

The Magnetic Fields: '50 Song Memoir' (Part One)

Luminato, Toronto ON, June 22

PUBLISHED Jun 23, 2018

Stephin Merritt is no stranger to ambitious undertakings. The driving force behind experimental pop outfit the Magnetic Fields, among other...

Beyoncé and JAY-Z Release Joint Album 'Everything Is Love'

PUBLISHED Jun 17, 2018

Beyoncé and JAY-Z are currently on the first leg of their joint "OTR II" tour, but that's not the only musical magic the couple have been w...

PUP Are Releasing Their Very Own Zine

PUBLISHED Jun 15, 2018

Toronto road warriors PUP are digging deep into their DIY roots with their latest merch item — a zine. Titled "Pup the Zine Vol. 1 – The Zi...

Calpurnia

Scout

PUBLISHED Jun 13, 2018

Anyone who's been referring to Calpurnia as "Finn Wolfhard's band" is gonna change their tune after listening to Scout. The debut EP from t...

Snail Mail Is Surviving the Hype Wave for 'Lush' by Making Another Record Already

PUBLISHED Jun 7, 2018

Lindsey Jordan is no surfer, but the 18-year-old has proven more than adept at riding out a wave. Snail Mail, the Baltimore teen's recordin...

'Stranger Things' Star and Calpurnia Singer Finn Wolfhard Is Making a Mockumentary About Instagram Fame

PUBLISHED Jun 5, 2018

Finn Wolfhard is a busy guy. Not only is the 15-year-old actor and musician hard at work shooting the third season of Netflix's sci-fi smas...

Snail Mail

Lush

PUBLISHED Jun 5, 2018

Have you ever been afraid of texting the wrong person your most intimate thoughts? If Lindsey Jordan has, it doesn't sound like it. The tee...