Devendra Banhart, Stephin Merritt, and Iron and Wine come to BAM September 19. Context is everything, so get even closer to the show with this curated selection of articles, interviews, and videos related to the artists. Once you've seen it, help us keep the conversation going by telling us what you thought below.
Read & Listen
Interview
Devendra Banhart (Pitchfork)
On when not to ask a woman to marry you and other matters.
Article
“Iron and Wine Haunt 'Ghost on Ghost' With Strings and Horns” (Rolling Stone)
“Parts of it sound like the Hallelujah Chicken Run Band,” says Sam Beam of his latest album.
Interview
The Magnetic Fields’ Stephin Merritt (The Guardian)
The singer on posing naked, growing a beard, and why Germans don't recognise the sound of a ukulele.
Watch
Video
“Für Hildegard von Bingen,” Devendra Banhart (YouTube)
A nun on the run, in gorgeous black and white.
Video
“Baby,” Devendra Banhart (YouTube)
Video
Project Song: Stephin Merritt (NPR)
The year 1974 and a photo of a man covered in baby dolls were all the singer needed to meet the NPR challenge.
Video
Stephin Merritt on KEXP (KEXP)
Merritt serenades from the men’s room.
Video
Tiny Desk Concert: Iron and Wine (NPR)
Sam Beam squeezes into a small space for this solo concert and NPR exclusive.
Video
Iron & Wine on KEXP (KEXP)
Shades of Nick Drake color the singer-songwriter’s latest.
Now Your Turn . . .
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