Field Music
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Field Music are a band from Sunderland, England who formed in 2004. The band's core consists of brothers David and Peter Brewis (who at one time played drums for fellow Sunderland band The Futureheads
), with Andrew Moore. Their line-ups have at times featured members of both Maxïmo Park
and The Futureheads
. Previous incarnations include The New Tellers and Electronic Eye Machine.
and earlier songs, Write Your Own History, was released in May 2006. Their second album, Tones of Town
, was released on January 22, 2007.
In an interview with BBC 6 Music
in April 2007 the band claimed they were intending to split once the promotional engagements for Tones of Town were completed in June 2007.
Field Music has in fact confirmed that the band has not split. On their official website the band members address the issue and reassure fans as they are still a band, they simply wish it to be known that the band is a by-product of their existence, not their reason for it.
David Brewis released an album as School of Language in February 2008 through Memphis Industries
(in the UK and Ireland) and Thrill Jockey Records (in the US and Europe), while Peter Brewis recorded an album under the name The Week That Was which was released on 18 August 2008, also with Memphis Industries
.
In an interview with Stereogum in July 2009, the band confirmed that they had reunited (minus Andrew Moore) and were busy recording a third Field Music record. The 20 tune album, titled 'Field Music (Measure)' was released through Memphis Industries
in February, 2010 (Feb. 15 in the UK, Feb. 16 in the US).
Field Music have been celebrated as one of the few bands to transcend and outlast the short-lived NME-generated "post-punk revival" of the mid-noughties. Describing the band as "a truly artful proposition in the pseud-filled landscape of contemporary Brit art-rock", music blog The Fantastic Hope puts this down in part to their "un-self-conscious anti-fashion stance", arguing that Field Music's "wayward pop from the fringes of academia is one of the most worthwhile ways in which rock//indie/guitar music/white pop/whatever might evolve".
The band have been chosen personally by Belle & Sebastian
to perform at their second Bowlie Weekender
festival presented by All Tomorrow's Parties
in the UK in December 2010.
On November 1, 2011, Field Music announced the forthcoming release of their fourth album, Plumb, on February 13, 2012. It was preceded by the song "(I Keep Thinking About) A New Thing", available as a free download from their website.
In the interview with Songfacts.com, legendary guitarist and producer, Al Kooper said that Field Music is his favorite new band.
The Futureheads
The Futureheads are an English post-punk band from Sunderland. consisting of Ross Millard , Barry Hyde and David "Jaff" Craig...
), with Andrew Moore. Their line-ups have at times featured members of both Maxïmo Park
Maxïmo Park
Maxïmo Park are a British alternative rock band, formed in 2000. They are signed to Warp Records. The band consists of Paul Smith , Duncan Lloyd , Archis Tiku , Lukas Wooller and Tom English...
and The Futureheads
The Futureheads
The Futureheads are an English post-punk band from Sunderland. consisting of Ross Millard , Barry Hyde and David "Jaff" Craig...
. Previous incarnations include The New Tellers and Electronic Eye Machine.
History
Field Music released their eponymous debut album in August 2005. A collection of B-sidesA-side and B-side
A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of gramophone records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s. The terms have come to refer to the types of song conventionally placed on each side of the record, with the A-side being the featured song , while the B-side, or...
and earlier songs, Write Your Own History, was released in May 2006. Their second album, Tones of Town
Tones of Town
Tones of Town is the second full-length studio album by indie rock band Field Music. It was released on January 22, 2007.-Track listing:#"Give It Lose It Take It" - 3:56#"Sit Tight" - 3:02#"Tones Of Town" - 3:06#"A House Is Not A Home" - 2:36...
, was released on January 22, 2007.
In an interview with BBC 6 Music
BBC 6 Music
BBC 6 Music is one of the BBC's digital radio stations, was launched on 11 March 2002 and originally codenamed Network Y. It was the first national music radio station to be launched by the BBC in 32 years....
in April 2007 the band claimed they were intending to split once the promotional engagements for Tones of Town were completed in June 2007.
We basically want to do things that aren't classed as 'Field Music indie band'. We're not going to be a band for a bit. But Field Music aren't going to be over because we've already got a bank account under the name, so we'll just continue as a company. It's time to go and do some real work.
Field Music has in fact confirmed that the band has not split. On their official website the band members address the issue and reassure fans as they are still a band, they simply wish it to be known that the band is a by-product of their existence, not their reason for it.
David Brewis released an album as School of Language in February 2008 through Memphis Industries
Memphis Industries
Memphis Industries is a British independent record label.Memphis Industries was established as a record label in 1998 by the brothers Ollie and Matt Jacob with the first release being Blue States' Forever EP...
(in the UK and Ireland) and Thrill Jockey Records (in the US and Europe), while Peter Brewis recorded an album under the name The Week That Was which was released on 18 August 2008, also with Memphis Industries
Memphis Industries
Memphis Industries is a British independent record label.Memphis Industries was established as a record label in 1998 by the brothers Ollie and Matt Jacob with the first release being Blue States' Forever EP...
.
In an interview with Stereogum in July 2009, the band confirmed that they had reunited (minus Andrew Moore) and were busy recording a third Field Music record. The 20 tune album, titled 'Field Music (Measure)' was released through Memphis Industries
Memphis Industries
Memphis Industries is a British independent record label.Memphis Industries was established as a record label in 1998 by the brothers Ollie and Matt Jacob with the first release being Blue States' Forever EP...
in February, 2010 (Feb. 15 in the UK, Feb. 16 in the US).
Field Music have been celebrated as one of the few bands to transcend and outlast the short-lived NME-generated "post-punk revival" of the mid-noughties. Describing the band as "a truly artful proposition in the pseud-filled landscape of contemporary Brit art-rock", music blog The Fantastic Hope puts this down in part to their "un-self-conscious anti-fashion stance", arguing that Field Music's "wayward pop from the fringes of academia is one of the most worthwhile ways in which rock//indie/guitar music/white pop/whatever might evolve".
The band have been chosen personally by Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian
Belle and Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. Belle and Sebastian are often compared with influential indie bands such as The Smiths, as well as classic acts such as Love, Bob Dylan and Nick Drake. The name Belle & Sebastian comes from Belle et Sébastien, a 1965...
to perform at their second Bowlie Weekender
Bowlie Weekender
The Bowlie Weekender was a music festival curated by Belle & Sebastian at the Pontin's Holiday camp in Camber Sands, Sussex between Friday 23rd and Sunday 25 April 1999....
festival presented by All Tomorrow's Parties
All Tomorrow's Parties (music festival)
All Tomorrow's Parties is a music festival which takes place at Camber Sands holiday camp in East Sussex and Butlin's holiday camp in Minehead, Somerset, England....
in the UK in December 2010.
On November 1, 2011, Field Music announced the forthcoming release of their fourth album, Plumb, on February 13, 2012. It was preceded by the song "(I Keep Thinking About) A New Thing", available as a free download from their website.
In the interview with Songfacts.com, legendary guitarist and producer, Al Kooper said that Field Music is his favorite new band.
Albums
- Field MusicField Music (album)Field Music is the full-length debut album by indie rock band Field Music. It was released on August 8, 2005.-Track listing:# "If Only The Moon Were Up" - 3:02# "Tell Me Keep Me" - 3:13# "Pieces" - 3:02# "Luck Is A Fine Thing" - 2:18...
(August 8, 2005) - Tones of TownTones of TownTones of Town is the second full-length studio album by indie rock band Field Music. It was released on January 22, 2007.-Track listing:#"Give It Lose It Take It" - 3:56#"Sit Tight" - 3:02#"Tones Of Town" - 3:06#"A House Is Not A Home" - 2:36...
(January 22, 2007) - Field Music (Measure)Field Music (Measure)Field Music is the third full-length studio album by indie rock band Field Music. It was released on February 15, 2010.-Disc one:#"In the Mirror"#"Them That Do Nothing"#"Each Time is a New Time"#"Measure"#"Effortlessly"#"Clear Water"...
(February 15, 2010)UK #51 - Plumb (February 13, 2012)
Singles
- Shorter Shorter – April 11, 2005
- You Can Decide – July 11, 2005
- If Only The Moon Were Up – November 21, 2005
- You're Not Supposed To - April 10, 2006
- In Context – October 9, 2006
- A House Is Not A Home - January 15, 2007
- She Can Do What She Wants - April 16, 2007
- Them That Do Nothing - February 8, 2010
- Let's Write A Book - June 7, 2010