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Field Music is an experimental pop band from Sunderland, UK, formed by brothers Peter and David Brewis and their schoolfriend, pianist Andrew Moore. They have recently reconvened after an extended hiatus with a new line-up featuring guitarist/keyboardist Kev Dosdale and bass player Ian Black (Andrew having taken time out to train as a chef). A new double album is due to be released in February 2010.
The band’s first album, the eponymous “Field Music”, was released in 2005, followed in 2006 by a collection of b-sides and early tracks entitled ‘Write Your Own History’. During this time they toured with fellow bands from the North East England, such as Maximo Park and The Futureheads, as well as sonic adventurers from further afield, including Melbourne’s Architecture in Helsinki and Portland’s Menomena.
In 2007, they released ‘Tones of Town’, a critically acclaimed song cycle, which captured a particularly English variety of post-industrial frustration. However, sensing that a quick follow-up could lead to a dilution of ideas and purpose, the band announced a hiatus shortly after the album was released. In this time Peter and David each released solo albums as The Week That Was and School of Language respectively.
All of their albums were self-produced at their own ‘8Music’ studio in Sunderland.
The band’s first album, the eponymous “Field Music”, was released in 2005, followed in 2006 by a collection of b-sides and early tracks entitled ‘Write Your Own History’. During this time they toured with fellow bands from the North East England, such as Maximo Park and The Futureheads, as well as sonic adventurers from further afield, including Melbourne’s Architecture in Helsinki and Portland’s Menomena.
In 2007, they released ‘Tones of Town’, a critically acclaimed song cycle, which captured a particularly English variety of post-industrial frustration. However, sensing that a quick follow-up could lead to a dilution of ideas and purpose, the band announced a hiatus shortly after the album was released. In this time Peter and David each released solo albums as The Week That Was and School of Language respectively.
All of their albums were self-produced at their own ‘8Music’ studio in Sunderland.
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Shoutbox
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james_DHP wrote:
Get your tickets to see FIELD MUSIC in London here; http://www.gigantic.com/alttickets/event_ate_10821a.html
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itravel wrote:
Measure is the free song of the Day here!: http://www.spinnermusic.co.uk/2009/11/20/field-music-measure-free-mp3-of-the-day/
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GrayFlannelSuit wrote:
Field Music site has a link to download 2 songs from the upcoming album.
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rolyatleoj wrote:
http://pitchfork.com/news/36878-field-music-return-with-double-album/ new album announced.
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musosguide wrote:
They're back together! Read more at http://musosguide.com/field-music-are-a-coming-back/5816
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spacematador wrote:
The bio reads so sarcastically.
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hlynur83 wrote:
maybe someday , this band gives me a lot of happiness , when they play me this incredible stuff in poland , maybe someday... :)
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sleepybomb wrote:
the week that was is great... that and these guys are my new best. well them and blitzen trapper!
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MrCook2u wrote:
Does anyone know what the latest is on Andrew Moores' solo record ?
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wernamhogg wrote:
Haven't seen any posts, but seems no one has mentioned 'The Week That Was'. One of my favourite albums of this year.....
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kurtiapu wrote:
Hello all...I covered "A Gap Has Appeared/Closer At Hand" on two pianos at a recital I had a while ago. If interested, you can head on over to my page and check it out! http://www.last.fm/music/Badaptations
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Premitive1 wrote:
Hiatus or breakup? Gah, probably one of the most unique and enjoyable groups and they go on hiatus after they create a fantastic album. Tones of Town blows me away again and again.
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Windmiller wrote:
Only just got into this band. Top stuff!
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turnstone wrote:
Stupid old me has just discovered these - and I cant believe they are not better known. Great songwriting .
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Magic_Alex wrote:
check out Peter Brewis' solo thing http://www.last.fm/music/The+Week+That+Was
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Talorot wrote:
Ejoyed listening to your music. I am an American/Israeli artist. I invite you to my page to have a listen and show your support. Thanks http://www.last.fm/music/Talia+Applebaum
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SideFlower wrote:
For more artists with Official Last.FM videos like this one, please join http://www.last.fm/group/Last.Fm+Music+Video+Club thank you.
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stihler wrote:
too bad their self-titled album is so hard to find they rock
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josecharts wrote:
A House Is Not A Home!
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Rahaha24 wrote:
Field Music and Of Montreal arent very alike!!! David's School Of Language LP is awesome... anyone who misses FM will not be disappointed!
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The Bell House, Brooklyn, New York, United States
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News
Each Time Is A New Time grilled on 6 Music
28 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/fieldmusic
We've been cordially warned that Each Time Is A New Time, from the forthcoming new FM record will be discussed and dissected by Steve Lamacq's Roundtable panel on BBC 6 Music tomorrow, with guests inc. …
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leelaa wrote about Field Music in NME's "The top 100 greatest albums of the decade" and me [100-51]. yesterday afternoon
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