The Independent — On February 22, California indie pop band The Morning Benders is the most blogged act of the moment, following the release of its single "Excuses" as a free download. In second and third place, according to The Hype Machine, are Canadian rock band B... more info

Guardian Music — We kick off this week's Sleeve Notes with the Brits (what else?), where we saw Lily Allen mumble an acceptance speech that made no sense, Jay-Z thank Britain and the Spice Girls for best international male, and Lady Gaga defying gravity with her late... more info

Stereogum — We've already brought you a song and a video from Field Music's Measure, and both showed off Peter and David Brewis' formal, fastidious songwriting. We may never really hear the effects of David's Black Crowes love (plus, a full-on turn to Southern-f... more info

Guardian Music — Be the first to hear the Sunderland band's new albumIt's been a tough few years for Field Music. The Sunderland three-piece lost a member when keyboard player Andrew Moore became a chef following the release of their 2007 album, Tones of Town. The re... more info

DrownedInSound — Grüß Gott! Yes yes, it’s Monday, and yes, yes, here are some We7 players reflective of DiS’s top tip albums of the week. Go forth, and multiply. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

DrownedInSound — So you like Field Music right? As in, you like them to the tune of about 2,000 words, yeah? Well in this case you'll be delighted by this truly epic guide to the band's 20/21-track OPUS Field Music (Measure)... and IN A TWIST the brothers Brewis will... more info

Addict Music — The album plays like a suite of prog-rock movements rather than a collection of unique tracks with the instrumental tracks only adding to this effect. more info

Guardian Music — (Memphis Industries)After their 2007 second album Tones of Town, Field Music's brotherly duo, ­Peter and David Brewis, took the curious decision to split for a while and form their own bands. Now reunited – with a rejigged line-up – ... more info

DrownedInSound — At the end of 20 tracks, Field Music actually have you wanting more. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

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