Field Division is an independent band led by Evelyn Taylor and Nicholas Frampton. The American duo conjure up a psychedelic and cinematic blend of folk rock and alternative dream pop. Inspired by the 1960’s and 70’s folk rock pioneers (like The Beatles & Fleetwood Mac), Field Division’s sound transcends eras and genres while blending their modern influences (Father John Misty, Lana Del Rey) into an ethereal and timeless sound. After releasing their debut EP, ‘Reverie State’ in 2014, Field Division spent two years living on the road whilst recording their first full-length LP, Dark Matter Dreams (released by Bella Union in 2018). Taylor’s ethereal vocals are complimented by Frampton’s tight harmonies and superb guitar playing, with each taking the lead on a song à la Buckingham Nicks, their chemistry weaving a path through the music and on stage. Wilder Records hailed them “reminiscent of a modern day Fleetwood Mac.”
The recordings and live full band (featuring members of Midlake) create a dreamscape that showcases the depths of Taylor and Frampton as more than just singer-songwriters. With the power to transport the listener to another often otherworldly place and time, their songs explore themes of transcendence and peace, depression, and darkness. The love of singing harmonies is what brought Taylor and Frampton together and is a high point of their music and performance.
Over the years, Field Division has toured all over the States, the UK and EU, and have appeared at festivals such as SXSW, CMJ, 80/35, Hinterland, Mission Creek, Oaktopia, GDP, Indiestad & Reeperbahn. Notable acts they’ve opened for include: Spoon, Delta Rae, Chris Stills, Horse Feathers, Josh Rouse, Erika Wennerstrom, Holly Macve, Israel Nash, Widowspeak, Josh T. Pearson, and Midlake.
Field Division began releasing new singles in early 2020: “Black Velvet Skies,” a song offering peace in the midst of relentless modern disillusionment, a George Harrison cover of “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth), “Star Where Are You,” and “Manifest.” With album number two on the horizon, the band is optimistic that their well-crafted, atmospheric songs will hold up beauty and healing to this chaotic universe.