Episode 219: Field Guide

Look At My Records!

Episode 219 of Look At My Records! features an interview with Winnipeg-based songwriter Dylan MacDonald, who performs as Field Guide. In late October, Field Guide released their self-titled second full-length, which expands on the flush and warm folk textures heard on his previous works, and further, builds off of his deeply personal lyrical themes. In addition to diving into the process of recording the record, which included intimate sessions in a cabin in rural Manitoba, Tom and Dylan also discussed the inspiration behind Field Guide’s decision to cover Coldplay’s Parachutes in its entirety, the current state of the Winnipeg music scene, the project’s plans for 2023, and more. Plus, Dylan picked some awesome records from my collection, including choice cuts from Andy Shauf, Michael Rault, The War on Drugs, and more. You can follow along with his picks via the official playlist for Episode 219.

Field Guide is out now via Birthday Cake Records. You can purchase a copy of the record on limited edition vinyl via Bandcamp. The album is also available on all streaming platforms. Keep up with the project by following Field Guide on Instagram.

Field Guide also just announced a bunch of North American tour dates for 2023. For more information and to catch them in a city near you, head to the band’s website.