Small Hours

Field Guide is the solo project of Canadian singer-songwriter Noah Elliott, who first gained attention for his lo-fi acoustic demos uploaded during the quiet winter of 2021. His sound has been described as “Bon Iver meets The War on Drugs in a candlelit kitchen.”

Raised in Winnipeg, Noah’s songwriting is grounded in the landscapes of the prairie and the emotional weight of small, personal moments. He records under the moniker Field Guide to reflect the sense of observation and stillness that defines his music.

Small Hours is Field Guide’s third full-length release and his most personal to date. Written over the course of several months of late nights and long walks, the album feels like a conversation held in whispers. Lyrically, it explores themes of distance, memory, and the quiet rituals we create to make sense of our lives.

The album moves gently through acoustic textures, subtle synth layers, and analog tape loops—always leaving room for silence. It’s not designed for playlists, but for headphones and reflection.

Interesting Facts:

• Noah recorded most of the album on a 4-track cassette recorder in his basement during a Winnipeg winter blackout.
• The song “Cold Tea” features the ambient hum of a refrigerator, accidentally captured and intentionally kept.
• The album title comes from a recurring phrase in his grandmother’s letters.
• The track “Housekeys” includes voicemail snippets sent to Noah from friends during the pandemic, layered into the instrumental break.