Fin (band) explained

Fin
Origin:South West London, England
Genre:Rock, alternative rock,
Years Active:2011–present
Label:Artisan

Fin (stylized as fiN) is an American rock band formed in South West London, Surrey, England, in 2011. The band consists of Luke Joyce (vocals/guitar), Jonny Garner (guitar), Kerry Lambert (bass), and Simon Harding (drums). Fin released their debut, "The Artisan"/"It Changes Everything" — a double a-side single — in October 2011.[1] They self-recorded their debut album Life Is Wasted on the Living and released it digitally on 25 March 2013. The album was mixed by Adrian Bushby Foo Fighters, Muse.[2] [3] Originally planned for release on six 7" singles,[4] they stopped after the first four. They have been vocal about their DIY approach and have received much praise for this and their ambition [5]

Touring

In late 2011, Fin toured the UK and Europe with Incubus.[6] The band has also Toured with The Kooks, Feeder, Howler and most recently supported Muse at The O2 Arena.[7]

Record label

Artisan Records was founded in 2011 by Fin in order to self-release the band's 7 Inch singles and debut album Life Is Wasted on the Living.[3] [5]

Press

Fin were The Guardians band of the week.[8] Evening Standard wrote a review on the band's single release at Bush Hall,[9] and The Digital Fix said "Fin are born for the live arena".[10] Clash ran a piece on the band and their DIY approach to music.[11]

Discography

Albums

Singles

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: fiN perform The Artisan. https://archive.today/20130620054028/http://www.m-magazine.co.uk/newmusic/sessions/fin-perform-the-artisan/. dead. Archive.today. 20 June 2013. 27 July 2013.
  2. Web site: REVIEW: fiN– Life Is Wasted On The Living - Phase Magazine. 24 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924072217/http://www.phasemagazine.co.uk/review-fin-life-is-wasted-on-the-living/. 20 October 2020. 24 September 2015.
  3. Web site: Independent outlook /// fiN. 'Life Is Wasted On The Living' [Album] 2013 | Rock Britain]. https://web.archive.org/web/20130416052600/http://rockbritain.com/2013/03/29/independent-outlook-fin-life-is-wasted-on-the-living-album-2013/. dead. 16 April 2013. 16 April 2013.
  4. Web site: fiN Headline Show Announced at London Borderline | Altsounds.com News. https://web.archive.org/web/20120103002529/http://hangout.altsounds.com/news/139508-fin-headline-show-announced-london-borderline.html. dead. 3 January 2012. 3 January 2012. 2020-06-03.
  5. Web site: INTERVIEW: fiN. - SQ Magazine | SQ Magazine. https://web.archive.org/web/20130820194755/http://sqmagazine.co.uk/2012/02/interview-fin/. dead. 20 August 2013. 20 August 2013. 2020-06-03.
  6. Web site: fiN to Support Incubus on European Dates - Incubus World Headquarters. 13 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120313072910/http://incubushq.com/profiles/blogs/fin-to-support-incubus-on-european-dates. 20 October 2020. 13 March 2012.
  7. Web site: fiN - The Artisan - The O2 Arena - Live in London - October 26 2012 . . 2020-06-03.
  8. Web site: fiN (No 1,177). Paul. Lester. 23 December 2011. Theguardian.com. 2020-06-03.
  9. Web site: Fin, Bush Hall - review - Music - Going Out - London Evening Standard. 15 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150715021806/http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/music/fin-bush-hall--review-7660270.html. 20 October 2020. 15 July 2015.
  10. Web site: fiN - Bush Hall, London | Live Review | The Digital Fix. 19 April 2012. Thedigitalfix.com. 2020-06-03.
  11. Web site: Introducing... fiN. | Clash Music Exclusive Interview. 14 August 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120814032750/http://www.clashmusic.com/feature/introducing-fin. 20 October 2020. 14 August 2012.

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