Fin (band)

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]

Fin
Origin	South West London, England
Genres	Rock, alternative rock,
Years active	2011–present
Labels	Artisan
Website	www.finofficial.com

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 Guardian's 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

• Life Is Wasted on the Living, digital (2013, Artisan)

Singles

• "The Artisan" b/w "It Changes Everything" 7" (2011, Artisan)
• "Everybody Dies Alone" b/w "Rapture" 7" (2011, Artisan)
• "Twenty Three" b/w "Eve" 7" (2012, Artisan)
• "Life Is Wasted on the Living" b/w "Lucky You" 7" (2012, Artisan)

References

1. "fiN perform The Artisan". Archive.today. Archived from the original on 20 June 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
2. "REVIEW: fiN– Life Is Wasted On The Living - Phase Magazine". 24 September 2015. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
3. "Independent outlook /// fiN. 'Life Is Wasted On The Living' [Album] 2013 | Rock Britain". 16 April 2013. Archived from the original on 16 April 2013.
4. "fiN Headline Show Announced at London Borderline | Altsounds.com News". 3 January 2012. Archived from the original on 3 January 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
5. "INTERVIEW: fiN. - SQ Magazine | SQ Magazine". 20 August 2013. Archived from the original on 20 August 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
6. "fiN to Support Incubus on European Dates - Incubus World Headquarters". 13 March 2012. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
7. "fiN - The Artisan - The O2 Arena - Live in London - October 26 2012". YouTube. Retrieved 3 June 2020.^{[dead YouTube link]}
8. Lester, Paul (23 December 2011). "fiN (No 1,177)". Theguardian.com. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
9. "Fin, Bush Hall - review - Music - Going Out - London Evening Standard". 15 July 2015. Archived from the original on 15 July 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
10. "fiN - Bush Hall, London | Live Review | The Digital Fix". Thedigitalfix.com. 19 April 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
11. "Introducing... fiN. | Clash Music Exclusive Interview". 14 August 2012. Archived from the original on 14 August 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2020.

External links

• Official website fiN's Official Website