Fin (band)

fiN is a British 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 began releasing music in October 2011 with a debut Double A side single The Artisan/It Changes Everything (2011);^[1] The band were quickly labeled as the Heaviest Indie band around and are likened to Foo fighters, dEUS (band) & Radiohead.^[2]

History

fiN Released 4 Double A side 7 inch singles "The Artisan/It Changes Everything", "Everybody Dies Alone/Rapture", "Twenty Three/Eve" and "Life Is Wasted On The Living/Lucky You". Each Single had a self-made video and a download code. 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^[3][4] The band have written, released & recorded their music through their own record label Artisan Records. They have been very vocal about their DIY approach and have received much praise for this and their ambition ^[5]

The band spells their name with all lower case except a capital N. This is because they are influenced by the dEUS (band) who spell their name in a similar way.

Touring

In late 2011, fiN grabbed the attention of rock band Incubus (band) and took fiN on an extensive tour of the UK and Europe.^[6] The band also Toured with The Kooks, Feeder, Howler (band) and most recently supported Muse at The O2 Arena.^[7]

Radio

The band's debut single "The Artisan" was Mary Anne Hobbs XFM Game Changer, single of the week and received national radio rotation on London's XFM and plays on Amazing Radio^[8]

Press

The band have had several articles written about them in the press. fiN were the Guardian's band of the week.^[9] The Evening Standard wrote a review on the band's single release at Bush Hall .^[10] and the Digital fix said "fiN are born for the live arena" ^[11] Clash Magazine ran a piece on the band and their DIY approach to music ^[12]

Discography

• "The Artisan/It Changes Everything" Single - Artisan Records ^[13]
• "Everybody Dies Alone/Rapture" Single - Artisan Records ^[14]
• "Twenty Three/Eve" Single - Artisan Records ^[15]
• "Life Is Wasted On The Living/Lucky You" Single - Artisan Records ^[16]
• "Life Is Wasted On The Living" Album - Artisan Records ^[17]

References

External links

• Official website
• Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/fiNuk
• Twitter page at: https://www.twitter.com/finuk
• Official YouTube Channel at: http://www.youtube.com/fin