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Fin (stylised as fiN) is an English rock band formed in South West London, Surrey, 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.
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Fin (stylised as fiN) is an English rock band formed in South West London, Surrey, 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.
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Overview
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. Originally planned for release on six 7" singles, they stopped after the first four. They have been vocal about their DIY approach and have received much praise for this and their ambition
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Fin • Origin — South West London, England • Genre — Rock, alternative rock, • Years Active — 2011–present • Label — Artisan • Website — http: www.finofficial.com/
Touring
Touring
In late 2011, Fin toured the UK and Europe with Incubus. The band has also Toured with The Kooks, Feeder, Howler and most recently supported Muse at The O2 Arena.
Record label
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.
Press
Press
Fin were The Guardians band of the week. Evening Standard wrote a review on the band's single release at Bush Hall, and The Digital Fix said "Fin are born for the live arena". Clash ran a piece on the band and their DIY approach to music.
Albums
Albums
• Life Is Wasted on the Living, digital (2013, Artisan)
Singles
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)
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The canonical record carries the following identifying particulars. Institutional cataloguing adds that artisan Records is recorded from 2011. It is also recorded that artisan Records is associated with United Kingdom.
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- 1.fiN perform The Artisan. Archive.today.
- 2.REVIEW: fiN– Life Is Wasted On The Living - Phase Magazine. 24 September 2015.
- 3.Independent outlook /// fiN. 'Life Is Wasted On The Living' [Album] 2013 | Rock Britain. 16 April 2013.
- 4.fiN Headline Show Announced at London Borderline | Altsounds.com News. 3 January 2012.
- 5.INTERVIEW: fiN. - SQ Magazine | SQ Magazine. 20 August 2013.
- 6.fiN to Support Incubus on European Dates - Incubus World Headquarters. 13 March 2012.
- 7.YouTube. fiN - The Artisan - The O2 Arena - Live in London - October 26 2012. February 2022.
- 8.Lester, Paul. fiN (No 1,177). Theguardian.com. 23 December 2011.
- 9.Fin, Bush Hall - review - Music - Going Out - London Evening Standard. 15 July 2015.
- 10.fiN - Bush Hall, London | Live Review | The Digital Fix. Thedigitalfix.com. 19 April 2012.
- 11.Introducing. fiN. | Clash Music Exclusive Interview. 14 August 2012.
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