Fin (stylized as fiN) is an American

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formed in

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, 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. 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

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. 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

Touring

In late 2011, Fin toured the UK and Europe with

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. The band has also Toured with

The Kooks The Kooks () are an English pop-rock band formed in 2004 in Brighton. The band consists of Luke Pritchard (vocals/rhythm guitar), Hugh Harris (lead guitar/synthesizer/bass) and Alexis Nunez (drums). Their music is primarily influenced by the ...

, Feeder, Howler and most recently supported

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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

Fin were ''

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s band of the week. ''

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'' wrote a review on the band's single release at

Bush Hall Bush Hall is located at 310 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, West London, England. Originally a dance hall, it is now an independent music venue with a capacity of 400. Bush Hall was built in 1904. It was used as a soup kitchen during World W ...

, 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.

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

External links

* fiN's Official Website {{DEFAULTSORT:fin band English alternative rock groups Musical groups from London British indie rock groups