Liam Finn
London, NZ
Pop / Experimental
Bio
Liam Finn has bounded onto the international music scene with the force and presence of an artist twice his age. The twenty-three-year-old New Zealand native writes, produces and engineers his own music, adhering to a strict DIY creative process. In addition to meticulously overseeing the recording of his debut album I'LL BE LIGHTNING, Finn plays nearly every instrument on the album, a responsibility he doesn't relinquish during his now mythic live gigs.
Comments
Liam Finn:
“He chops, blends, and twists his keyboards, guitars, electronics, and melodies into a shiny new beast that is both gentle and subtly feral.”—THE BOSTON GLOBE
Feb 13
Liam Finn:
“Each one of these 14 tunes harbors handsome hooks that point to a childhood spent obsessing over Dad's Beatles and Beach Boys (and Crowded House) records. I’ll Be Lightning is a low key charmer.” BILLBOARD
Feb 13
Liam Finn:
“The quintessential laptop record ... [with] sonic quirks [and] bustling beats that drive home compact rockers and chamber pop meant to kick you off your seat.” - NO DEPRESSION
Feb 13
Liam Finn:
“...tinkers with an experimental flair that’s tasteful and creative. ...I’ll Be Lightning [is] a perfect little raw mess, rich in DIY ethos.” - CMJ NEW MUSIC MONTHLY
Feb 13
Liam Finn:
“…Lightning showcases a confident, evolving voice. 3.5 Stars.” –SPIN
Feb 13
Liam Finn:
“[I’ll Be Lightning] is a gorgeous folk rock solo album” –ROLLING STONE
Feb 13
Liam Finn:
"Playing most of the instruments himself, Finn unfurls one gorgeous melody after another, from the cozy 'Gather to the Chapel' to the hypnotic title track, which could be an Abbey Road outtake. 4 stars" – PASTE MAGAZINE
Feb 13
Artist Stats
Fans: 3,059
Song Plays: 12,872
Visits: 15,686
Video Plays: 252
Widget Hits: 27,760
Status
Status:
CHAMPAGNE IN SEASHELLS Available Now at YepRoc.com.
Blog
Freshman Five
Feb 15, 2008 at 01:33 PM
Liam Finn was chosen as one of five up and coming artists poised to break out in the spring of 2008. Go to http://www.mtvu.com/music/freshmen/freshmen.jhtml to support Liam and get badges to put on your site and find out more information.
