Liam Finn
Indie / Folk Rock
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About
Indie wunderkind Liam Finn has burst onto the musical landscape with the force and presence of an artist twice his age. The 23-year-old New Zealander plays nearly every instrument on his first solo release I'll Be Lightning, a responsibility he doesn't relinquish when performing live. During his raucous yet intimate performances Liam utilizes effects pedals to create, sample and loop bass, guitar, drums, vocals and even Theremin. Liam's sound ranges from foggy and intimate to fuzzed-out garage but melodies are always the order of the day. On I'll Be Lightning, Liam has translated the shambolic energy of his live show onto vintage 2-inch tape, yielding a studio album of frightening power and endless hooks.
"Finn unfurls one gorgeous melody after another" 
- Paste
"a gorgeous folk rock solo album" - Rolling Stone
"Lightning showcases a confident, evolving voice" - Spin
"a perfect little raw mess, rich in DIY ethos" - CMJ
"sonic quirks [and] bustling beats that drive home compact rockers and chamber pop meant to kick you off your seat." - No Depression
"Liam never veers too far from a killer melody or winsome harmony" - LA Times
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Apr 21, 2008
Liam on tour with Laura Veirs
After wowing audiences on the road with Eddie Vedder in April, Finn will tour for two weeks in Europe, returning to the US in May to tour with Laura Veirs.
Make sure to watch Liam's February 28th performance on The Late Show With David Letterman on YouTube and check …
Feb 13, 2008
Who's Next? User's Choice...
Liam has been chosen as one of the 4 featured Artists in this round of the Who's Next? User's Choice on Yahoo! Music.
Who's Next? User's Choice is a competition which allows Yahoo! Music Fans to vote for their favourite new featured Artist and the winner becomes the …
Jan 29, 2008
Want to ask Liam a question?..
Is there something that you've been dying to ask Liam??...well this is your chance.
MTVU will be going Backstage with Liam next month and they want YOU to ask all the questions!
If you want to ask him a question, simply head to MTVU , click on Liam Finn and send in …
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Louise, Dec 18, 2008:
Liam you are going far!
Love Love Love the album :)
Dan, Oct 23, 2008:
Love the album, and have it. Hope another's out soon!
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jc king, Jun 3, 2008:
Really into Lead Balloon & I listen to Wise Men over and over and over and over and over and over...
XPLOSIV JOINT, May 24, 2008:
Hello! Nice music. !!!
Balm, May 23, 2008:
Are you really on the toilet?
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APK, May 22, 2008:
Wow. Great stuff Liam. That patented Finn sound that your Father and Uncle made famous is there, but you've definitely moved it forward into something all your own.
I can't stop listening to this.
XPLOSIV JOINT, May 19, 2008:
very nice. I really like it!!!!
selfish vulcano, May 9, 2008:
bravissimo...hope the best for a great talent .
kill the ego!
486, May 4, 2008:
Are there still alot of House Truckers in NZ? Just curious.. anyhow, nice tunes!