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Liam Finn

Indie / Folk Rock

Billboard

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


Shows - see all 11

May 13

minneapolis, MN

cedar cultural center

TBA

May 14

Milwaukee, WI

Turner Hall

TBA

May 15

chicago, il, IL

schuba's

TBA

May 16

Louisville, KY

The Listening Room

TBA

May 17

Nashville, TN

The Basement

TBA

May 18

Atlanta, GA

The Earl

TBA

May 20

Vienna, VA

Jammin Java

TBA

May 21

Philadelphia, PA

World Cafe Live

TBA

May 22

New York City, NY

The Bowery Ballroom

TBA

May 23

North Hampton, MA

Middle East Downstairs

TBA

Blog - see all 5

Liam on tour with Laura Veirs Apr 21

Liam is on tour this spring with Laura Veirs. Check the dates to find a show near you!


Videos - see all 1


Photos - see all 10

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Friends - see all 45

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Comments - see all 12

selfish vulcano says:

bravissimo...hope the best for a great talent . kill the ego!

posted 4 days ago


486 says:

Are there still alot of House Truckers in NZ? Just curious.. anyhow, nice tunes!

posted 2 weeks ago


Jona Barr says:

awesome

posted 2 weeks ago


TIMEKUT says:

great music!!!

posted 2 weeks ago


Stephanie Jacobson says:

I saw you open for Vedder in San Diego. You were fantastic. Hopefully I'll be able to catch you at the Echo in LA!

posted 2 weeks ago


Bro Kinfolk says:

Nice.

posted 2 weeks ago


MONDRIAN says:

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posted 2 weeks ago


laura taylor says:

why, you are wonderful.

posted 3 weeks ago


Balm says:

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posted 3 weeks ago


Dirigible Ego says:

You're going to be in Boston soon? Oh hell yeah. I'm all over that. Great to see you on Virb. (Unless I miss my guess, your "North Hampton Massachusetts" gig at "Middle East Downstairs" is a Boston/Cambridge Mass gig.) ;-)

posted 3 weeks ago


Justafa says:

Rap music was and it is what I and my roommates listen the most. As for today, Liam Finn took over it . More than great songs.

posted 3 weeks ago


Evelynne Zatta says:

great songs here..

posted 3 weeks ago