Finlay (band)
Encyclopedia
Finlay were a five piece indie
rock band from London
, England. The band was formed in 1996 by school friends Adam Straw, Anamik Saha and Christopher Allison. Lorna Crabbe joined in August 1997 (two weeks before their first gig), and Giles Littleford three years later. They released a single and an EP on their own label, Growl Wow Records, before signing with British independent label Fortuna Pop!
who released their two full length albums to much critical acclaim. Kerrang!
called their debut a "Ragged and Wonderful sliver of a debut", while UNCUT
magazine described Finlay's sound as "heroic and inspired pop music tuned in from an unearthly frequency". The band became particularly known for their DIY
lo-fi
aesthetic [], most evident in their earlier recordings.
Anamik Saha (drums)
Christopher Allison (guitars)
Giles Littleford (bass)
Lorna Crabbe (keyboards, vocals)
, 2003)
‘’The Fall of Mary’’ – CD Fortuna Pop!
, 2006)
‘’Home’’ – 7” Single, CD Fortuna Pop!
, 2003)
‘’Growl Wow EP No. 1” – 12” EP, Finlay contributed the track “Theme” (Growl Wow Records, 2002)
‘’I am Five, Truck 2003” – CD album, Finlay contributed the track “Plastic Cowboy” (Truck Records
, 2003)
‘’Be True to Your School - A Fortuna POP! Compilation’’ – LP/CD, Finlay contributed the track “Home“ (Fortuna Pop!
, 2008)
that Finlay had split up http://www.popmusicology.com/a-sad-day/. After the break-up, Anamik Saha and Giles Littleford joined east London band Dark Captain Light Captain, for whom Giles Littleford continues to play guitar.
Indie (music)
In music, independent music, often shortened to indie music or "indie" is a term used to describe independence from major commercial record labels or their subsidiaries, and an autonomous, Do-It-Yourself approach to recording and publishing....
rock band from London
London
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, England. The band was formed in 1996 by school friends Adam Straw, Anamik Saha and Christopher Allison. Lorna Crabbe joined in August 1997 (two weeks before their first gig), and Giles Littleford three years later. They released a single and an EP on their own label, Growl Wow Records, before signing with British independent label Fortuna Pop!
Fortuna Pop!
Fortuna Pop! is a British independent record label based in London, started in 1996 by Sean Price. It specialises in indie pop and indie rock music, released on 7" single, CD and vinyl....
who released their two full length albums to much critical acclaim. Kerrang!
Kerrang!
Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine devoted to rock music published by Bauer Media Group. It was first published on June 6, 1981 as a one-off supplement in the Sounds newspaper...
called their debut a "Ragged and Wonderful sliver of a debut", while UNCUT
UNCUT (magazine)
Uncut magazine, trademarked as UNCUT, is a monthly publication based in London. It is available across the English-speaking world, and focuses on music, but also includes film and books sections...
magazine described Finlay's sound as "heroic and inspired pop music tuned in from an unearthly frequency". The band became particularly known for their DIY
DIY ethic
The DIY ethic refers to the ethic of self-sufficiency through completing tasks oneself as opposed to having others who are more experienced or able complete them for one's behalf. It promotes the idea that an ordinary person can learn to do more than he or she thought was possible...
lo-fi
Lo-fi music
Lo-fi is lower quality of sound recordings than the usual standard for music. The qualities of lo-fi are usually achieved by either degrading the quality of the recorded audio, or using certain equipment. Recent uses of the phrase have led to it becoming a genre, although it still remains as an...
aesthetic [], most evident in their earlier recordings.
Members
Adam Straw (guitars, vocals)Anamik Saha (drums)
Christopher Allison (guitars)
Giles Littleford (bass)
Lorna Crabbe (keyboards, vocals)
Albums
‘’I Dreams & Visions’’ – CD Fortuna Pop!Fortuna Pop!
Fortuna Pop! is a British independent record label based in London, started in 1996 by Sean Price. It specialises in indie pop and indie rock music, released on 7" single, CD and vinyl....
, 2003)
‘’The Fall of Mary’’ – CD Fortuna Pop!
Fortuna Pop!
Fortuna Pop! is a British independent record label based in London, started in 1996 by Sean Price. It specialises in indie pop and indie rock music, released on 7" single, CD and vinyl....
, 2006)
Singles
‘’Little Dancing Solos’’ – 7” Single (Growl Wow Records, 2000)‘’Home’’ – 7” Single, CD Fortuna Pop!
Fortuna Pop!
Fortuna Pop! is a British independent record label based in London, started in 1996 by Sean Price. It specialises in indie pop and indie rock music, released on 7" single, CD and vinyl....
, 2003)
Compilations
‘’Maladjusted Malarkey’’ – Double 7” EP, Finlay contributed the track “Favourite Chair” (Full Strength Records, 2001)‘’Growl Wow EP No. 1” – 12” EP, Finlay contributed the track “Theme” (Growl Wow Records, 2002)
‘’I am Five, Truck 2003” – CD album, Finlay contributed the track “Plastic Cowboy” (Truck Records
Truck Records
Truck Records was an independent record label based in Oxford, England. It grew out of the Truck Festival, held annually in Steventon, a small village near Oxford...
, 2003)
‘’Be True to Your School - A Fortuna POP! Compilation’’ – LP/CD, Finlay contributed the track “Home“ (Fortuna Pop!
Fortuna Pop!
Fortuna Pop! is a British independent record label based in London, started in 1996 by Sean Price. It specialises in indie pop and indie rock music, released on 7" single, CD and vinyl....
, 2008)
Break-up
On February 21, 2007, it was announced by their label Fortuna Pop!Fortuna Pop!
Fortuna Pop! is a British independent record label based in London, started in 1996 by Sean Price. It specialises in indie pop and indie rock music, released on 7" single, CD and vinyl....
that Finlay had split up http://www.popmusicology.com/a-sad-day/. After the break-up, Anamik Saha and Giles Littleford joined east London band Dark Captain Light Captain, for whom Giles Littleford continues to play guitar.