Finlay (band)

Finlay is a five piece indie rock band based in East London, England. Finlay 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 Growl Wow Records before signing with British independent label [http://www.fortunapop.com Fortuna POP!] who have 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 have become particularly known for their lo-fi 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)

Discography

Albums

‘’I Dreams & Visions’’ – CD ( [http://www.fortunapop.com Fortuna POP!] , 2003)
‘’The Fall of Mary’’ – CD ( [http://www.fortunapop.com Fortuna POP!] , 2006)

ingles

‘’Little Dancing Solos’’ – 7” Single (Growl Wow Records, 2000)
‘’Home’’ – 7” Single, CD ( [http://www.fortunapop.com Fortuna POP!] , 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, 2003)

Trivia

• In an UNCUT magazine review of "I Dreams & Visions" the band were erroneously described as "a four piece from Nottingham".

• Anamik plays in a heavy metal covers band that includes Emma from Kenickie.

External links

* [http://www.finlay.org Official Site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/finlaytherockband Finlay’s myspace page]
* [http://www.indieworkshop.com/interviews.php?id=143 Interview with Finlay]