About this episode

In this episode, singer-songwriter Finnian discusses his musical journey and influences growing up in Dundalk, Ireland.

Send us Fan Mail Growing up in Dundalk, Ireland, Finnian has carefully honed his songwriting slowly and with care. Since 2015 His music is honest, concise and textured in a way that is grounded and speaks to his inner conviction. Never afraid to draw on his influences and using the medium of live performance in a studio context, Finnian’s nods to his musical past have been hailed as refreshing in a climate that has gradually moved away from such a perspective. ​ His first album Under the Infl...

People in this episode

Guest: Finnian

Topics covered

• songwriting
• music
• live performance
• Irish culture
• artist interview

Keywords

• Finnian
• songwriter
• Dundalk
• music
• live performance
• album
• Irish music

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Under the Infl...

Places: Dundalk

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