Fink, AKA Fin Greenall, is an English singer-songwriter, producer and DJ from Brighton. It is also the name given to the touring trio fronted by Greenall himself, completed by Guy Whittaker (bass) and Tim Thornton (drums).
Fink’s recording career began with Ninja Tune’s release of his debut album Fresh Produce in 2001, a well received chill-out set that fitted neatly with the output of the label. However, it was his second release, 2006’s Biscuits For Breakfast, that defined his style and began to bring his name to a wider audience.
Built around his bluesy voice, finger-picking acoustic guitar and the stripped-back live rhythm section, Biscuits boasted a fledgling pop sensibility while retaining the signature Ninja Tune vibe - a fact not lost on a swelling crowd of industry luminaries, notably Zero 7, who invited Fink to support them on their UK tour, and Nitin Sawhney, with whom Fink guested at the 2006 Electric Proms.
A follow-up, entitled Distance And Time, was released through Ninja Tune on 8 October 2007, and features the production work of Andy Barlow, formerly of Lamb. Lead track This Is The Thing was featured in one of the Mastercard Priceless series of television adverts.
Fink appeared on Bonobo’s 2006 album Days To Come for the track “If You Stayed Over”, which he has consequently covered several times live with the band.
Although Greenall has now taken a more acoustic singer-songwriter approach to his music, he also continues to DJ under the name Sideshow on Will Saul’s Simple Records, with six releases to his name.
Available @ request : Fink - Biscuits for Breakfast (2006)
Published under: Soul / Nu SoulTags: Acoustic Soul • Blues • Distance And Time • Dub • Fink • Folk • Indie • Ninja Tune
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