Finch was called ‘post hardcore’ as genre.
I’m so sad to say ‘was’.
Finch has called it quits.
I didn’t even realize they were together since 1999.
A band that had such diversity but some of the most consistently beautiful lyrics.
The official statement is as eloquent as their sound and just as sincere:
Dear Finch fans,
“From the beginning what’s always made up the sound of Finch was our ability to take our individual influences, no matter how different, and write music together that stands on it’s own. A tense balancing act on a loose wire where we have had success crossing and also lost balance to fall and be broken. Over the past few years we have collectively gone insane trying to achieve the common goal of writing our new record. It’s become obvious to all of us that the thing that made Finch such a special band to be in, was also the key ingredient that was tearing us apart. As we get older and broaden our musical pallets, we are all on separate planets drifting further and further out of orbit. Finch is our sun, it has given us everything that we have. This year our sun imploded. Although we travel through darkness. It’s comforting to know that we are all still friends. Together floating in the unknown.
“From the beginning what’s always made up the sound of Finch was our ability to take our individual influences, no matter how different, and write music together that stands on it’s own. A tense balancing act on a loose wire where we have had success crossing and also lost balance to fall and be broken. Over the past few years we have collectively gone insane trying to achieve the common goal of writing our new record. It’s become obvious to all of us that the thing that made Finch such a special band to be in, was also the key ingredient that was tearing us apart. As we get older and broaden our musical pallets, we are all on separate planets drifting further and further out of orbit. Finch is our sun, it has given us everything that we have. This year our sun imploded. Although we travel through darkness. It’s comforting to know that we are all still friends. Together floating in the unknown.
“We want to thank you for your undying love and support of our band. Without you, accomplishing our wildest dreams would not have been possible. We apologize deeply for letting you down. Please forgive us and please keep listening to Finch.
“Thank you for Finch.”
“We apologize deeply for letting you down.”, what a sad statement what a wrong statement. Finch didn’t let us down they let us know you can wear your heart on your sleeve and still sound bad ass. They made us think they made us nod in agreement and they did it for a really long time. I actually feel bad that they seem to feel bad.
I wish every member of the band great future. They deserve it, they have earned respect of the musical community and holy crap I will miss them.
Cue “Letters To You” and pass me a freakin tissue.