Person · Male
Craig Finn
- From
- Boston, United States
- Since
- 1971–present
- Releases
- 25
- alternative rock
- indie rock
- post-punk
About
Craig A. Finn (born August 22, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known as the frontman of the American indie rock band the Hold Steady, with whom he has recorded nine studio albums. Prior to forming the Hold Steady, Finn was the frontman of Lifter Puller.
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Described by Pitchfork as "a born storyteller who's chosen rock as his medium," Finn has released six solo albums: Clear Heart Full Eyes (2012), Faith in the Future (2015), We All Want the Same Things (2017), I Need a New War (2019), A Legacy of Rentals (2022) and Always Been (2025).
In 2022, Finn began hosting his own podcast, That's How I Remember It, released through the Talkhouse Network. The podcast examines the relationship between memory and creativity through interviews with other musicians and artists. Finn began hosting a second podcast, Summer Album/Winter Album, in 2025.
Member of
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The Hold Steady lead vocals, principal
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Lifter Puller lead vocals, principal
Discography
Albums
Singles
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People of Substance
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Bethany
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Messing With the Settings
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Calvary Court Apple Music
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All These Perfect Crosses Apple Music
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Blankets
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It’s Never Been a Fair Fight
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Something to Hope For
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Galveston / Kuala Lumpur
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Preludes Apple Music
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Fault Lines Apple Music
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No Faith / No Future / No Problem
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Songs for Slim
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Honolulu Blues Apple Music
Compilations
Links
Official
Concerts
Buy
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 6a62a034-cee3-490c-a2ad-621eca2f25a4
- ISNI
- 0000000406630089
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 9 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.