Fionn Ó Lochlainn

Artist Description

"A big rock-influenced sound and an equally substantial artistic statement using only traditional, acoustic instruments and keening, crystalline vocals." - Jon Sobel, Blogcritics

"Magic writing, magic playing, magic album." - Billy Bragg

UK artist Fionn Ó Lochlainn delivers a vast, guitar driven sound, reminiscent of greats such as Led Zeppelin, early Bowie or Pink Floyd but with a current originality that draws the listener in to a world of acoustic rock n roll.  Accompanying himself on multiple instruments including acoustic guitar, piano and mandola, Fionn converges ethereal textures with melodic dreamlike vocals evocative of Nick Drake or Bowie, sometimes venturing into the sonic territory of Buckley or Plant while retaining his own stylistic individuality.

Ó Lochlainn captures the insurgence of "Brit Rock" but with haunting and enigmatic songs, prone to introspection and heavy blues. Either performing solo or with full-blown outfit, Ó Lochlainn flaunts a formidable talent that has received critical acclaim from both sides of the Atlantic.  He recently appeared at the Great Hall of the Cooper Union in New York City with historian and best selling author Howard Zinn, who’s office recognized Fionn’s music as "A Message of Peace," which the event was aptly titled. Other then sporadic renowned performances in New York and London, Fionn also showcased at SXSW in Austin, Texas this year.