Finneas Baird O'Connell is known to many as FINNEAS and brother Billie Eilish. A talented composer, musician, actor, singer, songwriter is going to present his debut album in 2021. It took him a long time to decide to release something personal. Fans held their breath in anticipation of the Optimist LP.
Childhood and adolescence Finneas O'Connell
He was born in Los Angeles, in 1997. He was lucky to be born into a creative family. Parents showed themselves as talented actors.
He grew up in an incredibly creative atmosphere. It is not surprising that the guy followed in the footsteps of his parents. He played in several films. A particularly memorable role for his fans was the role of Alistair in the musical comedy show Glee.
As a teenager, Finneas began to get involved in music as well. In the same period of time, he began to write the first musical works.
The creative path of the artist FINNEAS
His path to popularity can not be called difficult. He found himself in his environment and felt like a “fish in water”. Finneas is the founder, vocalist and songwriter of The Slightlys. He wrote the lion's share of hits for his offspring.
In addition, he collaborates with his sister B. Eilish. He acted as a producer and author of the tracks of her debut mini-LP, as well as studio albums. In one of the interviews, he said:
“Since childhood, we have been one big friendly family. Me and Billy get along very well. I plan to continue to cooperate with my sister ... ".
FINNEAS solo career
In 2016, the debut solo track of the artist premiered. It was named New Girl. A couple of years later, the presentation of the video for the presented composition took place. The video was directed by Emma Sidney Menzies.
In 2017, the premiere of the musician's second single took place. I'm in Love Without You - incredibly warmly welcomed not only by fans, but also by music critics.
On the wave of popularity in 2018, eight more tracks premiered. A year later, he held solo concerts in Los Angeles and New York. In the same year, the premiere of the mini-LP Blood Harmony took place.
Finneas O'Connell: details of his personal life
O'Connell is in a relationship with the charming Claudia Sulewski. By the way, the musician composed the track Claudia immediately after meeting the girl. The artist often shares common photos with his beloved in his social networks. The couple looks incredibly harmonious. And fans also say that his girlfriend looks like Eilish.
Interesting facts about the artist
- The track Ocean Eyes, which helped Billy Eilish become famous, was originally written by the musician for his band, but later decided to make it his sister's debut single.
- Father and mother from childhood supported all the undertakings of their son. Parents said that money and a prestigious job are not the main priority for a person.
- If we count the number of Grammy musicians received, then in 2021, there are 5 statuettes on its shelf.
FINNEAS: our days
In 2020, the singles Can't Wait To Be Dead, Where the Poison Is and Another Year premiered. A year later, the musician's musical piggy bank became richer with two more singles. We are talking about the tracks American Cliché and Till Forever Falls Apart (featuring Ashe).
In addition, in 2021, he released a video for the musical piece A Concert Six Months From Now. At the same time, he announced the release of his debut LP Optimist.
In the fall of 2021, the premiere of the artist's full-length LP took place. The collection was called Optimist. The album is topped by 13 cool tracks. After that, he continued to collaborate with artists, composing music for them.
In 2022, the film The Fallout directed by Megan Park was released. All music for the film was composed by Finneas. By the way, this is his first big experience as a film composer (not counting a few tracks). The compilation was topped by 10 songs, both instrumentals and songs performed by Maisie and Lennon Stella, as well as Perfume Genius.
