Craig Finn
Genres
rockrockalternativealternative countryalternativeindie rock
Influential: 0.00%
Fanbase: 0.00%
Trending: 0.00%
Report Date: 2025-08-21
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Total Streams
30,133
Social Media Followers
00:00:00
Hours Airplay
CAREER STAGE: MID_LEVEL
Biography
Craig Finn, best known as the singer of the Hold Steady, is a Minnesota-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist based in New York City. Influenced by literary figures like Jack Kerouac and John Berryman, as well as musicians such as Bruce Springsteen and Paul Westerberg, Finn's highly descriptive lyrical style focuses on crafting relatable characters within his narratives. His solo work features a more subdued and atmospheric sound, with keyboards taking precedence over guitars and his spoken-sung vocals leading the melodies.
Born in Boston in 1971, Craig Finn moved to Minnesota as a child before studying in Boston and eventually settling in New York City. After gaining recognition with the indie rock band Lifter Puller, Finn co-founded the Hold Steady in 2003, blending whiskey-fueled bar rock with his dense storytelling style. Alongside his successful career with the Hold Steady, Finn has released several solo albums, with each project showcasing his evolving musical and lyrical depth. From Faith in the Future to A Legacy of Rentals, Finn continues to offer introspective character studies and poignant reflections on life's complexities in his solo work.
Born in Boston in 1971, Craig Finn moved to Minnesota as a child before studying in Boston and eventually settling in New York City. After gaining recognition with the indie rock band Lifter Puller, Finn co-founded the Hold Steady in 2003, blending whiskey-fueled bar rock with his dense storytelling style. Alongside his successful career with the Hold Steady, Finn has released several solo albums, with each project showcasing his evolving musical and lyrical depth. From Faith in the Future to A Legacy of Rentals, Finn continues to offer introspective character studies and poignant reflections on life's complexities in his solo work.
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Report Date: 2025-08-21
Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist’s audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.
ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post
≥ 3.0% = Very Strong
2.0–2.99% = Strong
1.0–1.99% = Moderate
< 1.0% = Low
How to read it: Higher ER means a tighter, more responsive fan connection.
Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge both intensity and scale. Spikes can occur during
viral moments—use 30–90 day averages for steadier context.
Connection Strength
Artist Craig Finn score
1.01% — Moderate bucket.
Brand: Ampeg
Brand: MOOG
Brand: Live Nation
Followers:30,133
Engagements:304
Rate:1.0%
Posts:896
Views:2,678
Avg Likes:301
Avg Comments:9
Avg Views:2,678
Audience Demographics & Key Stats
| Metric | Value | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Social Snapshot |
Followers 30,133 · Engagements 304 · Rate 1.0% Posts 896 · Views 2,678 · Avg Likes 301 · Avg Comments 9 · Avg Views 2,678 |
Combine reach (followers / views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness; posts show cadence, likes/comments/avg views proxy content quality. |
| Age Breakdown |
25-34: 37% 45-64: 21% 35-44: 21% 18-24: 19% |
Largest: 25-34 (37%); next: 45-64 (21%) |
| Gender Split |
Female: 15% Male: 85% Non-binary/Other: 0% |
Skews male (85%) |
| Top Countries |
UNITED STATES (61%) UNITED KINGDOM (14%) CANADA (5%) FRANCE (5%) SPAIN (3%) |
Top regions: UNITED STATES (61%), UNITED KINGDOM (14%), CANADA (5%) |
| Platform Engagement | Instagram: 263 avg likes/post · Youtube: 2,678 avg views/post | Best reach: Youtube 2,678 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 263 avg likes |
Top Brand Affinities
Ampeg
Score: 46.28
MOOG
Score: 26.21
Live Nation
Score: 23.98
Coors
Score: 11.67
Amazon Music
Score: 9.85
Pro Tools
Score: 9.23
Verizon
Score: 8.97
Pilsner Urquell
Score: 8.74
Kickstarter
Score: 8.41
Spotify Music
Score: 7.40
Paramount Pictures
Score: 7.26
Columbia Pictures
Score: 7.16
Top Brand Affinities
| Brand | Category | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Ampeg | 46.28 | |
| MOOG | 26.21 | |
| Live Nation | 23.98 | |
| Coors | 11.67 | |
| Amazon Music | 9.85 | |
| Pro Tools | 9.23 | |
| Verizon | 8.97 | |
| Pilsner Urquell | 8.74 | |
| Kickstarter | 8.41 | |
| Spotify Music | 7.40 | |
| Paramount Pictures | 7.26 | |
| Columbia Pictures | 7.16 | |
| Jameson | 7.13 | |
| Lollapalooza | 6.72 | |
| Gillette | 6.39 | |
| Guinness | 6.37 | |
| Busch | 6.19 | |
| Nixon | 6.07 | |
| NHL | 6.05 | |
| Budweiser | 5.68 | |
| Kroger | 5.43 | |
| Taco Bell | 5.32 | |
| Emporium | 5.21 | |
| Walgreens | 5.06 | |
| Oculus | 4.94 | |
| Pacific Northwest Wonderland | 4.75 | |
| Hurley | 4.72 | |
| Margaritaville | 4.66 | |
| Bethesda Softworks | 4.59 | |
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 4.47 | |
| WWE | 4.40 | |
| Showtime | 4.31 | |
| Holden | 4.06 | |
| MTV | 3.86 | |
| Campari | 3.85 | |
| Airbnb | 3.83 | |
| Heinz | 3.76 | |
| Coachella | 3.70 | |
| Cadillac | 3.58 | |
| Pfizer | 3.57 | |
| Warner Bros | 3.40 | |
| NBC | 3.34 | |
| Kodak | 3.31 | |
| Gatorade | 3.20 | |
| Pixar | 3.17 | |
| NFL | 3.16 | |
| Tinder | 3.11 | |
| Nickelodeon | 3.10 | |
| Comedy Central | 3.04 | |
| Leica | 3.03 |
Total Streams (2025-08-24)
Total: 0 — Est. Royalty: $0.00
| Platform | Total | Royalty ($) | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Anghami |
0 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
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Audiomack |
0 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
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Jiosaavn |
0 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
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Last.fm |
0 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
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Pandora |
0 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
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Spotify |
0 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
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Tidal |
0 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
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Yandex |
0 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
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YouTube Artist |
0 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
Radio Spins (2025-08-24)
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Popularity (2025-08-23)
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Royalties: $0.00 ? $0.00 (+0.00)
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Streams & Royalties
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| Streams | 0 | 0 | +0 |
| Royalties | $0.00 | $0.00 | +0.00 |