Craig Finn

Craig Finn

Country: US | Gender: male

Influence: 51.84% Fanbase: 21.15% Trending: 67.18% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Ampeg • 46.28% • Very Strong

As of 2025-08-21

30,133

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-08-21

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-10-08 18:43:48 UTC

Genres

rockrockalternativealternative countryalternativeindie rock

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.

Craig Finn Marketing Affinity & Brand Fit Data

Report Date: 2025-08-21

Craig Finn performs best with fans in the 25-34 range, concentrated in UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA. Audience composition is heavily male (85%), which simplifies targeting and creative tone. The most reliable reach comes from Youtube at 2,678 avg views per post, with Instagram providing steady community replies and saves. Brand adjacency trends toward Ampeg, MOOG, Live Nation, signaling clear alignment with streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. If the brief is to seed a message that travels organically, Craig Finn is positioned to deliver.

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: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.
Connection Strength
Artist Craig Finn score 1.01%Moderate bucket.
Brand: AmpegBrand: MOOGBrand: 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

MetricValueWhy 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.
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
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

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Artist: Craig Finn

Date Range: 2025-10-08 → 2025-10-08
Total Airplay Time: 0h 0m 0s across 0 Radio Stations

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Radio Spins (2025-08-21)

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Aired At Song Station Location Duration (s)
2025-08-21 19:35:07 A Man Needs A Vocation WBJB Monmouth Beach, US 277
2025-08-21 19:28:45 People Of Substance WEXT Albany, US 171
2025-08-21 19:22:21 Clayton WDIY Allentown, US 167
2025-08-21 15:35:33 Something To Hope For KRVM Eugene, US 241
2025-08-21 14:59:17 Luke & Leanna Radio Milwaukee: WYMS Milwaukee, US 202
2025-08-21 13:16:46 Honolulu Blues WFUV New York City, US 249
2025-08-21 13:02:06 Bethany WUMB Boston, US 341
2025-08-21 12:51:32 Luke & Leanna WYEP Pittsburgh, US 200
2025-08-21 10:58:01 Ninety Bucks WBSD Burlington, US 214
2025-08-21 10:51:48 Luke & Leanna KVNF Montrose, US 200

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