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The Finn Brothers are a New Zealand musical duo consisting of brothers Neil and Tim Finn. In June 1993 both members were awarded the OBE for their contribution to music.[1]

Key Information

The two brothers began making music together at a young age; later, when Neil was 18, he was invited to join older brother Tim in Split Enz.[2] Neil would go on to write one of the band's biggest hits, "I Got You". Tim released his first solo album Escapade before leaving Split Enz, and the band folded soon after. Neil started his own group, Crowded House and subsequently recorded two solo albums after Crowded House split in 1996. He reformed Crowded House in 2007, releasing four albums since then. Neil and Tim have also released a series of separate solo albums.

After working on a Finn brothers album with Neil, Tim joined Crowded House for the Woodface album in which they jointly wrote several major hits. Tim toured with Crowded House in 1991 and continued to appear as a guest musician until the band broke up in 1996.

The brothers finally released albums under the Finn Brothers moniker in 1995 and 2004.

History

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Woodface and Finn

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Tim and Neil intended to start the Finn brothers project after a three-week song writing spree in 1989. However, most of the songs written during this time were deemed suitable for inclusion on a Crowded House album and they appeared on Woodface, which was released in 1991 and led to Tim joining Crowded House.[3] Many of the original demo recordings from these sessions were subsequently released as B-sides on Finn Brothers singles and recently collected on a vinyl re-release of Finn. Tim left Crowded House while they were touring Europe in support of the Woodface album.

Tim and Neil reconvened in 1995, and the eclectic, lo-fi album which resulted was simply called Finn. In the UK the duo changed both their name and that of the album to Finn Brothers, to avoid confusion with a band going under the moniker Fin.[citation needed] This title was kept for all future collaborations. However re-releases of the original album in Australia and New Zealand still go by the original title Finn.

Everyone Is Here

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Their second album, Everyone Is Here was released in 2004. It was recorded twice, once in upstate New York with producer Tony Visconti, bassist Bones Hillman and Ross Burge on drums, then again six months later in Los Angeles with Crowded House producer Mitchell Froom and different session musicians. Some of the songs from the first recording session were kept as B sides and later appeared on a special edition of the album. The album featured the Split Enz song "Edible Flowers", the inspiration for the music video. The music video features two people in a donkey suit, however its wearers cannot be seen. In the 2005 tour, Neil and Tim Finn wore a donkey suit onto stage for many performances also.[4]

Following the Boxing Day tsunami, The Finn Brothers appeared at the Wave Aid fundraising concert in Sydney to help raise funds for aid organisations working in disaster affected areas.[5] As well as their own material, they performed a cover of Hunters and Collectors' "Throw Your Arms Around Me."

Television and film

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Their song, "Anything Can Happen" was used in the first episode of Scrubs' fifth season, My Intern's Eyes. The song was used when we first meet Keith Dudemeister (albeit through his eyes) as he walks into his first day at Sacred Heart.

This song was also used on the final session of the last day of the 2005 England vs. Australia Ashes cricket series on Channel 4 Television, at the end of the last day of cricket being shown on British terrestrial television.

The song "Anything Can Happen" was also featured in movie Aurora Borealis.[6]

Their song "Luckiest Man Alive" was played during the closing credits of the television broadcast of the 2005 Indianapolis 500.

Discography

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This discography relates to releases by The Finn Brothers. See Neil Finn's discography, Tim Finn's discography, Crowded House discography and Split Enz discography for other works by the Finn Brothers.

Studio albums

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Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales thresholds)
NZ
[7] 		AUS
[8] 		BEL
(Fla)
[9] 		NED
[10] 		UK
[11]
1995 Finn 8 14 — — 15
2004 Everyone Is Here 1 2 27 62 8
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

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Year Title Peak chart positions Album
NZ
[7] 		AUS
[8] 		UK
[11] 		US AAA
[14]
1995 "Suffer Never" 12 70 29 — Finn
"Angel's Heap" 24 — 41 —
2004 "Won't Give In" 16 75 26 8 Everyone Is Here
"Nothing Wrong with You" 35 — 31 —
2005 "Anything Can Happen" — — 32 —
2005 "Part of Me, Part of You" 18 — 32 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

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The Finn Brothers are a musical duo consisting of brothers (born 25 June 1952) and (born 27 May 1958), both hailing from , who began harmonizing together as children and later achieved international acclaim through their songwriting and performances in the bands and . Their collaborative style blends pop and , marked by intricate melodies and introspective lyrics that have influenced generations of musicians. Tim Finn co-founded the innovative art rock band in 1972 in , initially with , before relocating to and expanding the lineup. joined in 1977 at age 19, quickly emerging as a key songwriter with hits like "I Got You," the band's first number-one single in 1980. Tim departed in 1984 to focus on his solo career, releasing albums such as Escapade (1983), while assumed leadership, guiding the group through albums like (1984) before its disbandment. then formed in in 1985 with and , producing global successes including "Don't Dream It's Over" from their self-titled debut (1986). A pivotal 1989 songwriting retreat in between the brothers yielded tracks like "" for 's (1991), which Tim briefly joined as a member. The duo formalized as the Finn Brothers in the mid-1990s, releasing their lo-fi debut Finn in October 1995, recorded at The Stone Room in and praised for its intimate, acoustic-driven sound. Their second and final studio , Everyone Is Here, arrived on 23 August 2004 via and Nettwerk labels, produced mainly by the brothers and at Cello Studios in Hollywood, with mixing by . Standout tracks like "Won't Give In" and "Anything Can Happen" from the latter earned critical praise and featured in media, including the TV series Scrubs and the film Aurora Borealis. In recognition of their contributions to music, both Tim and Neil were appointed Officers of the (OBE) in the 1993 .

Background

Early life and family

Tim Finn, born Brian Timothy Finn on June 25, 1952, in , , was the second of four children in the family of Dick and Mary Finn. His younger brother, , was born on May 27, 1958, in the same rural town. The siblings grew up alongside their older sister Carolyn and younger sister Judy in a household where music played a central role. The Finn parents fostered creativity in their children, with Dick instilling a passion for music and Mary contributing musical talent through her piano playing and singing. Family singalongs and gatherings were common, providing early encouragement for the brothers' interests. Mary's devout Catholic faith also exposed the family to church music, while local performances and radio broadcasts in Te Awamutu introduced them to broader sounds. Tim and Neil shared a close bond during childhood, often listening to music together and experimenting with simple instruments and songs in the 1960s. Tim's early enthusiasm influenced Neil, who began piano lessons and self-taught guitar amid these familial activities. Their shared experiences laid the foundation for a lifelong musical . In the early 1970s, the brothers moved to for educational opportunities, with Tim attending College and later the around 1969, followed by Neil enrolling at in 1971. This relocation opened new avenues for their musical pursuits in the city.

Pre-Finn Brothers careers

Tim Finn co-founded the art rock band in 1972 in , , initially under the name Split Ends alongside high school friend Jonathan Chunn and , before renaming it to emphasize their national identity. The group began with acoustic folk influences but evolved toward progressive rock, releasing their debut album Mental Notes in 1975, which showcased their experimental sound. Neil Finn joined Split Enz in 1977 at age 18 as lead guitarist and co-vocalist, replacing departing co-founder Phil Judd and infusing the band with a more accessible pop sensibility. His contributions proved pivotal, particularly on the 1980 album True Colours, where he wrote and sang the lead on the international hit single "I Got You," which topped charts in Australia and New Zealand and marked the band's breakthrough. Split Enz disbanded in 1984 following the release of their final album See Ya Round, amid shifting dynamics and commercial pressures. In the wake of 's dissolution, pursued a solo career, releasing his debut album Escapade in 1983 while still technically affiliated with the band; it featured the New Zealand number-one single "Fraction Too Much Friction." He followed this with Big Canoe in 1986, an eclectic work incorporating orchestral elements and addressing social issues, such as the track "No Thunder, No Fire, No Rain" inspired by the . Meanwhile, formed in 1985 in with drummer and bassist , drawing from his experience to craft a more streamlined rock sound. Their self-titled debut album arrived in 1986, propelled by the global hit "Don't Dream It's Over," which reached number two on the US and established the band internationally. The brothers' paths reconverged in the late 1980s through brief collaborations, including Tim providing backing vocals on several tracks from Crowded House's 1988 album Temple of Low Men, adding harmonic depth to songs like "Sister Madly."

Career

Woodface collaboration

In 1990, Neil Finn invited his brother Tim to contribute songs to what was intended as Crowded House's third studio album, marking a pivotal shift from an earlier Finn Brothers project that had been in development. This collaboration arose after initial songwriting sessions for the brothers' joint effort, with Neil proposing to integrate several tracks into Crowded House's material to revitalize the band's direction. Tim agreed and temporarily joined the band, co-writing eight songs with Neil, which, along with Neil's solo contributions and other material, formed the core of the album from a pool of over 20 recorded tracks. Recording took place across multiple locations, beginning with preliminary sessions at Neil's home in in 1989, followed by principal work at Platinum Studios in and A&M Studios in in 1990. The process, produced by and , blended the Finn brothers' material with existing songs, resulting in 14 tracks for the final album, though tensions emerged among band members over song selection and creative priorities. These frictions, including debates on which tracks to prioritize, led to Tim's eventual departure from the band during a 1991 tour, after which reverted to its core trio. Woodface was released on July 8, 1991, by , achieving strong commercial performance with a peak of number 6 on the , where it spent 93 weeks in the top 100, number 1 in , and number 2 in , eventually earning certification there. Key singles included "Weather with You," which became a major hit in and , and "Chocolate Cake," the lead single that faced mixed reception but highlighted the album's eclectic style. Critics lauded for the Finn brothers' signature sibling harmonies and intricate songcraft, with tracks like "" and "" exemplifying their melodic precision and lyrical depth. The album's blend of pop-rock accessibility and emotional nuance was seen as a high point in Crowded House's catalog, contributing to global sales of approximately 785,000 copies and solidifying the band's international appeal, particularly in and .

Finn album

Following their collaboration on Crowded House's album in 1991, brothers Tim and decided to record a standalone duo project without the involvement of the band. In mid-1994, they reconvened for a month of intensive songwriting and began recording sessions at York Street Studios in , , from November 1994 to March 1995, with the brothers handling most instruments themselves. This marked their first independent effort as the Finn Brothers, emphasizing a close familial creative bond. The self-titled album Finn was released in October 1995 by Records, featuring 11 co-written tracks that highlight an acoustic, lo-fi, and introspective sound distinct from their prior pop-oriented work. Produced by alongside the Finns, the record captures raw, bedroom-like sessions with eclectic arrangements, including piano, guitar, drums, and occasional contributions like bass from on one track. Standout songs such as "Only Talking Sense" and "Eyes of the World" delve into personal introspection and familial dynamics, reflecting the brothers' shared history and emotional depth. The album garnered positive critical reception for its intimate chemistry and songcraft, with reviewers praising its unpolished charm and the siblings' harmonious interplay as an "instant classic." It achieved commercial success in their home market, peaking at number 3 on the album charts. To promote the release, the Finn Brothers embarked on a tour across , —including shows in and —and in late 1995 and early 1996, performing in venues like Sydney's Metro Theatre and Melbourne's Dallas Brooks Hall.

Everyone Is Here

After nearly a decade apart following their 1995 debut album, brothers Tim and Neil Finn reunited for collaborative work in 2003, driven by a desire to recapture their sibling synergy amid respective solo endeavors. The gap had been filled with individual pursuits, including Neil's continued leadership of and Tim's explorations in alternative projects, but the brothers' shared history in and earlier joint efforts inspired a return to duo songwriting during informal sessions at Neil's Roundhead Studios in . This reunion marked a deliberate effort to blend their matured perspectives, focusing on themes of family, loss, and connection, ultimately solidifying the Finn Brothers as a lasting musical partnership. The album Everyone Is Here was produced primarily by the Finn Brothers alongside , emphasizing spacious arrangements and lush string sections recorded in to enhance emotional depth. Initial demos were cut in with but scrapped in favor of fuller band sessions at Cello Studios in from February to March 2004, featuring drummer , bassist , and contributions from ; mixing was handled by . Released on August 23, 2004, by in the UK and Nettwerk elsewhere, the 12-track record highlights songs like "Disembodied Voices," an introspective reflection on childhood memories, and "Luckiest Man Alive," showcasing their signature harmonious interplay. Commercially, Everyone Is Here debuted at number one on the New Zealand charts, reflecting strong local support, and reached number eight on the , where it spent six weeks in the top 100. Critically, the album was praised for its mature songwriting and delicate vocal harmonies, with reviewers noting its resonance as a more polished evolution from their earlier work, evoking comparisons to classic sibling acts like . To promote the , the undertook a world tour starting with a six-week leg in late 2004, followed by New Zealand shows in November and extending into 2005 with performances at venues like London's ; the tour included festival appearances that highlighted their revitalized chemistry. Promotional efforts featured music videos for tracks like "Won't Give In" and "Part of Me, Part of You," directed to capture the brothers' intimate dynamic, alongside extensive interviews where they discussed the project's role in reconciling past creative tensions and honoring their family legacy. In one such conversation, Tim emphasized the album's exploration of broader love themes beyond romance, while reflected on how the collaboration healed longstanding fraternal rifts through shared vulnerability. These efforts underscored the album's significance in cementing the Finn Brothers' enduring influence on pop songcraft.

Later projects and reunions

Following the release of Everyone Is Here in 2004, the Finn Brothers engaged in sporadic collaborations, primarily through guest appearances on each other's solo projects. In 2017, Tim Finn contributed vocals to the track "Alone" on Neil Finn's album Out of Silence, a piano-led that highlighted their signature harmonic interplay. This marked one of their few direct musical partnerships in the ensuing decade, emphasizing emotional depth over full duo efforts. No new joint studio album has materialized as of 2025. Live reunions have been infrequent, limited to select performances rather than extended tours. The duo made a notable appearance together at the 2005 Wave Aid in , performing tracks from their catalog alongside material. In the , they occasionally shared stages at family-oriented or anniversary events, such as Neil's 2015 solo concert at Auckland Town Hall, where Tim joined for encores including "." These moments underscored their enduring chemistry but did not lead to broader touring commitments. Interviews in the mid-2010s revealed ongoing discussions about potential future projects, though none advanced beyond conceptual stages by 2025. Individually, pursued high-profile endeavors that occasionally intersected with themes central to the Finn Brothers' work, such as familial bonds and introspective songwriting. He formed Pajama Club in 2011 with his wife Sharon Finn on drums, releasing a self-titled of raw, groove-oriented rock that echoed the experimental edge of early Finn collaborations.) From 2018 to 2020, Neil served as guitarist and co-lead vocalist for , contributing to their final tour before the band's disbandment in 2022; this stint infused his writing with broader ensemble dynamics, potentially enriching future duo explorations. Meanwhile, Tim focused on theater composition, scoring the 2015 musical Ladies in Black, adapted from Madeleine St John's novel, where his melodic structures supported narrative-driven songs about Australian life. He also revisited earlier theater contributions, including for the 1987 stage production of The End of the Golden Weather, a play by Bruce Mason that captured childhood nostalgia—elements that paralleled the brothers' shared lyrical motifs of memory and place. These pursuits allowed each to refine their craft independently, informing the possibility of renewed Finn Brothers material through matured perspectives. As of 2025, the Finn Brothers maintain an informal creative partnership, with no formal disbandment but priorities shifted toward family, health, and separate ventures. Recent statements from highlight the joys of occasional collaborations amid personal life, while Neil has expressed openness to future joint work in interviews tied to Crowded House's Gravity Stairs (2024). Their involvement in the announced 2026 reunion tour suggests ongoing familial musical ties that could extend to duo activities.

Musical style and influences

Collaborative style

The Finn Brothers' collaborative style is characterized by their signature close vocal harmonies, which blend Tim Finn's higher register with Finn's mid-range to create a seamless, emotive texture often described as "creamy" and evocative of sibling chemistry akin to . This interplay is evident in tracks like "," where their voices converge organically during choruses to heighten the song's wistful optimism, and "Last Day of Autumn," which features layered harmonies that underscore themes of transience and familial bonds. Their songwriting process emphasizes co-composition through iterative exchanges, frequently beginning with lyrical fragments, demos, or jamming sessions that draw on shared personal histories. Songs often emerge from intense, daily collaborations where one brother contributes initial ideas—such as Tim's opening lines for ""—which the other refines, resulting in over 30 co-written pieces since 1979 that explore introspection, relationships, and identity. This method fosters a "magic" synergy, as noted by producer , allowing themes of empathy and surreal imagery to develop naturally without rigid structures. In production, the duo favors organic instrumentation, incorporating acoustic guitars, strings, and subtle percussion while minimizing electronics to preserve an intimate, live feel. Their approach evolved from the rock-oriented energy of Woodface collaborations, featuring fuller band arrangements, to the stripped-back acoustic focus of Finn, and further to the orchestral swells in Everyone Is Here, where string sections arranged by Tony Visconti add emotional depth without overpowering the core duo dynamic. Techniques like recording with minimal overdubs and quirky elements—such as a tea chest bass or repaired keyboards—enhance the raw, consonant harmonies that tap into innate emotional resonance. Live performances reflect this intimacy through duo sets centered on acoustic guitars, where the brothers alternate leads and share storytelling anecdotes between songs to contextualize their material. These moments, often drawing from childhood memories in , create a conversational, fan-engaged atmosphere that mirrors their collaborative ethos, with Tim's excitable energy contrasting Neil's steady presence to amplify the harmonies' warmth.

Key influences

The Finn Brothers' sound draws heavily from the harmonious pop innovations of , whose intricate vocal arrangements and songcraft profoundly shaped both and from their youth in . has cited the alongside other acts like as foundational to his melodic sensibilities, while has acknowledged their enormous impact on his early songwriting, often emulating their blend of accessibility and emotional depth. This pop foundation intersects with New Zealand's local traditions, including Māori music, which influenced Tim's rhythmic and lyrical approaches through childhood exposure to indigenous sounds from neighboring communities. The brothers' work also reflects broader Pacific influences, evident in songs incorporating Māori phrases and themes of cultural connection, such as the track "Niwhai," which evokes a "Pacific sister" motif. Additionally, 1970s art rock from bands like Roxy Music informed the eccentric, theatrical edge of their Split Enz roots, with producer Phil Manzanera's involvement underscoring a lasting stylistic kinship that carried into the duo's experimental textures. Their genre blends—merging , and indie elements—owe much to individual paths: Tim's extensive theater composition background, including musicals and operas, infused narrative storytelling and dramatic flair into their collaborations. Neil's experience leading brought a polished, radio-friendly sheen, enhancing the duo's melodic accessibility while preserving introspective layers. Personal losses, including the deaths of family members, deepened the emotional resonance of their music, fostering a vulnerability that permeates themes of grief and resilience. Over time, these influences drove an evolution from the energetic, upbeat pop of their 1990s debut album Finn to the more contemplative folk-infused reflections in the 2000s' Everyone Is Here, shaped by solo explorations that allowed each brother to refine introspective elements before reuniting.

Discography

Studio albums

The Finn Brothers' studio discography comprises two albums: their self-titled debut Finn (1995) and Everyone Is Here (2004). Their contributions to Crowded House's Woodface (1991) are also notable, featuring eight co-written tracks by the brothers. These releases highlight the brothers' songwriting synergy, blending pop melodies with introspective lyrics, and were produced under major labels with notable commercial success in Australasia and the UK. No additional studio albums have been released as of November 2025, though sessions for Everyone Is Here yielded unreleased material later explored in compilations.

Woodface (1991)

Woodface, the third studio album by featuring significant contributions from the , includes eight tracks co-written by and during sessions originally intended for a project. Released on July 2, 1991, by , the album was produced by and at A&M Studios in and Periscope Studios in . It marked a pivotal fusion of 's sound with the Finns' familial harmonies, resulting in a 14-track standard edition (expanded to 21 tracks in later deluxe reissues including demos and outtakes). The album peaked at No. 2 on the Australian Albums Chart, No. 1 on the Albums Chart (RMNZ), No. 6 on the , and No. 83 on the Billboard 200. It achieved platinum certification in (70,000 units) by in November 1991, gold in (50,000 units) by , gold in the (50,000 units) by NVPI, platinum in (15,000 units) by RMNZ, and 2× platinum in the (600,000 units) by BPI.
No.TitleWritersLength
1"Chocolate Cake"4:02
2"It's Only Natural", 3:32
3"Fall at Your Feet"3:19
4"Tall Trees"2:55
5"Weather with You", 4:06
6"Whispers and Moans", 3:40
7"Four Seasons in One Day", 2:56
8"There Goes God", , , 3:50
9"How Will I Know"2:43
10"I Hope I Never"4:03
11"She Goes On"3:17
12"Deep in the Heart"3:51
13"Black and White Boy"4:20
14"Last Chance", 0:51
(Track listing for standard edition; deluxe editions add seven bonus tracks including demos of "Fame Is")

Finn (1995)

The Finn Brothers' eponymous debut album, Finn, was released in October 1995 by () in the UK and , and Discovery in the . Produced by and the Finn Brothers at York Street Studios in , the 11-track record captures the duo playing most instruments themselves, emphasizing intimate, acoustic-driven pop with themes of loss and resilience. It peaked at No. 14 on the ARIA Albums Chart and No. 8 on the New Zealand Albums Chart (RMNZ), while reaching No. 15 on the . The album sold over 100,000 copies worldwide, driven by singles "Suffer Never" and "Angel's Heap."
No.TitleLength
1"Only Talking Sense"3:03
2"Eyes of the World"2:51
3"Mood Swinging Man"4:06
4""3:18
5"Suffer Never"4:00
6"Angel's Heap"3:52
7"Niwhai"3:35
8"Where Is My Soul"3:52
9"Bullets in My Hairdo"3:40
10"Paradise (Wherever You Are)"4:02
11""3:25
(Track listing sourced from original CD release)

Everyone Is Here (2004)

Everyone Is Here, the second Finn Brothers album, was released on August 23, 2004, by . Initial sessions were produced by in , with final production by at Cello Studios in ; the 12-track effort explores familial bonds and mortality through lush arrangements and guest contributions from musicians like and . A included bonus tracks and a DVD of live performances. The album debuted at No. 1 on the New Zealand Albums Chart (RMNZ), No. 2 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart, and No. 8 on the , with six weeks in the UK top 100. It received the New Zealand Music Award for International Achievement in 2005.
No.TitleWritersLength
1"Won't Give In", 4:17
2"Nothing Wrong with You", 4:10
3"Anything Can Happen", 3:04
4"Luckiest Man Alive"3:56
5"Homesick"3:48
6"Disembodied Voices"3:40
7"A Life Between Us"3:53
8"All God's Children", 3:47
9"Edible Flowers", , , Nigel Griggs, 4:51
10"All the Colours"2:11
11"Part of Me, Part of You"3:29
12"Gentle Hum", 4:36
(Track listing for standard edition; bonus tracks on special edition include "Could Be the One" and "Gentle Hum (Reprise)")

Singles and EPs

The Finn Brothers released a limited number of singles, primarily drawn from their two studio albums, Finn (1995) and Everyone Is Here (2004), with most serving as promotional or radio singles rather than major commercial hits. These releases often featured B-sides or remixes from the parent albums, and their chart performance was modest outside of , where they achieved stronger local airplay. Non-album singles were rare, though promotional tracks like "Part of Me, Part of You" emerged during the Everyone Is Here era. Notably, the brothers' collaboration extended to the single "" (1992), co-written by Neil and for the album , which peaked at No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart and became one of their most enduring shared compositions despite the band credit.
TitleYearAlbumUK PeakNotes/B-sides
Suffer Never1995Finn29Includes album track remixes; limited release.
Only Talking Sense1995Finn-B-side: "Kiss the Road"; Japan .
Angel's Heap1995Finn41Promotional single; no major B-sides.
Won't Give In2004Everyone Is Here262 weeks on chart; B-side: live tracks.
Anything Can Happen2004Everyone Is Here-Digital promo; includes acoustic version.
Nothing Wrong With You2004Everyone Is Here312 weeks on chart; bundled with album.
Part of Me, Part of You2004Everyone Is Here- promo only; no commercial release.
2005Everyone Is Here322 weeks on chart; final single from album.
The duo has not released standalone EPs under the Finn Brothers name, though post-2004 digital platforms have hosted occasional rarities and live snippets tied to reunions, such as acoustic shared during online sessions. Overall, their singles emphasized melodic pop-rock with familial harmonies, but certifications were limited, with most success tied to album bundling rather than individual sales.

Media appearances

Television

The Finn Brothers made their notable television debut on the BBC's Later... with Jools Holland in November 1995, performing "Only Talking Sense" and "Angels Heap" from their self-titled debut album alongside guests including Pulp, Morrissey, and Randy Newman. This appearance marked an early international broadcast spotlight on the duo's collaborative sound shortly after the album's release. During their 2004 reunion for the album Everyone Is Here, the brothers starred in the New Zealand television special Blood Harmony - The Finn Brothers Live in Concert, a full-length broadcast capturing their live performance with supporting musicians Tim Smith, Paul Stacey, and Jeremy Stacey. The special highlighted their onstage synergy and was aired to promote the album's tour across New Zealand and Australia. In Australia, their music videos, including "Won't Give In," received airplay on the ABC music program Rage during the promotional period. In 2005, following their world tour, the duo was featured in the C4 series episode Homegrown Profiles: The Finns, which explored their musical careers, joint projects, and brotherly dynamic through interviews and archival footage. This profile emphasized their influence on Kiwi music without live performance elements. In 2014, discussed their collaborative history during an Australian interview on The Project, touching on reunion possibilities, though Tim did not join. Post-2020, clips from their catalog have aired on music channels like Classic and ABC's Rage retrospectives, sustaining visibility amid solo endeavors. In November 2025, following the announcement of Split Enz's 50th anniversary reunion tour, gave interviews discussing the band's history and future, including in Uncut magazine. These broadcasts collectively promoted their albums by showcasing the brothers' harmonious interplay and enduring appeal in both performance and conversational segments.

Film and documentaries

The Finn Brothers have made notable contributions to film soundtracks, primarily through Neil Finn's solo work, which often intersects with their collaborative legacy. Neil Finn composed the original score for the New Zealand drama (2001), directed by Christine Jeffs, blending atmospheric instrumentals with songs to underscore the film's themes of isolation and emotional turmoil. In addition, Finn wrote and performed the end-credits song "Song of the Lonely Mountain" for Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), a folk-infused track that captures the epic's adventurous spirit and was released as a single. These efforts highlight Finn's versatility in adapting his melodic style to cinematic narratives, extending the brothers' influence beyond pop and rock. The duo has been prominently featured in music documentaries that explore their family dynamic and shared history. The 2005 New Zealand television documentary Homegrown Profiles: The Finns, part of C4's music series, provides an in-depth look at Tim and Neil Finn's intertwined careers, from their early collaborations in Split Enz to their work as the Finn Brothers, emphasizing their creative synergy and New Zealand roots. Similarly, the concert film 7 Worlds Collide: Neil Finn & Friends Live at the St. James (2001) captures live performances where Tim Finn joins Neil on stage for several tracks, showcasing their brotherly interplay amid an ensemble of international artists. Their appearances extend to archival and legacy-focused media, including live clips integrated into music films that document New Zealand's rock heritage. In 2025, as part of Split Enz's 50th anniversary celebrations, the archival release ENZyclopedia Volumes One & Two includes new interviews and recollections from , alongside rare memorabilia, preserving the foundational era that launched the brothers' joint endeavors. This project underscores their enduring impact, with potential for further footage integrations in upcoming tributes.

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