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Jamie Finlay is a composer, artist & producer based in Manchester, UK.

His debut album ‘Sun Dogs’ is out now.

JAMIE FINLAY -

Award-Winning composer, artist & producer

Jamie Finlay is a Manchester-based artist whose distinctive sound blends UK soul with spiritual jazz, broken beat, afrobeat, and electronic music. As a composer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Jamie has spent nearly two decades honing his craft. Through live recordings, sound experiments, and musical collaboration, Jamie has developed a sound that is both innovative and deeply rooted in live music.

Jamie’s musical journey has led him to compose across genres and mediums and to release with respected record labels including Wah Wah 45s, Brownswood, Still Music, and Development. In 2024 he released his long-awaited debut album, Sun Dogs, to widespread acclaim. The album was featured on Bandcamp Weekly, and garnered radio support from DJ’s including Huey Morgan and Deb Grant on BBC Radio 6 Music, Ruf Dug and Ross Allen on NTS, and China Moses and Tony Minvielle at Jazz FM.

Jamie’s live shows are a massive part of his musical identity, with a live act that features many of his studio collaborators. His live performances have been wowing crowds at major festivals and venues across the UK, including Gilles Peterson’s We Out Here, Deaf Institute, Low Four Studios, and Grow Hackney.

Beyond his solo work, Jamie has spent the last decade working extensively in music and sound for film, art, and interactive projects, via his company WeMakeAudio. His work in this space have been recognised by prestigious institutions, including the Sundance Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival and ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers).

Jamie’s music explores universal themes of love, loss, grief, joy, and finding strength in turbulent times. His aim is simple; to create music that is expressive and sonically compelling.

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“Amazing”

— Huey Morgan (BBC 6 Music, UK)

“This is top drawer”

— Robbie Vincent (Jazz FM, UK)

“Absolutely stellar and beautiful”

— Deb Grant (BBC 6 Music, UK)

“The album sounds great. Quality stuff”

— Ross Allen (NTS Radio, UK)

Vinyl album "Sun Dogs" by Jamie Finlay, includes cover art and track details.

Jamie Finlay

Sun Dogs

LP/Digital

Sun Dogs is the incredible debut album from composer, songwriter and producer Jamie Finlay. A unique blend of electric soul, spiritual jazz and psychedelia, Sun Dogs is a deeply layered and personal album that explores themes of love, loss, grief, and finding strength through turbulent times.

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Discography

Abstract radial pattern design in circular form with lines and dots, on a red background.
Three overlapping concentric circles design on a light yellow background, with text "Jamie Finlay Family" at the top left corner.
Vinyl record label for "Little Trumpet" by Jamie Finlay, Wah Wah 45s.
Illustration of concentric circles with speckled texture on a blue background.
Cover art with circular arrow, text "Moodymanc vs Jamie Finlay - People Circulate (inc. Mr Scruff Remix)," "development music" logo in turquoise on black background.
Abstract album cover with geometric design and text "Jamie Finlay Give Back My Love" on a dark green background.
Graphic of old-school boomboxes with 'Jamie Finlay' and 'Don't Sleep' text.
Black vinyl record with blank label

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