Edinburgh based songwriter who composes introspective folk/ pop songs.

https://ditto.fm/if-he-points-up-to-the-sky
(streaming link to new album)

https://youtu.be/Lbzzqyvvmx8?si=bs2_PdwzfiEYZgWF
(Sailor song official video)

https://iampluto.bandcamp.com/
(Band camp page with fill discography)


'Brilliant local songwriter. Melodic and bittersweet. His melodies will linger on long after the shows over and you’ll be happy they do'
                      
       Lach (Antifolk guru and star of BBC Radio 4)

'Craig Finnie has appeared before us in various guises and has never once failed to mesmerise. Where lyrical prowess, subtle tones and delicate yet intricate melodies waltz together, is where these songs dwell; Finnie brings us NickDrake(ism) for the Neu! generation'

       Michael Pedersen(Neu! Reekie!)

'The first support on this noticeably busy night at Sneaky Pete’s is local singer-songwriter, I AM PLUTO (AKA Craig Finnie). It’s a real contrast from the other acts but a shrewd choice of support as the crowd are treated to half an hour of blissful melancholy. Finnie has clearly spent time crafting his unique relationship between his impassioned vocals and poignant guitar playing and he is so intertwined within both mediums that it almost falls into one exquisitely soulful instrument.

The songs are often smattered with complex picking patterns and a drawl in reference of Leonard Cohen. The melodies are pure but again unusual and there’s a nod to the likes of Fleet Foxes and the similarly named I Am Kloot. As Finnie sails into BPD Blues, we see a moody side to his otherwise sleek folk as we are taken by the hand along a path previously walked by the likes of Nick Drake and his cohorts. Finnie is a natural story teller and embeds his emotions in every corner of his technique and performance. A must see on the Edinburgh scene.'
 
       Jamie McDonald (Channel7A)

'I Am Pluto, an Edinburgh boy made good with some fine tunes'

Alan Hotchkiss (Access all areas)

I have linked the donation to a GoFundMe for the family of Aaron Freeman, my best friend, who recently died.  Thanks to everyone who helps out, even if it's a small contribution, every bit helps.  Adult Ice Cream Enthusiasts is my collaborative page,  thanks to these artists:
https://soundcloud.com/monsieur_u
https://soundcloud.com/o-b-b-b-m
https://soundcloud.com/stachemonkey
https://soundcloud.com/anazz_music
https://soundcloud.com/analytic-wave
https://soundcloud.com/incentive-1
https://soundcloud.com/the-old-garden
https://soundcloud.com/alpaca-10
https://soundcloud.com/channobe
https://soundcloud.com/beroteq
https://soundcloud.com/user-832644917
They have been an important part of my musical development.

Amelique aka. Marlene Richter started collecting trophies as a vocal prodigy under the wings of one of Pavarotti’s classmates. She soon earned a full scholarship for a summer at Berklee with Ray Santisi, Bobby McFerrin and Richard Bona. Masterclasses with Paul McCartney and Tracy Chapman at LIPA became a further source of inspiration to her. Amelique developed her audio production skills in London under the guidance of Abbey Road’s finest sound engineers.

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