Finch

The Profile

Finch is an American post-hardcore band from Temecula, California. They broke through with What It Is to Burn (2002), took a daring, experimental turn on Say Hello to Sunshine (2005), and later returned with Back to Oblivion (2014). Known for intense live shows and Nate Barcalow’s distinctive vocals, Finch’s work helped shape the 2000s post-hardcore/emo landscape.

Formed in Temecula, California; associated with Drive-Thru Records/Geffen. Best known for the album What It Is to Burn and the single Letters to You. Lineup has featured vocalist Nate Barcalow with multiple hiatuses and reunions across their career.

Reviews hail What It Is to Burn as a formative peak for early-2000s post-hardcore/emo, praising songs like Project Mayhem and Ender. Say Hello to Sunshine is celebrated as darker, complex, and polarizing, with standout vocals by Nate Barcalow and clear Deftones/Patton shades. The 2008 self-titled EP marks a confident post-hiatus return. Overall, strong acclaim with emphasis on growth, ambition, and vocal prowess.