All Videos May 19, 2021

Liam Finn’s bad buzz with a 90s alt rock icon

Musician Liam Finn (Betchadupa, Crowded House, BARB) tells us about the time he accidentally harshed the buzz of the band he was opening for, becoming a dad and more. This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air.

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