Unveiling the Rhythmic Clampdown: The Kevin Fingier Collective’s Dazzling Discography
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The year 2025 was marked by the resurgence of Argentine prodigy Kevin Fingier, who released the acclaimed single ‘Comin’ Home Baby / Leaving Samsara’ under his label Fingier Records, a subsidiary of Acid Jazz. Fingier’s display of his Jamaican-influenced roots crafted a unique album that highlights a blend of Mod/R&B classic with ska overtone and an authentic Trojanstyle ambiance. Fingier, the former captain of the Acid Jazz-affiliated reggae band Los Aggrotones, embarked on this musical endeavor with the revered expertise of having produced tracks for legends like Derick Harriott, Pat Kelly, and The Cimarons.
On arrival back in his homeland from Buenos Aires, Fingier, who transitioned from an enthusiastic DJ promoting Soul/Mod culture, decided to venture into uncharted waters by pivoting to Soul and R&B production. To execute this creative shift, he assembled a house band titled The Kevin Fingier Collective, which soon became a major player in Argentina’s music scene. The band essentially adopted a retrofaceted approach by using antiquated recording mechanics and analog equipment reminiscent of the 60s era, thereby redefining the Soul, R&B, Boogaloo, and Raw Funk genres.
Recognized for his multidimensional nature, Fingier displays his diverse portfolio by wearing multiple hats – that of a record producer, composer, musician, and DJ. He describes his style as experimental, meticulous, yet multifaceted. True to his claim, he showcases his refined music taste through his radio show at Totally Wired Radio, entertaining his audience with a fresh take on soulful renditions.
Pay a closer attention to the music shaping Fingier throughout his teenage years and you find a broad spectrum of genres and bands that left a lasting impression on him. However, one band that distinctly resonates with him is The Velvet Underground. His admiration for British icon Paul Weller and his band The Style Council is substantial, but he also acknowledges other influential bands like Kiss, known for their popular track ‘Cold Gin’.
An interesting fact about Kevin Fingier is his broad palate for music; he admits to being inspired by not-so-typical melodies such as ‘Isobel’ by Björk. In more recent times, he has been jamming to tracks like ‘Living in Denial’ by Michael Kiwanuka, ‘Club Nine’ by Nicolas Godin, and ‘Precious Love’ by Lee Fields & The Expressions. He evidently enjoys the magic spun by Michael Kiwanuka’s last album and Nicolas Godin’s solo albums, among others.
In retrospection, Fingier’s musical journey is a tapestry of various tracks, whether it’s ‘Our Favourite Shop’ from Our Favourite Shop album by The Style Council, or ‘Dread beat and blood’ by Linton Kwesi Johnson. One track he wishes he wrote is ‘Love Songs’ by Margo Guryan, which he considers exemplary. Among his memorabilia of fond gig memories, the one he cherishes most is Georgie Fame’s 2011 concert at Canary Wharf, London. He confesses his favorite love song to be ‘Love, Love, Love’ by Bobby Hebb. His selection of ‘Equal Rights’ by Peter Tosh as the ideal track to unite people sheds light on his socio-political awareness. His most recent purchase, ‘Same Beat’ by Fred Wesley & The JB’s, aptly complements his ever-evolving, diverse music taste.
In essence, Kevin Fingier’s body of work is a testament to his profound knowledge and passion for various music genres. Through Fingier Records, he is not only revamping the Soul, R&B, Boogaloo, and Raw Funk genres but also carving new paths in the music industry.
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