If there’s one thing Trevor Finlay has mastered over 30+ years on the road, it’s this: sometimes the smartest thing you can say… is nothing at all. As he builds toward his seventh studio album, his new single, “Shut The Hell Up,” out June 5, 2026, leans all the way into that truth. Loud, unapologetic, and with a grin. A guitar-driven, no-filter blues-rock punch, the track captures everything Finlay does best: sharp-witted, road-tested, and delivered with classic rock swagger. Early recognition in Billboard Magazine highlighted his place within the blues scene, reinforcing a career built on consistency, musicianship, and longevity.
Written by Trevor Finlay and Ray Barnette, an Emmy-nominated songwriter with a Top 10 Billboard Country hit who has produced and sung on publishing demos for writers including Kim Williams (“Ain’t Going Down ’Til the Sun Comes Up,” recorded by Garth Brooks), and produced by Trevor Finlay and Michael Klooster (keyboardist for Smash Mouth, as well as a producer, composer, and recording engineer), the single blends tight, groove-heavy instrumentation with a chant-worthy hook that hits instantly.
“Shut The Hell Up” taps into the all-too-familiar experience of speaking before thinking, something Finlay approaches with self-awareness and a dose of irreverence. “I like to say that ‘Shut The Hell Up’ is about having a quick mouth, sometimes you say things you haven’t really thought through fully,” says Finlay. “I have a history of saying the wrong things at the wrong times, a characteristic that I come by very honestly. This tune is dedicated to everyone with the same affliction.”
From the opening line, “I must like the taste of my foot in my mouth,” to its driving, tongue-in-cheek chorus, the track walks the line between self-awareness and straight-up rock attitude. It’s relatable, a little reckless, and exactly the kind of song that feels best played loud.
Finlay isn’t new to this. A Nashville-based, multi-faceted singer, songwriter, producer, and session musician, he has toured internationally as both a solo artist and an in-demand sideman—at one point logging over 300 shows a year. Along the way, he’s shared the stage with legends including James Brown, Buddy Guy, and Johnny Winter, as well as Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Chris Isaak, and Charlie Daniels. His sound draws from the lineage of The Rolling Stones, The Allman Brothers Band, and Joe Walsh, but never leans on nostalgia. This is a living, breathing extension of classic rock, not a throwback.
His previous release, “Get Into It,” pushed his reach beyond the stage, with songs landing in network television placements including CBS’s All Rise (“Poor Lucille”) and ABC’s Stumptown (“Get Into It”).
Finlay is also known for his sharp-witted personality and high-energy live shows, where musicianship and humor collide in real time. With “Shut The Hell Up,” Trevor Finlay doesn’t just deliver another single, he doubles down on everything that’s made his career last: authenticity, attitude, and the kind of rock and roll that doesn’t need to try too hard to hit hard.
About Trevor Finlay
Trevor Finlay is a Nashville-based blues-rock artist delivering road-tested grit, classic rock swagger, and modern storytelling. With a career spanning over 30 years, he’s built a reputation as both a compelling solo artist and a highly sought-after sideman, touring internationally and, at his peak, logging more than 300 shows a year. Over the course of his career, he has shared the stage with legends including James Brown, Buddy Guy, and Johnny Winter, as well as Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Chris Isaak, and Charlie Daniels.
Rooted in blues and rock, Finlay’s sound draws from icons like The Rolling Stones, The Allman Brothers, and Muddy Waters, balanced with a sharp, personality-driven edge. As Drum Media once described, he lands somewhere between “Muddy Waters and David Lee Roth,” a reflection of both his musical depth and his unmistakable stage presence. His guitar work is melodic, dynamic, and always in service of the song, reinforcing his identity as a musician first and a performer always.
Finlay is currently building toward his seventh studio album, releasing music through a strategic singles rollout that reflects today’s streaming landscape. His upcoming single, “Shut the Hell Up” (June 5, 2026), delivers a high-energy, no-filter blues-rock punch, capturing the attitude, humor, and swagger that define his brand.
His previous release, “Get Into It,” extended his reach beyond the stage, with songs landing in network television placements including CBS’s All Rise (“Poor Lucille”) and ABC’s Stumptown (“Get Into It”). Across his catalog, Finlay continues to bridge live performance, songwriting, and sync-ready production.
Beyond his work as an artist, Finlay is an accomplished songwriter, producer, and session musician, contributing to a wide range of projects across genres from country and blues to rock and pop. His versatility, paired with an authentic, non-gimmick approach, has made him a trusted collaborator for both emerging artists and established names.
At his core, Trevor Finlay isn’t a nostalgia act, he’s a living extension of classic rock tradition, bringing humor, soul, and real-world experience into everything he creates.
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