Tin Fingers is an Antwerp-based indie band known for a melancholic sound with an unexpected twist. The band consists of Felix Machtelinckx (who often sings live with Arsenal), Marnix Van Soom, Simen Wouters, and Quinten De Cuyper (Calicos). They debuted in 2017 with the ‘No Hero’ EP, delivering catchy, vintage alt-pop that quickly found its way into Belgium’s indie cult scene. With dreamy tunes and explosive yet romantic live shows, the band conquered venues with a nonchalant but compelling presence. Singles like ‘Boy Boy’ and ‘Young Mother’ became radio favorites, and their first major tour culminated in an intense, colorful show at Pukkelpop.
Their debut album, ‘Groovebox Memories’ (2021), explored electronics in an organic way, sampling vintage synth blips and combining rough rhythms with drum machine grooves. Tracks like ‘Red Socks’ and ‘Fomo for Kids’ helped the band end the tour at Rock Werchter on a high note.
On their sophomore album, ‘Rock Bottom Ballads’ (their first on Unday Records, 2023), Tin Fingers turned inward, taking a darker, more melancholic direction. Felix Machtelinckx’s weeping vocals, questioning God, became the leitmotif, supported by haunting piano, first takes, and no overdubs. The result was minimal indie folk: poetic, calm, and still deeply powerful, with the band playing intuitively and without ego.
With their third album, ‘Balconies’ (Unday Records, March 2026), Tin Fingers completely raised the stakes. Recorded over four sweltering days at The Old Carpet Factory in Hydra, Greece, the band stripped their sound to the bone. Sharp, energetic tracks now dominate, built for the stage but still rooted in the band’s melancholic core. The album channels the intensity of those recording days, where heat, isolation, and the surrounding sea seeped into the music, creating songs that balance raw urgency with introspective depth.