Most artists release a music video to promote a song. Trevor Finlay released one to prove a point. His new video for “Shut The Hell Up” doesn’t rely on actors, storylines, visual effects, or manufactured moments. Instead, it throws viewers directly into the middle of what makes Finlay’s music work in the first place: great musicians, real performances, loud guitars, and the kind of rock-and-roll energy that can’t be faked.
If the single was a middle finger to overthinking, the video is a front-row ticket to the aftermath. Filmed between the legendary Flora-Bama and the studio of producer and keyboardist Michael Klooster (Smash Mouth), the video pulls back the curtain on the musicians responsible for bringing the song to life. Rather than hiding the process, Finlay makes it the entire point.
“It is always important to me for each musician to be filmed while they record because they need to be seen and celebrated,” says Finlay. “They are incredible at what they do and people need to know that there’s no computer tricks, smoke and mirrors, or sleight of hand. They are just that good. They walk the walk.”
That authenticity runs through every frame. Part concert film. Part studio documentary. Part controlled rock-and-roll chaos. The live performance footage was captured across all three Flora-Bama stages—the Main Room, the Tent Stage, and the Dome, while additional scenes were filmed inside Klooster’s studio, creating a video that feels as alive as the song itself.
The result feels less like a music video and more like a backstage pass to the beautiful chaos that happens when great musicians are left alone with loud amplifiers and a camera crew.
“I wanted the video to capture not only the studio process but the fun and energy of a live show that happens as well,” Finlay explains. “The live show segments were shot at the Flora-Bama on the Gulf on all three of their stages. The other part is me dancing around with a mic stand in the main part of Mike Klooster’s studio.”
Finlay didn’t stop there. He edited the entire project himself. “It’s a process that I have grown to love—it’s like a big jigsaw puzzle that needs to be put together,” he says. “I had all of this footage and I wanted to showcase the fun and shining moments and thankfully there was no shortage.”
The video arrives on the heels of Finlay’s latest single, a sharp-tongued blues-rock burner inspired by a lifelong tendency to say exactly the wrong thing at exactly the wrong time.
From its opening confession, “I must like the taste of my foot in my mouth,” to its chant-along chorus, “Shut The Hell Up” has quickly become one of Finlay’s most memorable releases, combining classic rock swagger, self-deprecating humor, and road-tested musicianship into a track that feels equally at home on a dive-bar jukebox or blasting through festival speakers.
The video amplifies that spirit. It’s loud. It’s loose. It’s unapologetically human. In an era where music content is increasingly polished and manufactured, Finlay is making a different argument: sometimes the most entertaining thing an artist can do is simply turn on the cameras and let the band play.
“Shut The Hell Up is a fun rock and roll song and I wanted the video to emphasize that,” says Finlay. “As far as what I would like to see happen with it, in my perfect world I would want people to hear the song and want to add it into their playlists, and want to come see us live. Over and over and over again.”
Because once viewers hit play, they’re not just watching a music video. They’re watching musicians walk the walk. No smoke. No mirrors. Just rock and roll.
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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.
