Award-winning Pop Artist, Rock Vocalist, Producer, Creative Director, Songwriter and Composer Bonne Finken is best explained as an example of pure artistic holdfast.

Electing to skip the popular paths often pursued in today's musical landscape, Bonne bypassed offers from studios, televisions shows and pop producers set on commercially molding her image and sound. Instead, Finken spent the better part of a decade learning from a few trusted mentors how to produce and compose music on her own, with one constant goal in mind: Present the sounds in her head.

Finken's first success with this was through the release of her 2014 Independent Pop/Rock album Fairytales/LoveAffairs.

Garnering universal praise, the album stamped Finken as a "musical force to be reckoned with" (Vents Magazine) and "musical warrior" (24Our Magazine) amongst the art community and landed her a nomination for 'Album of the Year' by Indie Music Digest (2014).

On a local level, Finken changed the scope of the music scene, becoming the first independent artist to obtain regular rotation on a Top 40 radio station with her single "Step Back Baby". 

Spun into the role of budding indie gem, the effect of an on the cusp of mainstream success independent album sent Finken spinning through the most tumultuous years of her life.
Having been both a young mother and cancer survivor, Finken was unknowingly prepped to become a rare female leader in a male-dominated industry. Still, these years tested her tenacity and ability to keep a tight hold onto her first and constant goal.

To silence the noise, Finken chose to spend a year artistically isolated. Moving to a tiny town in the the rolling hills of Tennessee in 2017, with only her studio equipment and clothes in tow, Finken committed to a soul searching project with fellow Iowan and rock producer Matt Sepanic (Stone Sour; Slipknot). While residing with Sepanic and his family in the mountains of Leipers Fork, TN, blocking outside influence, Finken wrote her most uninhibited songs up to that date - successfully combining the stories of recent life experiences with her trademark sound, Bonne Finken independently presented her 3rd full-length studio album "Gauntlet".

"Packed with beauty, power and emotion" (Music Street Journal) Bonne’s songs have mesmerizing effect. Honest pop songs sung by an elite rock vocalist. Modern synths and cinematic scores run fluid with choirs, layered melodies and apocalyptic drums creating a sound and emotional journey that Finken spent years learning to hone. The dedication has paid off, as Indie Artist Alliance calls Finken "a talented visionary deserving of far wider recognition than this review".

"Gauntlet" went on to receive nominations for both Best Pop Album and Best Electronic Song (Down Down) by the 2020 Independent Music Awards.   Bonne's supporting independent tour and following releases help lead to a 2020 sync-rep signing with Winding Way Records.

"Gauntlet" was co-produced by Matt Sepanic (Stone Sour; Slipknot) and recorded in Leipers Fork, TN. Additional production and mixing by Bonne Finken, Jon Locker (Sonic Factory Studios), Glenn Sawyer (Spot Studios) and Rich Veltrop (Macy Gray; Rage Against The Machine). 

In 2023 Finken collaborated with long-time bassist and Sonic Factory Studios owner, Jon Locker, who is an Iowa Hall of Fame inductee.  They released the album "execute" under the project name, BONNE, which featured more organic instrumentation and direct focus on Finken's powerhouse rock vocals.  

Finken also independently released a solo re-imagination of the Eurythmics classic, "Here Comes the Rain Again", which was produced by Brandon Darner and Micah Natera (Imagine Dragons).

Numerous songs written by Bonne Finken have been spun on both commercial and college radio. An Emmy® recipient for her original song and score for the documentary "FarmHer" Bonne's work has also been featured on various TV shows and commercials (i.e. MTV's The Real World & E!'s Keeping Up With the Kardashians).

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As a prolific writer, Bonne creates music on a continuous basis - be sure and follow her on all social media platforms to be updated on upcoming releases and performances.  Currently, you can listen to BOTH versions of her original holiday song 'Christmas Night' on Apple Music and Spotify.

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