11 Things You Might Not Know About Billie Eilish's Bro, Finneas O'Connell
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Billie Eilish's brother, Finneas O'Connell, has been making waves with his music, creating epic songs that never leave your head — in the best way. His songs are novel and never quite predictable, and the lyrics are clever. But while you may know a lot about Billie and her career, you may not know as much about her bro — and we're gonna fix that. Finneas can almost always be found not too far from Billie, showing off their sweet family bond and their sick music skills. There's more to him than music, though, so keep reading to find out a few little-known facts about this talented guy.
Finneas O'Connell Has Never Bought a CD
In a BuzzFeed interview, Finneas reveals that he's never bought a CD. At best, he rented Ke$ha's Animal album from the library and burned it onto his iTunes.
Finneas O'Connell Failed His First Audition
Despite coming from a family where auditions were fairly routine, Finneas told BuzzFeed that he failed his first audition — a medication commercial!
Finneas O'Connell Has a TON of Unreleased Songs
Finneas also shared with BuzzFeed that "Ocean Eyes" is not his first song ever. Far from it, actually. Before that song was released, he said that he previously wrote 200 or 300 songs that he intends to never make public.
Finneas O'Connell Has Really High Standards
If you're thinking about working with Finneas on a music project, you better knock his socks off. He only accepts one percent of those requests. He explained on Instagram that this is due to a lack of time. He said "I don't have much time at my disposal which sadly forces me to turn down 99% of the projects I get approached about..."
Finneas O'Connell Shies Away From Academics
In an AfterBuzz TV interview from 2015, Finneas revealed that his destiny was in the entertainment industry and describes his interactions with academics as "terrible."
Finneas O'Connell Has Synesthesia
Like his sister Billie, Finneas has synesthesia. For him, it means he sees colors in relation to music. He makes the point that synesthesia is not a "superpower" as people sometimes think, and can be pretty debilitating and intense.
Finneas O'Connell Played Alistair in Glee
Given his musical talents, it shouldn't come as a surprise that he acted in Glee. His character Alistair appears in season six as a member of New Directions.
Finneas O'Connell Has His Own T-Shirts at Hot Topic
Billie isn't the only member of the family with a clothing line. Finneas has a line at that you can shop at Hot Topic.
Finneas O'Connell Is a Fan of Avril Lavigne
Finneas admitted without embellishment on Instagram that he is "a fan" of Avril Lavigne. We love musicians who support each other!
Finneas O'Connell Wrote a Song to Woo Claudia Sulewski
Finneas is head over heels in love with social media phenom Claudia Sulewski, and the pair are too damn cute. When he was trying to win her over, he wrote a song called "Claudia" and sent it to her. So. Sweet!
Finneas O'Connell Absolutely Needs a Guitar on Standby
Unsurprisingly, Finneas wants a guitar nearby at all times. You never know when inspiration could strike, so he always keeps one handy. "Wanted a guitar that I could keep with me in every hotel room and on every bus ride so I could always write," he said on Facebook.