The Hold Steady

Minneapolis’ Rock Veterans THE HOLD STEADY Share Another Piece From Their Upcoming LP

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New striking strokes

12 March 2023


Press photo by Shervin Lainez

Band: THE HOLD STEADY
Who: Firm rockers from Minneapolis, Minnesota
Active: Since 2003 – 9 albums (new one incl.)

New album: THE PRICE OF PROGRESSION
Out: 31 March 2023 – order info here.


The album’s artwork

The new shared piece is titled UNDERSTUDIES.

Craig Finn (frontman): “The story here: an actor is restless after his performance. He and a fellow crew member disappear into the night trying to find something to help them sleep. The next day neither of them can be reached, and the director is scrambling for a replacement.”

Full of passion.

Also on Spotify.

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THE HOLD STEADY: Facebook – Instagram

THE HOLD STEADY Launch New Album In March – Hear First Single Here

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New striking strokes

8 January 2023


Press photo by Shervin Lainez

Band: THE HOLD STEADY
Who: Firm rockers from Minneapolis, Minnesota
Active: Since 2003 – 9 albums (new one incl.)

New album: THE PRICE OF PROGRESSION
Out: 31 March 2023 – order info here.

“Once again we made this record with producer Josh Kaufman and engineer D. James Goodwin at The Clubhouse studio in Rhinebeck NY. The history and comfort of working with these two made the sessions joyful and exciting. We were able to get to new places in the music and atmosphere, while retaining a familiar THS vibe. The result is our most cinematic and expansive release yet. THE PRICE OF PROGRESS features ten narrative rock and roll songs about people trying to survive in this modern age. It’s a great way to celebrate our 20 years as a band.”


The album’s artwork

And here’s the first single. SIDEWAYS SKULL is
a jagged jackhammer. Rolling and rumbling with
a piano interlude midway. Score!

Tune in.

THE HOLD STEADY: Facebook – Instagram

24-Carat Songwriting – New LP ‘OPEN DOOR POLICY’ By THE HOLD STEADY

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22 February 2021

Band: THE HOLD STEADY
Who: Outspoken indie rockers from Brooklyn, NY
led by maestro Craig Finn – around since 2003

Album: OPEN DOOR POLICY – the band’s 8th LP
Released: 19th February 2021

Slant Magazine says: “Since the Hold Steady’s 2004 debut, Almost Killed Me, Finn’s characters have partied all over the country. They’ve fallen into wild romances at outdoor festivals, and struggled with personal grief, mental health, and inevitably dwindling youth. The band’s songs have always felt particularly special in the way that they seem to occupy a consistent world, the layered storylines multiplying and branching out with each new album… The Hold Steady’s lyrical interest in debauchery has never been free of baggage. But Open Door Policy is especially adept at tracing its characters back to the heavy and complicated stories that brought them to this point… The band’s ability to get to the heart of this change and create compelling songs from familiar scenes helps make Open Door Policy the best Hold Steady album in over a decade.” Full review: here. Score: 4/5.

Turn Up The Volume says: Ringleader Craig Finn is a 24-Carat word & tunesmith.
A high-quality songwriter and a compelling & outspoken storyteller. If you have
doubts just listen to this new top LP from start to finish and back. On repeat!

Key single: Heavy Covenant

– HEAVY COVENANT –
(live version)

Full album…

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THE HOLD STEADY: Facebook


Order info here.

Coming… This Year – STEREOGUM’S Most Anticipated 2021 LPs

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26 January 2021

STEREOGUM published its 101(!) list of artists who’ll
release new, highly anticipated albums this year.

Turn Up The Volume picked 5 he wants definitely to hear too…

1. AS DAYS GET DARK by ARAB STRAP – 7th album

Release date: 5 March
Single: Compersion PT. 1

2. FOR THE FIRST TIME by BLACK COUNTRY, NEW ROAD – debut LP

Release date: 5 February
Single: Track X

3. OPEN DOOR POLICY by THE HOLD STEADY – 8th full length

Release date: 19 February
Single: Heavy Covenant

4. IGNORANCE by THE WEATHER STATION

Release date: 5 February
Single: Robber

5. MEDICINE AT MIDNIGHT by FOO FIGHTERS – 10th LP

Release date: 5 February
Single: Waiting On A war

STEREOGUM‘s full 101 anticipated 2021 albums list HERE

Brooklyn Rockers THE HOLD STEADY Dropped Ace Single ‘HEAVY COVENANT’

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16 January 2021

Brooklyn rockers THE HOLD STEADY prepare
themselves for a new album, out next month,
with a new ace single.

HEAVY COVENANT is an organ-driven snorter
getting more intense along its feet-and-head tapping
way, while steamy horns heat up the feverish chorus.

Bullseye!

With the wine glass on the microwave
The ashtray in the kitchenette
I could tell that it was difficult
Sleeper city with the underplay
You can get it almost anywhere
If you know the perfect words to say…

THE HOLD STEADY: Facebook

New album OPEN DOOR POLICY out 19th February . All info right here.