Wednesday, February 20 2013
“I Always Considered Myself a Composer First:” An Interview with Franz Nicolay
Multi-instrumentalist Franz Nicolay established a name for himself in bands like Hold Steady and Against Me!. Here, the self-professed auto-didact discusses Kickstarter campaigns, Springsteen, and his sideline stint as a writer.
Wednesday, October 26 2011
The 10 Best Hold Steady Songs
The Hold Steady's music represents a delightfully perverse amalgamation of the Rolling Stones’ unbridled sexuality, Jack Kerouac’s open-road spirit, and the Replacement’s independent sensibility. No doubt, any of these 10 songs would make a great “gateway drug” for anyone interested in discovering the charms of the group for the first time.
Tuesday, September 13 2011
The Hold Steady + The Donkeys: 31 August 2011 - Carrboro, NC
Lead singer Craig Finn dances like a 12-year-old who has forgotten his Ritalin.
Wednesday, February 16 2011
The Hold Steady: iTunes - Live from SoHo
An acoustic session that tilts understandably towards a playlist of deflated and sadly-knowing ballads.
Tuesday, December 7 2010
The Hold Steady + Company of Thieves: 6 November 2010 - Houston
Despite the departure of keyboardist Franz Nicolay at the beginning of the year, the band still more than lives up to their reputation as a great live act.
Wednesday, December 1 2010
Top Ten Tracks for Your Holiday Playlist
Weary of Bing Crosby singing “White Christmas” for the 567th time? Here's an alternate selection of songs to consider spinning during the holiday season.
Tuesday, November 23 2010
The Hold Steady + Company of Thieves: 19 November 2010—Dekalb, IL
Without a doubt, the Brooklyn-based Hold Steady are one of the most consistently rewarding live bands performing today.
Friday, April 30 2010
First Impressions: LCD Soundsystem, the Hold Steady, the New Pornographers and the National
A "gut reaction" to four upcoming big releases.
