The Hold Steady
Rock · US · Active since 2003

The Hold Steady

Lyrically dense storytelling meets bar-room rock and roll. Big riffs, cinematic piano, and gritty narratives about faith, parties, and the people who survive them.

Browse Catalog
Intro

Formed in New York City in 2004, The Hold Steady is an American alternative rock band known for their narrative-driven songwriting. The group features Craig Finn, Tad Kubler, Galen Polivka, Bobby Drake, Franz Nicolay, and Steve Selvidge. Their music blends classic rock influences with dense lyrical storytelling, often exploring themes of addiction and redemption. Signed to Vagrant Records, the band gained significant recognition following their 2006 album, Boys and Girls in America.

Our Catalog9 Albums · 2004 · 2023
The Price of Progress
The Price of Progress
2023
Open Door Policy
Open Door Policy
2021
Thrashing Thru the Passion
Thrashing Thru the Passion
2019
Teeth Dreams
Teeth Dreams
2014
Heaven Is Whenever
Heaven Is Whenever
2010
Stay Positive
Stay Positive
2008
Boys and Girls in America
Boys and Girls in America
2006
Separation Sunday
Separation Sunday
2005
Almost Killed Me
Almost Killed Me
2004
Known ForWeighted across the artist's discography. Tap a trait for examples.
Adjacent Artists
DV
Della Valle

Shares live recording, analog warmth, studio polished (production style); dive bar, basement show, road trip (atmosphere)

Grabaż
Grabaż

Shares live recording, analog warmth, studio polished (production style); indie rock, alternative rock, punk rock (subgenres)

P
Pela

Shares analog warmth, live recording, studio polished (production style); indie rock, alternative rock (subgenres)

Stereophonics
Stereophonics

Shares live recording, analog warmth, studio polished (production style); alternative rock, indie rock, classic rock (subgenres)

S
Smitten

Shares alternative rock, indie rock, punk rock (subgenres); analog warmth, studio polished, live recording (production style)

AM Taxi
AM Taxi

Shares alternative rock, punk rock, indie rock (subgenres); live recording, analog warmth, studio polished (production style)

Girl in a Coma
Girl in a Coma

Shares analog warmth, live recording, studio polished (production style); indie rock, alternative rock, punk rock (subgenres)

SM
Signals Midwest

Shares punk rock, indie rock, alternative rock (subgenres); live recording, analog warmth, studio polished (production style)

OE
Oslo Ess

Shares live recording, analog warmth, studio polished (production style); dive bar, urban night, basement show (atmosphere)

The Gaslight Anthem
The Gaslight Anthem

Shares live recording, analog warmth, studio polished (production style); indie rock, alternative rock, punk rock (subgenres)

B
BAP

Shares narrating, dive bar, classic rock, organ (signature)

Thees Uhlmann
Thees Uhlmann

Shares narrating, storytelling, triumphant, hopeful (signature)

Cassette uses generative AI to enrich its catalog. How we use AI →