The Hold Steady announce ninth album The Price of Progress with lead single "Sideways Skull"
The Hold Steady are back with news of their ninth album The Price of Progress, and have also treated fans to the first single "Sideways Skull".
"Sideways Skull" is the group's first outing since 2021's Open Door Policy album, and is teamed with news of their ninth album The Price of Progress, which is once again produced by Bonny Light Horseman's Josh Kaufman.
As well as announcing their new album, The Hold Steady have announced a 20th anniversary taking place at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg on 28 January (it's the same building they made their live debut at on 22 January 2003). Tickets go on sale this Friday (6 January).
Tracklist:
- Grand Junction
- Sideways Skull
- Carlos Is Crying
- Understudies
- Sixers
- The Birdwatchers
- City At Eleven
- Perdido
- Distortions Of Faith
- Flyover Halftime
"Sideways Skull" is out now. The Hold Steady's The Price of Progress album will arrive via their own Positive Jams label on 31 March. They play London's Electric Ballroom on 10 and 11 March. Visit theholdsteady.net for tickets.
- Fat Dog, bdrmm, RIP Magic and more join lineup for Wide Awake 2025
- Sufjan Stevens announces tenth anniversary edition of Carrie & Lowell featuring seven bonus tracks
- Emotional Oranges share debut album preview, "Out The Blue"
- AURORA re-releases debut album track, "Through the Eyes of a Child"
- ODESZA announce EP, Music To Refine To: A Remix Companion to Severance
- Ariana Grande unveils short film, brighter days ahead
- Gracie Abrams, FINNEAS and more join lineup for Noah Kahan's BST Hyde Park show
Get the Best Fit take on the week in music direct to your inbox every Friday
Great Grandpa
Patience, Moonbeam
Deafheaven
Lonely People With Power
Perfume Genius
Glory
