How many The Hold Steady releases are on Riffiter?

28 releases are catalogued, spanning 2004 to 2026.

When was The Hold Steady formed?

The Hold Steady formed in 2003, in New York, USA.

What genre is The Hold Steady?

The Hold Steady is catalogued under Indie Rock.

What is the most recent The Hold Steady release on Riffiter?

Separate Vacations (Heaven Is Whenever), released in 2026.

Artist

The Hold Steady

The Hold Steady is an indie rock artist from New York, USA formed in 2003. 28 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Indie Rock · New York, USA · Best indie rock albums

28
Releases: 2004–2026
Active years: 2003
Formed

Discography

11

Singles & EPs

17

Upcoming shows

About

Resisting the musical trends in New York City, vocalist/guitarist Craig Finn (ex-Lifter Puller) formed the Hold Steady after moving from Minneapolis in 2000. Wanting to capture the sound of bands such as the Replacements and the Grifters, he recruited guitarist Tad Kubler (also ex-Lifter Puller), drummer Judd Counsell, and bassist Galen Polivka. Recording mostly live, the band released its debut, Almost Killed Me, on Frenchkiss Records in March 2004. Dave Gardener (Rocket from the Crypt, Drive Like Jehu) and Dean Botulonis signed on to produce Separation Sunday, which arrived in 2005. The World/Inferno Friendship Society's Franz Nicolay (keyboards) and Bobby Drake (drums), formerly of End Transmission and Arm, were also added to the Hold Steady lineup. The band's third effort, 2006's Boys and Girls in America, marked its first release for Vagrant. After writing the majority of their fourth record on the road, the Hold Steady returned to John Agnello's Water Music studio to record Stay Positive, their most heavily produced effort. In July of 2008, the album was released by both Vagrant and Rough Trade. In 2010 the band announced the departure of Franz Nicolay. Later that same year t…

The Hold Steady in brief

How many The Hold Steady releases are on Riffiter?: 28 releases are catalogued, spanning 2004 to 2026.
When was The Hold Steady formed?: The Hold Steady formed in 2003, in New York, USA.
What genre is The Hold Steady?: The Hold Steady is catalogued under Indie Rock.
What is the most recent The Hold Steady release on Riffiter?: Separate Vacations (Heaven Is Whenever), released in 2026.