5 Acts — Lykki Li - Youth NovelsThe Hold Steady - Stay PositiveNick Cave And The Bad Seeds - Dig Lazarus Dig!!!Crystal Castles - Crystal CastlesGregory And The Hawk - Meonie And KitchieFrightened Rabbit on MySpaceFrightened Rabbit on The Hype Machine more info

KEXP Seattle — Deciding what tracks will be included on each exclusive Live at KEXP compilation can be an arduous task. There are just too many great in-studio sessions each year, and even with a full 20 tracks on Live at KEXP Volume Four, there were many fantastic... more info

Twangville — #1. MATTHEW RYAN, Matthew Ryan Vs. the Silver State (00:02:59) Whether he’s performing a ballad or a rock song, Ryan’s intelligence and intensity course through this release. (Twangville review, mp3s and video here.) #2. THE HOLD S... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News, New MusicSpinner.com: The Hold Steady's Craig Finn says his band was flattered when Bruce Springsteen asked if it would cover one of his songs for the forthcoming charity album 'Heroes,' due for release on Feb. 16. The album will ... more info

Silent Uproar — The Hold Steady have announced 2009 tour dates in continued support of Stay Positive. War On Drugs will support. more info

XFM.co.uk — Brooklyn-based Boss worshippers get the nod from their hero to contribute ‘Atlantic City' to a new War Child album. more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Finn/Getty The Hold Steady continue to Stay Positive on the road, Lykke Li schedules a 2009 jaunt and rap duo Yo! Majesty share their electro-rap anthems with the rest of America. Full itineraries for all three treks, after the jump. The Hold... more info

JamBase — The War On Drugs to tour with The Hold Steady The War On Drugs The Hold Steady's Craig Finn has not been quiet about his love for The War On Drugs, saying "I still haven't seen this band live... but they made an amazing record that I was obse... more info

NME — The Hold Steady have announced a string of dates, kicking off March 31 in Albany, NY. more info

JamBase — Words by: Dennis Cook | Images by: Ashcrowe The Hold Steady/Drive-By Truckers :: 11.23.08 :: The Fillmore :: San Francisco, CA P. Hood (DBT) & C. Finn (THS) :: 11.03 On some level, one looks for a reflection of their own life in the music the... more info