When we joked about the Hives having one fan left, we were proven wrong: They have at least a dozen. (Just kidding, Hives fan.) Cyndi Lauper is apparently fond of the Swedish garage crew -- she's teams up with them for a "Fairytale Of New York"-style "A Christmas Duel." The Hives explain:
It may sound weird and come as a surprise to some, but we had to. It came to us. It landed in our lap and was way too good to shake or toss. We knew we had to record it. A sign if you will.
And Lauper adds: ...
Rolling Stone — Hoping to rescue fans from another seasonal onslaught of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Jingle Bells,” the Hives have teamed up with Cyndi Lauper on a new ... more info
Guardian Music — Clearly, the Hives are a bad influence. Legendary singer Cyndi Lauper has joined the Swedes for a special Yuletide single, A Christmas Duel, and let's put it this way - t... more info
Stereogum —
When we joked about the Hives having one fan left, we were proven wrong: They have at least a dozen. (Just kidding, Hives fan.) Cyndi Lauper is apparently fond of the Sw... more info