Steven Hyden
@stevenhyden.bsky.social
The Ween Of American Rock Critics. Author of six books. @uproxx culture critic. Host of podcasts living and Dead. https://stevenhyden.substack.com/
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featuring the god @stevenhyden.bsky.social, legit springsteen scholar and 'the rising' skeptic; buy his bruce book THERE WAS NOTHING YOU COULD DO now, it rules www.dacapopress.com/titles/steve...
There Was Nothing You Could Do
A thought-provoking exploration of Bruce Springsteen’s iconic album, Born in the U.S.A.—a record that both chronicled and foreshadowed the changing tide...
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February 18, 2026 at 4:49 PM
featuring the god @stevenhyden.bsky.social, legit springsteen scholar and 'the rising' skeptic; buy his bruce book THERE WAS NOTHING YOU COULD DO now, it rules www.dacapopress.com/titles/steve...
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My Catalog Club series on Grizzly Bear continues this month with a conversation about a great album and a transitional year for indie rock.
tinyurl.com/4yfzpkzj
tinyurl.com/4yfzpkzj
Catalog Club: Grizzly Bear's "Shields" (2012)
Is this their peak? Or the beginning of the end? Or both? Or neither?
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February 17, 2026 at 4:56 PM
My Catalog Club series on Grizzly Bear continues this month with a conversation about a great album and a transitional year for indie rock.
tinyurl.com/4yfzpkzj
tinyurl.com/4yfzpkzj
My Catalog Club series on Grizzly Bear continues this month with a conversation about a great album and a transitional year for indie rock.
tinyurl.com/4yfzpkzj
tinyurl.com/4yfzpkzj
Catalog Club: Grizzly Bear's "Shields" (2012)
Is this their peak? Or the beginning of the end? Or both? Or neither?
tinyurl.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:56 PM
My Catalog Club series on Grizzly Bear continues this month with a conversation about a great album and a transitional year for indie rock.
tinyurl.com/4yfzpkzj
tinyurl.com/4yfzpkzj
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I wrote about the forthcoming Bill Callahan album (it is of course v. good) and the taxonomy of a genre I know very well: Middle-Aged Indie Singer-Songwriter Music (MAISSM).
tinyurl.com/yvsxv483
tinyurl.com/yvsxv483
1st Annual* Power Ranking Of Middle-Aged Indie Singer-Songwriters
Also: Recommendation Corner on a new (bonkers) Beach Boys box set
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February 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I wrote about the forthcoming Bill Callahan album (it is of course v. good) and the taxonomy of a genre I know very well: Middle-Aged Indie Singer-Songwriter Music (MAISSM).
tinyurl.com/yvsxv483
tinyurl.com/yvsxv483
I wrote about the fascinating new Beach Boys box set.
tinyurl.com/yvsxv483
tinyurl.com/yvsxv483
February 14, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I wrote about the fascinating new Beach Boys box set.
tinyurl.com/yvsxv483
tinyurl.com/yvsxv483
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"Bill Callahan could sing the ingredients of Stove Top Stuffing and make it feel like he was revealing the sorriest thing he ever did, long ago, in a different life."
I wrote about the forthcoming Bill Callahan album (it is of course v. good) and the taxonomy of a genre I know very well: Middle-Aged Indie Singer-Songwriter Music (MAISSM).
tinyurl.com/yvsxv483
tinyurl.com/yvsxv483
1st Annual* Power Ranking Of Middle-Aged Indie Singer-Songwriters
Also: Recommendation Corner on a new (bonkers) Beach Boys box set
tinyurl.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM
"Bill Callahan could sing the ingredients of Stove Top Stuffing and make it feel like he was revealing the sorriest thing he ever did, long ago, in a different life."
I wrote about the forthcoming Bill Callahan album (it is of course v. good) and the taxonomy of a genre I know very well: Middle-Aged Indie Singer-Songwriter Music (MAISSM).
tinyurl.com/yvsxv483
tinyurl.com/yvsxv483
1st Annual* Power Ranking Of Middle-Aged Indie Singer-Songwriters
Also: Recommendation Corner on a new (bonkers) Beach Boys box set
tinyurl.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I wrote about the forthcoming Bill Callahan album (it is of course v. good) and the taxonomy of a genre I know very well: Middle-Aged Indie Singer-Songwriter Music (MAISSM).
tinyurl.com/yvsxv483
tinyurl.com/yvsxv483
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Happy to be back doing one of my favorite things: Talking about Grateful Dead live albums that have "Picks" in the title with my best pal Rob Mitchum.
tinyurl.com/52m65emf
tinyurl.com/52m65emf
36FTVQ: Dave's Picks Vol. 57
Steven and Rob discuss the new Grateful Dead live release from Chicago in 1978
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February 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Happy to be back doing one of my favorite things: Talking about Grateful Dead live albums that have "Picks" in the title with my best pal Rob Mitchum.
tinyurl.com/52m65emf
tinyurl.com/52m65emf
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Guess who's back?
36FTVQ: Dave's Picks Vol. 57
Steven and Rob discuss the new Grateful Dead live release from Chicago in 1978
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February 12, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Guess who's back?
Happy to be back doing one of my favorite things: Talking about Grateful Dead live albums that have "Picks" in the title with my best pal Rob Mitchum.
tinyurl.com/52m65emf
tinyurl.com/52m65emf
36FTVQ: Dave's Picks Vol. 57
Steven and Rob discuss the new Grateful Dead live release from Chicago in 1978
tinyurl.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Happy to be back doing one of my favorite things: Talking about Grateful Dead live albums that have "Picks" in the title with my best pal Rob Mitchum.
tinyurl.com/52m65emf
tinyurl.com/52m65emf
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This month's Catalog Club (the book club for albums) series on Grizzly Bear continues today with a conversation about one of the best indie albums of the 2000s, VECKATIMEST.
tinyurl.com/4btbrhfb
tinyurl.com/4btbrhfb
Catalog Club: Grizzly Bear's "Veckatimest" (2009)
A deep dive on one of the best indie-rock albums of the early 21st century
tinyurl.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:55 PM
This month's Catalog Club (the book club for albums) series on Grizzly Bear continues today with a conversation about one of the best indie albums of the 2000s, VECKATIMEST.
tinyurl.com/4btbrhfb
tinyurl.com/4btbrhfb
This month's Catalog Club (the book club for albums) series on Grizzly Bear continues today with a conversation about one of the best indie albums of the 2000s, VECKATIMEST.
tinyurl.com/4btbrhfb
tinyurl.com/4btbrhfb
Catalog Club: Grizzly Bear's "Veckatimest" (2009)
A deep dive on one of the best indie-rock albums of the early 21st century
tinyurl.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:55 PM
This month's Catalog Club (the book club for albums) series on Grizzly Bear continues today with a conversation about one of the best indie albums of the 2000s, VECKATIMEST.
tinyurl.com/4btbrhfb
tinyurl.com/4btbrhfb
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For the latest Jukebox Jury column I wrote about 16 recent songs and graded them, Christgau Consumer Guide style. The hits, the misses, and the in-betweens!
tinyurl.com/y43nvurk
tinyurl.com/y43nvurk
Jukebox Jury #2: Mama, I'm Not Coming Home
Reviews of 16 recent singles — the good, the bad, and the ugly (two out of three ain't bad, Jelly Roll!). Plus: Appreciation for Ratboys and Joyce Manor
tinyurl.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:53 PM
For the latest Jukebox Jury column I wrote about 16 recent songs and graded them, Christgau Consumer Guide style. The hits, the misses, and the in-betweens!
tinyurl.com/y43nvurk
tinyurl.com/y43nvurk
For the latest Jukebox Jury column I wrote about 16 recent songs and graded them, Christgau Consumer Guide style. The hits, the misses, and the in-betweens!
tinyurl.com/y43nvurk
tinyurl.com/y43nvurk
Jukebox Jury #2: Mama, I'm Not Coming Home
Reviews of 16 recent singles — the good, the bad, and the ugly (two out of three ain't bad, Jelly Roll!). Plus: Appreciation for Ratboys and Joyce Manor
tinyurl.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:53 PM
For the latest Jukebox Jury column I wrote about 16 recent songs and graded them, Christgau Consumer Guide style. The hits, the misses, and the in-betweens!
tinyurl.com/y43nvurk
tinyurl.com/y43nvurk
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I am of course hoping for the best for this Portland institution but I was pretty excited to have an excuse to link to @stevenhyden.bsky.social’s wonderful review of the Garth Brooks Box Set You Could Only Buy At Bass Pro Shops: www.wweek.com/music/2026/0...
Terry Currier Announces Plans to Sell Music Millennium
The owner of the storied East Burnside retailer says he’ll work with the new owner during a transitional period.
www.wweek.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:04 AM
I am of course hoping for the best for this Portland institution but I was pretty excited to have an excuse to link to @stevenhyden.bsky.social’s wonderful review of the Garth Brooks Box Set You Could Only Buy At Bass Pro Shops: www.wweek.com/music/2026/0...
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I wrote about Joyce Manor and the glory of 19-minute albums.
uproxx.com/indie/joyce-...
uproxx.com/indie/joyce-...
Joyce Manor Makes The Greatest 19-Minute Albums Of All Time
The long-running pop-punk band excels in one specific area.
uproxx.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
I wrote about Joyce Manor and the glory of 19-minute albums.
uproxx.com/indie/joyce-...
uproxx.com/indie/joyce-...
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A new series of Catalog Club (the book club for albums) has just started! This month’s artist is Grizzly Bear, and today’s album is 2006’s YELLOW HOUSE. A beguiling record that started one of the great runs in recent indie-rock history.
tinyurl.com/3r2a6bwn
tinyurl.com/3r2a6bwn
Catalog Club: Grizzly Bear's "Yellow House" (2006)
The series on one of the great discographies in modern indie rock begins
tinyurl.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:54 PM
A new series of Catalog Club (the book club for albums) has just started! This month’s artist is Grizzly Bear, and today’s album is 2006’s YELLOW HOUSE. A beguiling record that started one of the great runs in recent indie-rock history.
tinyurl.com/3r2a6bwn
tinyurl.com/3r2a6bwn
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Relieved to see that my new music radar remains moderately well-aligned with @stevenhyden.bsky.social despite the sad lack of Indiecast in recent weeks. First truly brilliant album of 2026 imo
I wrote about Joyce Manor and the glory of 19-minute albums.
uproxx.com/indie/joyce-...
uproxx.com/indie/joyce-...
Joyce Manor Makes The Greatest 19-Minute Albums Of All Time
The long-running pop-punk band excels in one specific area.
uproxx.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Relieved to see that my new music radar remains moderately well-aligned with @stevenhyden.bsky.social despite the sad lack of Indiecast in recent weeks. First truly brilliant album of 2026 imo
I wrote about Joyce Manor and the glory of 19-minute albums.
uproxx.com/indie/joyce-...
uproxx.com/indie/joyce-...
Joyce Manor Makes The Greatest 19-Minute Albums Of All Time
The long-running pop-punk band excels in one specific area.
uproxx.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
I wrote about Joyce Manor and the glory of 19-minute albums.
uproxx.com/indie/joyce-...
uproxx.com/indie/joyce-...
A new series of Catalog Club (the book club for albums) has just started! This month’s artist is Grizzly Bear, and today’s album is 2006’s YELLOW HOUSE. A beguiling record that started one of the great runs in recent indie-rock history.
tinyurl.com/3r2a6bwn
tinyurl.com/3r2a6bwn
Catalog Club: Grizzly Bear's "Yellow House" (2006)
The series on one of the great discographies in modern indie rock begins
tinyurl.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:54 PM
A new series of Catalog Club (the book club for albums) has just started! This month’s artist is Grizzly Bear, and today’s album is 2006’s YELLOW HOUSE. A beguiling record that started one of the great runs in recent indie-rock history.
tinyurl.com/3r2a6bwn
tinyurl.com/3r2a6bwn
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Compiled a playlist (in three format) of 20 songs I liked from January 2026. Really good start to the year! Particularly for new-ish bands.
tinyurl.com/e629v88r
tinyurl.com/e629v88r
My Favorite Songs Of January 2026
A handy playlist for keeping up with the tunes rocking Evil Speakers lately
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February 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Compiled a playlist (in three format) of 20 songs I liked from January 2026. Really good start to the year! Particularly for new-ish bands.
tinyurl.com/e629v88r
tinyurl.com/e629v88r
Compiled a playlist (in three format) of 20 songs I liked from January 2026. Really good start to the year! Particularly for new-ish bands.
tinyurl.com/e629v88r
tinyurl.com/e629v88r
My Favorite Songs Of January 2026
A handy playlist for keeping up with the tunes rocking Evil Speakers lately
tinyurl.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Compiled a playlist (in three format) of 20 songs I liked from January 2026. Really good start to the year! Particularly for new-ish bands.
tinyurl.com/e629v88r
tinyurl.com/e629v88r
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I’ve been working on this for a while: I wrote about Ryan Adams in the 2020s, the “third act of TÁR” part of his career marked by constant social media meltdowns and scores of nondescript albums.
Also, Rec Corner picks for Westside Cowboy and Guv!
tinyurl.com/bdfn5uhu
Also, Rec Corner picks for Westside Cowboy and Guv!
tinyurl.com/bdfn5uhu
Ryan Adams' Self-Cancellation Years
Plus: Two cool albums in Recommendation Corner by Westside Cowboy and Guv
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January 30, 2026 at 2:31 PM
I’ve been working on this for a while: I wrote about Ryan Adams in the 2020s, the “third act of TÁR” part of his career marked by constant social media meltdowns and scores of nondescript albums.
Also, Rec Corner picks for Westside Cowboy and Guv!
tinyurl.com/bdfn5uhu
Also, Rec Corner picks for Westside Cowboy and Guv!
tinyurl.com/bdfn5uhu
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text I just got from a friend:
“What level of membership did you choose for Hyden’s newsletter that he’s doing an Extremely Your Shit column about Ryan Adams through the lense of Lydia Tar?”
“What level of membership did you choose for Hyden’s newsletter that he’s doing an Extremely Your Shit column about Ryan Adams through the lense of Lydia Tar?”
I’ve been working on this for a while: I wrote about Ryan Adams in the 2020s, the “third act of TÁR” part of his career marked by constant social media meltdowns and scores of nondescript albums.
Also, Rec Corner picks for Westside Cowboy and Guv!
tinyurl.com/bdfn5uhu
Also, Rec Corner picks for Westside Cowboy and Guv!
tinyurl.com/bdfn5uhu
Ryan Adams' Self-Cancellation Years
Plus: Two cool albums in Recommendation Corner by Westside Cowboy and Guv
tinyurl.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:46 PM
text I just got from a friend:
“What level of membership did you choose for Hyden’s newsletter that he’s doing an Extremely Your Shit column about Ryan Adams through the lense of Lydia Tar?”
“What level of membership did you choose for Hyden’s newsletter that he’s doing an Extremely Your Shit column about Ryan Adams through the lense of Lydia Tar?”
