Craig Finn’s The Hold Steady

Craig Finn Announces New Album

The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn has revealed his upcoming solo album “Always Be” and unveiled the single “People of Supance” – listen below.

Release Details

This will be Finn’s sixth solo album, set to be released on April 4 through Tamarac Records/Thirty Tigers. You can pre-order your copy here.

“People of Supance” is now available on streaming services and showcases Finn’s signature lyrical style over a rich musical backdrop. Listen to the track and watch the accompanying video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckhsmbuwim

“I believe that this is the most narrative record I have made,” Finn shared. “Most of the songs follow the journey of a protagonist who carries on with his calling as a clergyman despite a crisis of faith. The record encapsulates his rise, fall, and redemption, along with the details of his travels and the world around him. I am very proud of what we created, and I hope you enjoy it.”

The album was produced by Adam Granduciel of War on Drugs in his Burbank, California studio and features contributions from Granduciel and other members of War on Drugs, along with guest vocals from Kathleen Edwards and Sam Fender.

Tracklist Overview

1. 'Betani'
2. "People of Supance"
3. 'Crumbs'
4. 'Luke & Leanna'
5. 'The Person I Have Always Been'
6. 'Fletcher'
7. "A Person Needs a Calling"
8. 'I'm Walking with a Cane'
9. 'Clayton'
10. 'Postcards'
11. "Shamrock" (digital only)

Finn has collaborated with War on Drugs in the past, including a memorable tour in Philadelphia in 2022 where they played covers from artists such as Warren Zevon, John Hiatt, and Bob Seger. Meanwhile, Granduciel has been working on Sam Fender’s upcoming album “PEOPLE SATCHING,” set for release later this month.

Finn’s last solo album was “Heritage of the Lease,” released in 2022, while The Hold Steady released their latest full-length titled “Price of Progress” in 2023, which they described as their “most ambitious record” to date.