Steven Hyden
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Minneapolis, MN, United States
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On His Latest Tour, Bruce Springsteen Contemplates His Own Ending
The Boss is still playing three-hour shows at age 73, while also reflecting on his own mortality. → Read More
2022 Was A Weird And Often Bad Year To Be A Concert Audience Member
Looking back at a year in which music fans were gouged, disrespected, overwhelmed, and were driven to throwing things at their idols. → Read More
Hanging Out In America’s Weird, Wild West With Bartees Strange
We meet up with the rising star during a recent run with The National in Utah. → Read More
Which Frank Ocean Album Is Better: ‘Channel Orange’ vs. ‘Blonde’
The reclusive genius’ first proper album turns 10 this month, but his second LP seems to get more love these days. → Read More
Ask A Music Critic: Is Music Criticism Getting Worse?
A reader wonders if the music criticism industry has hit a new low. Also: Why are The Walkmen underrated? → Read More
Can Foo Fighters Continue As A Band Without Taylor Hawkins?
Nearly three weeks after the tragic death of their drummer, the future of one of the world’s biggest bands is in doubt. → Read More
Kurt Vile Reviews Every Kurt Vile Album
Ahead of his dreamily psychedelic new album ’(Watch My Moves),’ the indie rocker looks back at his catalog. → Read More
‘It’s Just The Best Job There Is’: Eric Roberts On ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ And His Fascinating Career Portraying Unsavory Characters
The veteran character actor reflects on his career playing creeps and weirdos, from ’Star 80’ to the hit HBO comedy. → Read More
The New Big Thief Album Is A Masterpiece
A sprawling 20-song effort, ’Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You’ is a stunning triumph. → Read More
Steven Hyden’s Favorite Albums Of 2021
Uproxx's cultural critic counts down the 20 best records of a stacked music year. → Read More
HBO’s ‘Woodstock 99’ Doc Is The Dark Flipside Of ‘Summer Of Soul’
The HBO film and Questlove's documentary are both responses to the classic 1970 movie 'Woodstock.' → Read More
Ask A Music Critic: Is It Wrong To Wear A Band Shirt To Their Concert?
A reader asks Uproxx culture critic Steven Hyden about an unwritten rule about show culture etiquette. → Read More
Steven Hyden’s Favorite Albums Of 2021 So Far
Here are 20 records to revisit at the year’s midpoint selected by Uproxx’s culture critic. → Read More
Every Bob Dylan Studio Album, Ranked
Revisiting all 39 records by the legendary singer-songwriter on the eve of his 80th birthday. → Read More
Will Oldham And Matt Sweeney Deepen Their Unique Bond on ‘Superwolves’
16 years after their collaborative album 'Superwolf,' the pair are back with another intimate collection. → Read More
Ask A Music Critic: Who Is The Most Underrated Band Of All Time?
Uproxx cultural critic Steven Hyden answers reader questions, including one about the most unsung acts ever. → Read More
The Hold Steady Reviews Every Album By The Hold Steady
Craig Finn and Tad Kubler over the venerable indie-rock band → Read More
The Best Steely Dan Songs, Ranked
The 50 greatest tunes by the shockingly hip 1970s jazz-rock band. → Read More
How Taylor Swift Reinvented Herself With ‘Folklore’ And Now ‘Evermore’
On her second album of 2020, the pop superstar proves she can flourish outside of mainstream pop's glare. → Read More
The Best White Stripes Songs, Ranked
Steven Hyden counts down the 30 best tracks by the legendary blues-rock duo ahead of their upcoming ’Greatest Hits’ collection → Read More