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The Hives in 2023
“Rock’n’roll is about guts… there’s no rules!”: The Hives’ Pelle Almqvist and Nicholaus Arson on punk rock, sharp suits and the seal of approval they got from Taylor Hawkins

By Jazz Hodge Published

The Swedish rock’n’roll crew recently completed a sold-out tour of the UK, and Louder joined them backstage to hear all about it

Interviews
The Hives 2023 press photo
"We're only here to play fantastic rock music": The Hives promise that their upcoming live shows will be like "a regular rock show but there's more of everything"

By Dave Ling Published

Steel yourselves: The Hives are going on tour

Concerts & Shows
Pelle Almqvist onstage
"I kind of wished Kiss would sound like AC/DC": The Hives' Pelle Almqvist on the soundtrack of his life

By Rob Hughes Published

The Hives frontman Pelle Almqvist picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance, and celebrates the beauty of 'six beers music'

Interviews
The Hives in 2023, Benny Andersson in 2018
“Benny Andersson has been in The Hives, how’s that for a headline?”: The Hives Howlin’ Pelle on the time his band joined forces with ABBA

By Niall Doherty Published

The Hives and ABBA's Benny Andersson once teamed up for a TV show performance, and we have proof

Bands & Artists
Louder tracks of the week
Here are the best alt. rock songs you'll hear this week, featuring The Hives, Osees, Dream Nails and more

By Liz Scarlett Published

Here are eight great alternative songs you may have missed this week: vote here for your favourite!

Albums
A picture of The Hives performing on Howard Stern's SiriusXM show
Watch The Hives perform Hate To Say I Told You So on Howard Stern's show

By Stef Lach Published

The Hives played their classic hit Hate To Say I Told You So on The Howard Stern Show this week

Concerts & Shows
Pelle Almqvist onstage in 2022
Hives frontman Howlin' Pelle Almqvist was a bloody mess after run-in with wayward mic

By Stef Lach Published

The Hives' singer accidentally cuts open his head and powers through to finish show despite blood pouring from wound

Bands & Artists
Tracks of the Week artists May 5
These are the best alt. rock songs you'll hear this week, featuring Bring Me The Horizon, Poppy, The Hives and more

By Paul Brannigan Published

Here are all the finest alt. rock songs to drop this week: vote here for your favourite

Tracks & Singles
The Hives, 2023
"Who the f**k wants mature rock ’n’ roll?" The Hives return with a new single, new album details and a bunch of white lies

By Paul Brannigan Published

Watch the video for Bogus Operandi, the first new music from The Hives in over a decade

Albums
The Hives, 2002
"We are the rock Muhammad Ali”: how punchy Swedes The Hives delivered a knockout with Your New Favourite Band

By Ian Winwood Last updated

As it turns 21, here's how Your New Favourite Band made Swedish garage punks The Hives genuine contenders

Albums
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