• Battling Self-Doubt // The 405 meets Craig Finn
  • "Still not where I want to be" // The 405 meets Sharon Van Etten
  • Album Art of the Month
  • The 405 Monthly Report/Playlist: January 2012
  • Battling Self-Doubt // The 405 meets Craig Finn
  • "Still not where I want to be" // The 405 meets Sharon Van Etten
  • Album Art of the Month
  • The 405 Monthly Report/Playlist: January 2012
  • Battling Self-Doubt // The 405 meets Craig Finn

    by Adam Parker, 03 February 2012

    When an artist ‘goes solo’, it’s often due to tension, strife and trouble within their respective original band, lighting the path towards the inevitable, devastating split. So, when Craig Finn struck out into solitary territory for his new record, Clear Heart Full Eyes, fans of The Hold Steady held their breath in unison at the upcoming announcement... [read more]

  • "Still not where I want to be" // The 405 meets Sharon Van Etten

    by The 405, 03 February 2012

    There aren’t many people out there right now who can compete with the musical pedigree of Sharon Van Etten; alongside releasing two well-regarded albums in her own right, she’s collaborated with The Antlers, Beirut and The National - an impressive CV to say the least. Her third album Tramp continues this spirit of kinship with an impressive roster of guests including the Dessner brothers and Beirut mastermind Zach Condon. [read more]

  • Album Art of the Month

    by The 405, 02 February 2012

    From now on, at the end of each month we'll be sharing with you some cover art from albums and EPs that have recently been released, and making a good old fuss over them. For now, as an introduction, we're showing you some albums from any period of time, just for the fun of it. [read more]

  • The 405 Monthly Report/Playlist: January 2012

    by The 405, 02 February 2012

    Welcome to The 405 January Report. A long time ago we used to celebrate the passing of each month by compiling a site playlist for you to download and enjoy. Well ladies and gentlemen, that format is back. Every month we’ll be bringing you a brand new site playlist, as well as a brief report via a sexy looking iPad Book (or PDF if you don’t happen to have an iPad). [read more]