Subject: The Hives (Musical Group)

• Xmas Jam Countdown: The Hives and Cyndi Lauper, "A Christmas Duel"

   (Each day until Christmas, A to Z will be posting a Christmas/holiday-themed MP3 in honor of the festive season, in hopes of warding off the seasonal blahs. Check back every day for a new nugget of sonic bliss.) MP3: The Hives and Cyndi Lauper, "A Christmas Duel" This bit of awesomeness needs no explanation, although the Hives' official site explains the origin of its existence. The song is available now.

  December 3, 2008

• Our top DVD picks for the week of November 29, 2005

  November 30, 2005

• Smells Like Indie Spirit

  Music that made the world safe for the word "alternative" again.

  December 22, 2004

• The Hives

  Tyrannosaurus Hives (Interscope)

  July 21, 2004

• Cougars / The Catheters

  Wednesday, July 14; Rocket Bar / Wednesday, July 14; Creepy Crawl.

  July 7, 2004

• Mag Hags

  What's wrong with the state of music journalism -- and how to fix it

  December 4, 2002