The Hold Steady, lauded for the scope, depth, truth and heart they bring to chronicling the American rock myth, recently put the finishing touches on Heaven Is Whenever. Singer Craig Finn says Heaven Is Whenever is about 'embracing suffering and finding reward in our everyday lives.' Piano and keys take a backseat to guitar on the new record, which also gets production help from guitarist Tad Kubler. Following the release of 2008's critically acclaimed Stay Positive, which gave the band it's highest Billboard chart position to date, The Hold Steady toured relentlessly, playing to some of their biggest audiences to date.