Pitchfork

Pitchfork has learned that our favorite Springsteen-quotin', moustache-rockin', Catholic-guiltin' bar band, the Hold Steady, has made the move from NYC spazz-core powerhouse French Kiss Records to California emo-core powerhouse Vagrant Records.

Is it only a matter of time before "Your Little Hoodrat Friend" hoodies show up in Hot Topic?

The deal puts the Hold Steady in the company of such mall-punk faves as Dashboard Confessional, Saves the Day, Senses Fail, and Alkaline Trio, as well as more straight-up alt-rock fare like Eels and recent signees the Comas. Former Replacements frontman Paul Westerberg has also put out a few records on Vagrant...ahh, it makes sense now, doesn't it?

In a press release, Hold Steady singer/songwriter Craig Finn said the following: "The Hold Steady is thrilled to be working with the talented people at Vagrant Records. We feel that Vagrant will allow us to bring our music to even more people, while also understanding the things that make the band special to the Hold Steady fans, and to the band members themselves."

The band plans to head into the studio in May, with a fall release date targeted for the follow-up to last year's triumphant Separation Sunday. According to the Hold Steady website, they have been playing a few new songs live: "Stuck Between Stations", "Same Kooks", "Hot Soft Light", and "Massive Nights".

As of right now, the only scheduled Hold Steady show will take place in their hometown of Brooklyn on April 7 at Warsaw. Next stop: the Warped Tour? Hey, it could happen.