The Hives are a Swedish rock band formed in 1993. Their blend of garage rock and punk has earned them international recognition. One of their signature features is their stage costumes: the musicians always perform in identical outfits, which change with each album but remain invariably black and white. Among their most famous songs are "Hate to Say I Told You So" and "Tick Tick Boom" The Hives have made a significant contribution to the popularization of garage rock, becoming one of the most prominent bands of their genre.

• Genres: Поп, Иностранный рок, Альтернатива
• Country: Sweden
• Language: English