Stereogum — Two months ago Chrissie Hynde caused a stir by posting a list of rules for concertgoers at Pretenders shows. In a message shared on her social media accounts, Hynde specified that although she appreciates fans who buy tickets for multiple stops on... more info

Stereogum — Tonight at London’s Roundhouse, friends, peers, and admirers gathered to celebrate what would have been Mark Lanegan from Screaming Trees’ 60th birthday. The former Screaming Trees leader died in 2022 at 57. The Mark Lanegan tribute show, bill... more info

Stereogum — Concert etiquette is a fun topic these days. Last year, Miranda Lambert told fans to stop taking selfies while she was performing, and many musicians had things thrown at them onstage. Earlier this year, Ethel Cain asked her fans to behave better ... more info

Obscure Sound — Nashville-based artist Jesse Lynn Madera unveils a heartfelt, melodic fusing of folk and Americana on “Sweet Pretender,” a standout from her recent album, Speed of Sound. We enjoyed the quality songwriting throughout that release, and are thrille... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Chrissie Hynde (Pretenders). Still precious. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our review of the Pretenders’ essential 2016 album, produced by the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach: The post Happy Birthday Chrissie Hynde (Pretenders) ... more info

Magnet Magazine — “At the time, I was listening to a lot of bright, vintage rock for inspiration—like the Pixies, Sonic Youth, the Romantics, the Pretenders,” says Kit Major, offering some context for the rambunctious “Garbage Planet,” the latest single from... more info

Magnet Magazine — 25 years ago today, Pretenders released ¡Viva El Amor!. You can be so cruel. Read our classic Q&A with Chrissie Hynde: The post Pretenders Released “¡Viva El Amor!” 25 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 30 years ago today, Pretenders released Last Of The Independents. The line between love and hate. Read our review of Pretenders’ essential 2016 album, produced by the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach: The post Pretenders Released “Last Of The Independe... more info

Popdose — Released on January 13th 1984...the Pretenders' "Learning to Crawl" turns 40 years old. more info

JamBase — The Pretenders fit in a slate of 2024 U.S. summer headline tour dates to go along with their trek supporting Foo Fighters. more info