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The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde Apologizes (But Not Really) After Backlash To Her Rules For Concertgoers

5 days ago

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

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Dave Gahan, Josh Homme, Chrissie Hynde, & More Honor The Late Mark Lanegan At 60th Birthday Tribute

16 days ago

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

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Chrissie Hynde Explains Why Pretenders Concertgoers May Be Asked To Move Out Of The Front Row

65 days ago

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

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Jesse Lynn Madera – “Sweet Pretender”

79 days ago

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

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Happy Birthday Chrissie Hynde (Pretenders)

106 days ago

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

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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Kit Major’s “Garbage Planet” Video

117 days ago

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

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Pretenders Released “¡Viva El Amor!” 25 Years Ago Today

183 days ago

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

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Pretenders Released “Last Of The Independents” 30 Years Ago Today

226 days ago

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

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