NME — The Pretenders have announced their first US tour since 2003, kicking off January 29 in Albany, NY. more info

NME — The Pretenders have announced their first US tour since 2003, kicking off January 29 in Albany, NY. more info

JamBase — PRETENDERS ANNOUNCE FIRST NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR SINCE 2003 TOUR IN SUPPORT OF WIDELY ACCLAIMED ALBUM BREAKUP THE CONCRETE The Pretenders The Pretenders announced a tour through North American starting January 29 at the Palace Theatre ... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Twisted TalesSpinner.com: To be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a band's first album must be at least 25 years old. In 2005, their first year of eligibility, the Pretenders were a shoo-in. Two original members, singer Chri... more info

Crazed Hits — Stacy Clark has signed to indie label Shangri-La, home to The Pretenders and Jerry Lee Lewis. We first featured her back in February while unsigned. SUBMIT MUSIC: Send MySpace links to info@crazedhits.com Stacy Clark signs to Shangri-La more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — The View used Oasis album Definitely Maybe for their inspiration while recording new material.The Same Jeans hit-makers made their latest album with Owen Morris, who has famously produced for The Verve, Ash and The Paddingtons among others.And he pla... more info

My Old Kentucky — Tune in at noon EST today (and again at midnight) for My Old Kentucky Blog Radio on SIRIUS XMU - on XM Channel 43 and on SIRIUS Channel 26 still.Today's Playlist:Chad VanGaalen - City Of Electric LightPaul McCartney & Linda McCartney - Monkberry Moon... more info

My Old Kentucky — As I write to you today, we stand on the precipice. I'm certain you realize it, but it bears repeating: Chinese Democracy, likely the most significant and anticipated popular music release ever, will soon be in our hot little hands. One can't compreh... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News, Exclusive, SessionsSpinner.com: "Chrissie Hynde's a rock 'n' roll singer who really should go back and study some country music," Bob Dylan told Rolling Stone 20 years ago. "She should go deeply into the heart of that stuff and th... more info

NME — Bloc Party, The Pretenders, CSS and Black Kids will headline a holiday celebration in downtown Los Angeles next month. more info