Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, the Pretenders released Get Close—on what would’ve been James Honeyman-Scott’s 30th birthday. To just turn the page, like walking onstage. Read our classic Chrissie Hynde Q&A: The post The Pretenders Released “Get Close”... more info

Magnet Magazine — 10 years ago today, Pretenders released Alone. Yeah, what are you gonna do about it? Read our review of this essential album: The post Pretenders Released “Alone” 10 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — Chrissie Hynde is famously not easy to impress and has even been accused of being grumpy. The Pretenders icon is often going on rants — rants about composers, concertgoers, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and more. However, she likes Taylor Swift's... more info

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, the Pretenders released Pretenders II. Waste not want not. Read our classic Q&A with Chrissie Hynde and also our Sound Check on sophomore slumps, featuring Pretenders II as well as the second LPs from the Clash, the Smiths, the St... more info

Stereogum — Billy Steinberg, a pop songwriter behind a startling number of classic hits, has passed away. Steinberg helped write huge hits for artists like Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, the Bangles, Whitney Houston, Heart, and the Pretenders, and he was still penning b... more info

Stereogum — A couple months ago, Chrissie Hynde — founder and sole permanent member of the Pretenders — announced a stacked duets album under her own name, featuring artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Brandon Flowers, Debbie Harry, Shirley Manson, and Alan... 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

Stereogum — Ever since 1978, Chrissie Hynde has been the founder and sole permanent member of the Pretenders, one of the all-time great rock bands. The Pretenders are coming up on the 50-year mark, and they’re still making records; their Relentless LP cam... more info

Stereogum — Comedian Bill Burr has already made his case for rock lineage by possibly being Billy Corgan’s brother. Now, he’s proving rock ‘n’ roll runs through his veins by playing some classic tunes with British legends the Pretenders. more info

Stereogum — In a world of polite, professional eulogies, Chrissie Hynde is bringing passion and brutal honesty. The Pretenders leader took to social media to mourn composer Lalo Schifrin, who passed away last week, and she also used it as an opportunity to ra... more info