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

Stereogum — The The aren’t exactly the most famous group Johnny Marr ever performed in, but the guitarist played a key role in it once primary member Matt Johnson decided to expand it from his solo project into a full band in 1988. Following the dissolution... more info

Magnet Magazine — 35 years ago today, Pretenders released Packed!. Money can’t buy poverty. Read our classic Q&A with Chrissie Hynde: The post Pretenders Released “Packed!” 35 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Antimusic Rock — The 45th anniversary of Pretenders and Pretenders II are being celebrated by the syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands more info

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, Pretenders released their self-titled debut album. Some things you never outgrow. Read our classic Q&A with Chrissie Hynde: The post Pretenders Released Their Self-Titled Debut Album 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Mag... more info

Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Pretenders released their self-titled debut album. Some things you never outgrow. Read our classic Q&A with Chrissie Hynde: The post Pretenders Released Their Self-Titled Debut Album 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Mag... more info

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