THE PRETTY RECKLESS
ANNOUNCE FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM
DEAR GOD
ARRIVING JUNE 26
PREMIERE NEW SINGLE
WHEN I WAKE UP
Record-breaking, platinum-selling rock band The Pretty Reckless have begun an explosive new era with the announcement of their forthcoming fifth studio album DEAR GOD (pre-order HERE) as well as a 2026 headlining world tour. Arriving alongside the announcement is their new single When I Wake Up, out now via Fearless Records.
Marking the beginning of a new creative chapter, DEAR GOD embraces vulnerability, intensity and artistic freedom, inviting listeners into one of the band’s most raw and uncompromising records yet. The band approached the album with a renewed commitment to raw diaristic songwriting. The high-octane new single When I Wake Up leans into a punk-driven sound while staying true to what has become the band’s signature: explosive guitars and Momsen’s unmistakable powerhouse vocal. The album will also include their chart-topping single For I Am Death, which hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart last November, marking their fourth consecutive No. 1 and the second time the band has achieved this impressive feat.
Speaking about the song and new album, frontwoman Taylor Momsen said “‘When I Wake Up’ is the story of a dream becoming a nightmare. When a life of excess leads you on a rollercoaster that is doomed to crash but you just can’t see it. It’s a good time…”
The Pretty Reckless will bring their electrifying stage performance to fans across the world with their all-new headlining DEAR GOD Tour. The tour will kick off in North America, making stops in New Orleans, Dallas, and Los Angeles before wrapping in Europe. This tour follows their incredible two-year long trek across the globe alongside AC/DC on the PWR UP Tour.
This upcoming marquee year follows a remarkable 12 months for the band, which included an acclaimed performance at the prestigious 2026 Musicares Person of the Year Gala, where Taylor honored the legendary Mariah Carey alongside the Foo Fighters, as well as a performance at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame where Taylor performed with Soundgarden for their induction. Additionally, the band released their holiday EP Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas, which features the revamped Where Are You Christmas? – the lead single hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart, reigniting over two decades of global fandom and nostalgia.
DEAR GOD Tracklisting:
01. Life Evermore Pt. 2
02. For I Am Death
03. When I Wake Up
04. Love Me
05. Dragonfire
06. Dear God
07. Life Evermore Pt. 3
08. About You
09. Spell On You
10. Rollercoaster of Life
11. Eye of the Storm
12. Devil in Disguise (Michelle’s Song)
13. Dark Days
14. Life Evermore Pt. 1
Photo Credit: Steph Gomez
About The Pretty Reckless:
The Pretty Reckless is a record-breaking rock band fronted by the incomparable Taylor Momsen, whose commanding vocals move seamlessly between raw power and haunting vulnerability. Known for their electrifying live performances, the band has toured the world with legends including AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, and Soundgarden.
Since their debut Light Me Up, they’ve earned global acclaim with hits including Heaven Knows and made history as the first female-fronted band to score seven No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. Their latest album, Death by Rock and Roll, is a visceral exploration of life, loss, and the enduring spirit of rock. In 2025, they released their holiday EP Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas, led by a reimagined version of Momsen’s iconic song Where Are You Christmas?.
Next, the band will release their forthcoming fifth studio album DEAR GOD and will support the album with a headlining world tour. Marking the beginning of a new creative chapter, DEAR GOD embraces vulnerability, intensity and artistic freedom, inviting listeners into one of the band’s most raw and uncompromising records yet. The album’s release is preceded by its lead single For I Am Death, which saw the band repeat their record of earning four consecutive number ones on Billboard’s mainstream rock chart.
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