Multi-platinum Rock band THE PRETTY RECKLESS are launching an explosive new era. It begins today with the release of their brand-new single ‘When I Wake Up’. The track serves as the first preview of the band’s fifth studio album ‘Dear God’, which has been announced today for release on 26 June 2026 via Fearless Records.On ‘Dear God’ the band fully embrace their artistic freedom, creating a vulnerable and intense body of work. Listeners can expect one of the rawest and most uncompromising albums THE PRETTY RECKLESS have delivered to date. Approaching the record with a renewed commitment to authenticity, the album is characterised by honest performances and diary-like songwriting. With the energetic new single ‘When I Wake Up’, the band explore a new sonic direction while remaining true to their signature sound: cutting guitars, thunderous drums and the unmistakable, powerful voice of Taylor Momsen.
Taylor Momsen says of the song and the upcoming album:“‘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 show to fans around the world with their “Dear God headline tour.” The run begins in North America with stops in New Orleans, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York before heading to Europe, including two shows in Germany. The tour follows the band’s incredible two-year journey across the globe alongside AC/DC on the PWR UP Tour.
German Tour Dates
18 Nov 2026 - Berlin, Huxleys Neue Welt
21 Nov 2026 - Cologne, Carlswerk Victoria
The general ticket sale begins on Friday, 20 March at 10:00. An exclusive artist pre-sale will start on Tuesday, 17 March at 10:00, followed by a Spotify pre-sale on Thursday, 19 March at 10:00. Tickets: https://tidd.ly/4lqodxX
Earlier in the summer, THE PRETTY RECKLESS will also appear at the festivals Rock im Park (5 June) and Rock am Ring (6 June).
The significant year ahead follows twelve remarkable months for the band, including a celebrated performance at the prestigious MusiCares Person of the Year Gala in 2026, where Taylor Momsen joined FOO FIGHTERS in honouring the legendary Mariah Carey. She also appeared at the 2025 ceremony of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, performing alongside SOUNDGARDEN during the band’s induction. In addition, THE PRETTY RECKLESS released their festive EP ‘Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas’, rekindling more than two decades of fan enthusiasm and nostalgia worldwide.
Tracklist
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
THE PRETTY RECKLESS is the Rock band led by the incomparable Taylor Momsen, whose striking voice moves effortlessly between raw power and haunting vulnerability. Renowned for their electrifying live performances, the band have toured the world with legends such as AC/DC, THE ROLLING STONES and SOUNDGARDEN.
Since their debut album ‘Light Me Up’, the band have gained worldwide recognition with hits such as ‘Heaven Knows’ and made history as the first female-fronted band to achieve seven No.1 singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Their most recent album ‘Death by Rock and Roll’ offered a profound exploration of life, loss and the enduring spirit of Rock music.
In 2025 the band released the holiday EP ‘Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas’, including a new interpretation of Momsen’s iconic song ‘Where Are You Christmas?’. Next, the band will release their fifth studio album ‘Dear God’ and promote it with a headline world tour.
‘Dear God’ marks the beginning of a new creative chapter, defined by vulnerability, intensity and artistic freedom, inviting listeners into one of the rawest and most uncompromising albums of the band’s career. The album is preceded by the lead single ‘For I Am Death’, which saw the band continue their streak of four consecutive No.1 hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Source: Press Release
