Chrissie Hynde Shares Exciting Update on The Pretenders' Upcoming Album and Tour Plans
Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders has shared an update with fans about the band's upcoming album. In a recent social media post, Hynde mentioned that she and guitarist James Walbourne have been working on new songs for the next Pretenders album. She expressed her excitement for this creative process, which she finds enjoyable alongside recording and touring.
Hynde previously mentioned in March that the album was tentatively titled Outlaw and that recording was set to begin in the coming months. The band's last tour concluded in May 2025, and Hynde admitted in her letter that she is starting to miss performing live. She hinted at the possibility of doing shows next year and expressed her fondness for seeing familiar faces in the audience.
In a lighthearted reference to a past social media post, Hynde acknowledged a previous incident where she jokingly asked fans to move back a few rows to see new faces in the crowd. She reassured longtime fans of her love for them and her eagerness to spot them in the audience during shows. As of now, there is no official release date for the new Pretenders album, with their latest album, Relentless, having been released in 2023.
In conclusion, fans of The Pretenders can look forward to new music as Hynde and Walbourne continue to work on the band's next album. The anticipation for upcoming shows and the promise of fresh experiences for both the band and their loyal supporters add to the excitement surrounding The Pretenders' future endeavors.