In what can only be described as a cosmic act of mercy, THE PRETTY RECKLESS has finally emerged from a five-year creative hibernation with their upcoming album *Dear God*. Apparently, lead vocalist Taylor Momsen needed every second of that time to not only “live life” but also to figure out how to properly yarn-bomb an entire tour bus.
During a recent SiriusXM appearance on *Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk*, Momsen explained the glacial pace of the album’s creation by saying, and I quote, “Writing, it’s something that I can’t force.” Fair enough. Forcing art is like forcing a cat into a bathtub—it’s messy, it’s loud, and the results are questionable at best. She also noted that she and guitarist Ben Phillips write everything themselves, with no outside help, because apparently, they enjoy the sweet, sweet suffering of self-imposed deadlines.
But here’s where things get truly unhinged: Momsen revealed her latest obsession—crocheting. Yes, the same woman who once prowled stages in fishnets and smeared eyeliner now finds solace in creating “endless blankets.” She claims it’s meditative, but let’s be real: she’s one dropped stitch away from opening an Etsy shop called “Rockstar Yarn Co.” Her bandmates must be thrilled. “Hey Taylor, can we finish this guitar solo?” “Hold on, I’m just adding fringe to a throw pillow.”
The upcoming single “When I Wake Up” promises a punk-driven sound, which is great news for anyone worried that her newfound crafting hobby might soften the band’s edge. And if the track doesn’t slap, well, at least she’ll have a cozy scarf to cry into.
*Dear God* also includes the band’s chart-topping single “For I Am Death,” which hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart last November. That’s their fourth consecutive No. 1, proving that either the world really loves brooding alt-rock or that radio programmers are just really into existential dread these days.
To celebrate the album’s release, THE PRETTY RECKLESS will embark on the *Dear God* tour, kicking off in North America before heading to Europe. This comes hot on the heels of their two-year stint opening for AC/DC on the *Power Up* tour, where they presumably learned valuable lessons like “never try to out-belt Brian Johnson” and “always bring a backup amp, because Angus might set his on fire.”
And if you thought 2026 couldn’t get any more chaotic for Momsen, think again. Last year, she performed at the MusiCares Person of the Year Gala honoring Mariah Carey (a true clash of aesthetics), joined SOUNDGARDEN for their Rock And Roll Hall of Fame induction, and even dropped a Christmas EP featuring a revamped “Where Are You Christmas?” Because nothing says “holiday cheer” like a goth-rock reimagining of a Cindy Lou Who classic.
So, as THE PRETTY RECKLESS prepares to unleash *Dear God* upon the world, let us all take a moment to appreciate the sheer audacity of a band that can go from shredding riffs to crocheting afghans without missing a beat. Whether you’re here for the music, the blankets, or just to see if Taylor ever finishes that scarf, one thing’s for sure: the rock gods are laughing—and they’re probably wearing something she made.
Chord F. Discord, the Beethoven of Buffoonery, is a self-taught expert in music who once claimed he could “play the kazoo in four languages.”
Born in Crescendo, Indiana, Chord’s first brush with fame came when he accidentally entered a yodeling contest thinking it was a pie-eating competition—and won both categories.
Chord F. Discord: proving that laughter, much like a poorly tuned ukulele, is truly universal.
