The Pretenders Relentless , this Friday, the 15th .
The album is the successor to Hate for Sale (2020) and was produced by David Wrench , who has previously worked with Courtney Barnett and David Byrne and has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards.
The album features Chrissie Hynde (vocals), Kris Sonne (drums), Chris Hill (bass), Dave Page (bass), and Carwyn Ellis (keyboards and guitars). The new album, Relentless , also includes a guest appearance by Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead .
Regarding the album title, Chrissie Hynde explains (via Consequence of Sound ): “I like to research the various meanings and origins of a word. And I liked the definition: 'showing no reduction in intensity'. So, when it came to the album title, it felt fitting. You know… continuing to do it. I think anyone in a band is constantly questioning whether they should continue. It starts as a youthful pursuit and eventually makes you wonder: why am I doing this? It’s the life of an artist. You never retire. You become relentless . ”
Listen now to the new album from The Pretenders: