The Pretenders Outdo Cat Power in Central Park

Touring behind their first album in six years, Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders show they haven't lost a step.
The Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde / Photo by Kathryn Yu

Even at 57, Chrissie Hynde has still got it. After three decades, one of the Pretenders’ two remaining original members (drummer Martin Chambers is the other one) has held onto her provocative snarl and influential biker chick style.

Pretenders, Cat Power, and Juliette Lewis Tour Together

Click here to find out when the ladies of rock will perform in your hometown!
The Pretenders

Blondie and Pat Benatar will have a little competition on the touring circuit this summer.

New Tours: Tokyo Police Club, the Pretenders

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Tokyo Police Club

Fresh off of a jaunt opening for power-pop titans Weezer, Canadian post-punk quartet Tokyo Police Club are gearing up a North American tour kicking off February 24 in Providence, RI. The boys will hit major cities along the East Coast and Midwest before concluding March 19 in Pontiac, MI.

SPIN.com's Best of the Week, October 6-13

Read up on Green Day's next album and Metallica's tour, get spankin' new tunes from Minus the Bear and Manchester Orchestra, and check out the week's other top stories!
Green Day

As you get ready to celebrate Columbus Day, check out our scoop on Green Day's next full-length and Metallica's upcoming tour, and listen to exclusive new tunes from Manchester Orchestra, Minus the Bear, and others. Plus: Get more of the best from the past week:

New Albums from Oasis, Deerhoof, the Pretenders, and More!

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Oasis' Liam Gallagher / Photo by Alex Crick

Here's a rundown of the albums available online and in record stores today:

Stream the Pretenders' Complete New Album

Frontwoman Chrissie Hynde and Co. return with the SPIN-praised set Break Up the Concrete . Hear the whole record here!
The Pretenders

With spiky Americana rock'n'roll riffs, mournful lyrical reflections, and plenty of punk sass, Chrissie Hynde and her Pretenders return with their much-anticipated new album, the SPIN-approved Break Up the Concrete. Below, listen to the record in its entirety.

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