The Pretty Reckless

The Pretty Reckless lands at O2 Academy Brixton in London on 1 December 2026. Formed in New York around singer-guitarist Taylor Momsen, the quartet blends hard rock muscle, post-grunge grit and a classic rock backbone. With Ben Phillips on guitar, Mark Damon on bass and Jamie Perkins on drums, the lineup has carved a sound built on heavy riffs, direct melodies and a moody imagery that runs through their catalogue.

From the punch of Light Me Up to the bluesy shades of Going to Hell and Who You Selling For, the band has pushed a darker, more classic feel without losing a taste for immediate choruses. Death by Rock and Roll, released in 2021, adds a more introspective layer, tackling loss and survival while keeping the guitars upfront. On stage, expect a tight, riff-driven set, Momsen’s smoky vocals and a flow that swings between 70s-tinged grooves, grunge echoes and slow-burn ballads. A night tracing their evolution across albums, played loud and straight to the point.