The Pretty Reckless

The Pretty Reckless play The Underworld in London on 1 June 2026. Led by singer-guitarist Taylor Momsen, the New York quartet pushes a dark-edged rock that blends hard rock crunch, post-grunge grit and a classic rock pulse. With Ben Phillips on guitar, Mark Damon on bass and Jamie Perkins on drums, the band runs on tight interplay, thick riffs and hooks that stick without excess.

On stage, they move from the bite of Light Me Up through the blues-tinged swagger of Going to Hell and Who You Selling For, into the more inward shadows of Death by Rock and Roll. Expect a set that balances early singalongs with newer songs shaped by loss and survival. Momsen’s rasp cuts through big refrains, while lyrics circle disillusion, religion and desire. Guitars snarl and ring, drums stay straight and heavy, and the low end keeps it grounded; tempos swing from slow-burn to release without losing focus.

No theatrics, just heavy, melodic songs delivered close and direct. The Pretty Reckless line up the riffs, push the dynamics and let the choruses carry the room, drawing a line between their grunge heritage and a lean, live classic rock feel.