The Pretty Reckless have released their latest single, “Love Me,” via Fearless Records, marking the third preview from their upcoming fifth studio album, Dear God. The track continues to build anticipation for the record, which is set for release on June 26.
“Love Me” delivers a heavy, emotionally raw sound that blends the band’s signature guitar-driven intensity with Taylor Momsen’s powerful vocals. Produced by Momsen alongside Ben Phillips and Jonathan Wyman, the song leans into a more refined yet aggressive sonic edge while maintaining the band’s hard-hitting rock identity.
Momsen describes “Love Me” as deeply personal and emotionally exposed: “‘Love Me’ came from a place I didn’t want to admit I was in. There’s this moment in your life where you’re so hollowed out that you start bargaining with God, not even for happiness, just for proof that someone sees you. That’s what this song is. It’s not pretty. It’s not wrapped up. It’s just a raw, ugly need and I think that’s exactly why people connect with it.” See the ‘Love Me’ visualizer – HERE.
The album Dear God will also include the band’s recent release “When I Wake Up,” and the hit song “For I Am Death,” which topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart last November. The milestone marked the band’s fourth straight No. 1 on the chart and the second time they’ve achieved that streak.
‘When I Wake Up’ arrived alongside the official music video for the song, directed by Momsen & Chris Acosta; check it out – HERE.
In support of the new album, The Pretty Reckless will launch the Dear God Tour on July 10 in Raleigh, North Carolina, with stops planned in cities including New Orleans, Dallas, and Los Angeles before wrapping up on September 26 at Silver Spring, Maryland, before the band moves into a larger 2026 global touring cycle. Full dates are available on ThePrettyReckless.com, or head to Ticketmaster for details.
‘Dear God’ drops June 26; presave – HERE.
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