The Pretty Reckless have released a striking new video for “When I Wake Up,” offering an unfiltered look into a turbulent chapter of frontwoman Taylor Momsen’s life.
Directed by Momsen herself, the video draws directly from a period she describes as chaotic and self-destructive, aiming to present that time with complete honesty. Rather than polishing the visuals, Momsen intentionally leaned into the rawness of the footage. “Reality doesn’t come color-corrected, and I didn’t want to change what we captured,” she explained. “The imperfection is the grade.”
The clip features a number of notable cameos, including Jessica Szohr, Connor Paolo, and Foo Fighters members Pat Smear and Ilan Rubin. Their appearances add a sense of contrast throughout the video, with moments that feel more grounded set against the otherwise gritty and emotionally heavy tone.
“When I Wake Up” is set to appear on The Pretty Reckless’ upcoming album Dear God, which is scheduled for release on June 26. The project will mark the band’s next full-length effort and continues their evolution sonically and thematically.
In support of the new material, The Pretty Reckless have also announced a European and UK headline tour set to kick off in November and run through December, bringing the new songs to audiences overseas later this year.
The Pretty Reckless 2026 Tour Dates:
07/10 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
07/11 Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium ^
07/15 Columbus, OH – Ohio Stadium ^
07/17 Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
07/19 Madison, WI – Camp Randall Stadium ^
07/21 Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
07/23 Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
07/24 San Antonio, TX – Alamodome ^
07/25 Dallas, TX – House of Blues
07/28 Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High ^
07/31 Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
08/01 Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium ^
08/02 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
08/05 San Francisco, CA – Levi’s Stadium ^
08/07 Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
08/09 Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium ^
08/11 Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
08/13 Vancouver, BC – BC Place ^
08/15 Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre
08/27 Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium ^
08/28 Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company
08/29 New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
08/31 Houston, TX – NRG Stadium ^
09/03 Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
09/04 South Bend, IN – Notre Dame Stadium ^
09/08 St. Louis, MO – The Dome at America’s Center ^
09/09 Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
09/10 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
09/12 Montreal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau ^
09/16 Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium ^
09/22 Hampton, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
09/24 Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues
09/25 East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium ^
09/26 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
09/29 Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field ^
11/09 Madrid, Spain – La Riviera
11/10 Barcelona, Spain – Razzmatazz
11/14 Milan, Italy – Fabrique
11/16 Prague, Czech Republic – Forum Karlín
11/18 Berlin, Germany – Huxleys Neue Welt
11/21 Cologne, Germany – Carlswerk Victoria
11/23 Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live
11/24 Paris, France – Zénith
11/26 Bristol, UK – The Prospect Building
11/27 Wolverhampton, UK – Civic Hall
11/29 Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse
12/01 London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton
12/03 Glasgow, UK – Barrowland
^ with AC/DC