Hit Parader #8: The Pretty Reckless

Hit Parader #8: The Pretty Reckless

August 2026 — $12.99

Hit Parader #8: The Pretty Reckless

August 2026

In Hit Parader Issue #8, Taylor Momsen opens up like never before. On the cover, the Pretty Reckless frontwoman reflects on Dear God, the most personal album of her career, revealing why she sees herself as a songwriter before a singer, how grief and life experiences shaped the record, and why she’s no longer interested in chasing fame. From her admiration for Chris Cornell and John Lennon to the creative magic behind songs that seemed to write themselves, Momsen offers an unfiltered look at the vulnerability, honesty, and artistic conviction driving one of rock’s most fearless voices. 

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In This Issue...

Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo Dug Deep to Make ‘Pure Ecstasy’

Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo Dug Deep to Make ‘Pure Ecstasy’

On Beartooth's sixth studio LP, Shomo opens up about creative risk, emotional catharsis, and the rediscovered joy of making music.

Yard Act’s Newfound Freedom on ‘You’re Gonna Need A Little Music’

Yard Act’s Newfound Freedom on ‘You’re Gonna Need A Little Music’

Leeds post-punk luddites Yard Act tossed the bottlenecks and external pressure aside to create their most confident, distilled music to date.

Evil Island’s Johnny Whitney & Cody Votolato In Depth on Their Favorite Project To Date

Evil Island’s Johnny Whitney & Cody Votolato In Depth on Their Favorite Project To Date

The supergroup featuring members of The Blood Brothers, Glassjaw, and OFF! made a screaming statement with its debut LP, Terraform the Afterlife.

Finn Wolfhard on ‘Fire From The Hip’ and Necessity Over Spontaneity

Finn Wolfhard on ‘Fire From The Hip’ and Necessity Over Spontaneity

The actor-musician talks songwriting restraint, classic-rock origins, and what went into 'Fire From the Hip'.