The Pretty Reckless is an American rock band from New York City. The band was formed in 2009, and the current members are Taylor Momsen (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ben Phillips (lead guitar, backing vocals), Mark Damon (bass) and Jamie Perkins (drums).

After she began working with the producer Kato Khandwala, Taylor Momsen was introduced to guitarist Ben Philips, and the trio soon began writing together. Before signing to Interscope Records, The Pretty Reckless performed a number of small concerts around New York City and toured North America as the opening act for The Veronicas.

On August 31 2010, the band released their first studio album, Light Me Up. From this, three singles were released: “Make Me Wanna Die”, “Miss Nothing”, and “Just Tonight”. Upon its release, the album gained favourable reviews from critics, with AllMusic praising Taylor Momsen for

coming across as the strongest and bitchiest female vocalist to front an alt-rock band since Garbage’s Shirley Manson.

Their second studio album, Going to Hell, was released on March 12 2014, and debuted at number five on the Billboard 200. This marked their first top ten album. Five singles were spawned from Going to Hell, including “Heaven Knows” which Billboard described as “Queen’s “We Will Rock You” with Joan Jett vocals.”

The lead single from The Pretty Reckless’ third studio album, Take Me Down was released on July 15 2016.