"It's the first album with my name on it," Hynde said in the announcement. "But it's not a solo album. In fact, making this album was more of a collaboration than any Pretenders album ever was."

The album takes its name from the city of Stockholm where Hynde recording the album at Ingrid Studios with co-writer/guitarist Bjorn Yttling of Peter, Bjorn and John at the helm.

"Stockholm" will feature guest appearances from Neil Young, John McEnroe and Joakim Ahlund of the Caesars. Hynde says of the album "I wanted to make a power pop album you could dance to - Abba meets John Lennon."