The Pretty Reckless and Taylor Momsen Return with a Bold Christmas EP Release
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Taylor Momsen and The Pretty Reckless are back this week with a holiday offering that captures all the nostalgia, rock energy, and sweeping emotion. Their new EP reclaims a long-loved classic and adds bold original songs that push at the boundaries of a Christmas record can be. Taking a fresh momentum and new creative direction as a band, it is a release that is both surprising and undeniably theirs.
According to a press release from Fearless Records/Concord, the new EP can be streamed digitally now and has been available physically since November 14th via Fearless Records.
Alongside “Where Are You Christmas?,” the EP introduces four new songs that still channel The Pretty Reckless’ passion and defiance, redefining what a Christmas record is traditionally supposed to sound like. Sonically, the EP spans the full spectrum of the emotions felt during the season, from stripped-back, expressive ballads to harder-hitting, grittier tracks.
While some songs lean into a more familiar holiday warmth, like “I Wanna Be Your Christmas Tree” others carry the sentiment of The Pretty Reckless’ rock foundation, like “Christmas Is Killing Me“. The result is a collection that feels recognizable yet distinctly their own. Momsen’s dynamic vocals tie it all together, adding depth, bite, and power to music that’s both soulful and timeless.
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Watch the visualizer for “Where are you Christmas” on YouTube:
Speaking about the EP, Taylor said “Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas started as just one song, but the moment we got into the studio, it took on a life of its own. There was so much emotion, nostalgia and chaos wrapped up in it that it didn’t feel right to leave it standing alone. To really honor it, I needed to build a whole world around it. That’s how this project became a full body of work. Something bigger, deeper and far more personal than I ever expected.”
Since their debut, The Pretty Reckless have carved out a place as one of rock’s most fearless and successful acts, with multiple No. 1 singles and a reputation for pushing boundaries in the industry. Their latest single “For I Am Death” is #1 on the Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Chart and only continues to grow at radio. Taylor, who will take the stage at this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 8, continues to lead the charge. With Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas, the band delivers the ultimate gift for fans old and new: a holiday collection that breaks tradition, reflects their artistic evolution, and captures the authenticity that has characterized their sound from the start.
About The Pretty Reckless
The Pretty Reckless is a record-breaking rock band fronted by the incomparable Taylor Momsen, whose commanding vocals move seamlessly between raw power and haunting vulnerability. Known for their electrifying live performances, the band has toured the world with legends including AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, and Soundgarden. Since their debut Light Me Up, they’ve earned global acclaim with hits including “Heaven Knows” and made history as the first female-fronted band to score seven No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. Their latest album, Death by Rock and Roll, is a visceral exploration of life, loss, and the enduring spirit of rock. They recently began to usher in their next chapter with their single “For I Am Death.” As of recent, they have released their holiday EP Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas, led by a reimagined version of Momsen’s iconic song “Where Are You Christmas?”.
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