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The December roundup of our punk column ‘In Defense of the Genre’ includes recent news, reviews, and features, along with a list of the best songs of the month.

After a few years of milder temperatures on New Year’s Day, 2026 began with frigid cold, bitter winds, and a dusting of snow over the streets and sidewalks of NYC, but none of that could stop the beloved annual tradition, which is now in its 123rd year.

She also played CNN’s broadcast with Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper in Times Square.

They released the very good Julien Baker-produced ’Spring Grove’ this year.

Their new album ’Caveman Wakes Up’ is one of our favorites of the year.

Amber, Matt, Maddie, Carson, Jackie & Dan all gave us their Best of 2025 lists. Check ’em out.

Post-punk icons, Britpop legends, garage rock groups, OG shoegazers, electronic innovators, post-rock pioneers, Sassy Magazine cover stars, and more

The duo wrapped up their huge 2025, which saw them return with their first album in over 25 years, in NYC.

Featuring Pulp, Suede, Saint Etienne, Stereolab, The Charlatans, Richard Ashcroft, Paul Weller, Gruff Rhys, The Divine Comedy, and more.

His debut solo album, ’Dark Star,’ arrives in March.