In a festive twist that bridges her child-star past with her rock ‘n’ roll present, Taylor Momsen and her band The Pretty Reckless are set to drop a holiday EP that’s equal parts nostalgic and naughty. Titled Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas, the six-track collection arrives digitally on October 31, 2025—just in time for Halloween’s eerie edge to melt into Yuletide cheer—with a physical release following on November 14 via Fearless Records. Featuring four original songs infused with the band’s signature grit and two reimagined classics from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the EP promises to redefine holiday playlists for rock fans craving more bite than Bing Crosby.
Where Are You Christmas?
Listen to Where Are You Christmas? on Spotify. Song · The Pretty Reckless · 2025
Momsen, the fierce frontwoman of The Pretty Reckless, first enchanted audiences as the wide-eyed Cindy Lou Who in Ron Howard’s 2000 live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s holiday tale. At just seven years old, she delivered the plaintive “Where Are You Christmas?”—a moment that has lingered in pop culture for a quarter-century. Now, 25 years later, Momsen revisits that tune with a rock-infused visualizer that layers her matured, powerhouse vocals over swirling guitars and driving rhythms. The video, shared across social media, captures her in a pink babydoll dress, playfully decorating a towering, Grinch-green Christmas tree amid retro TV static and falling snowflakes, evoking a dreamlike blend of innocence and rebellion.
“This is 25 years in the making,” Momsen announced on X, teasing the EP alongside the single’s release. The tracklist kicks off with an atmospheric “Intro (Pretty Reckless Christmas),” setting a moody scene before diving into the cover of “Where Are You Christmas?” The originals follow: the cheeky “I Wanna Be Your Christmas Tree,” a sultry plea laced with double entendres; “Christmas Is Killing Me,” a bluesy lament on holiday overload; and “Blues On Christmas,” which trades twinkling bells for raw, heartbroken riffs. Rounding out the set are two Grinch staples—”Welcome Christmas” and a brooding take on “When We Were Young”—proving that even Whoville’s carols can get a reckless makeover.
Speaking to the emotional pull of the project, Momsen reflected on the full-circle moment: “Revisiting ‘Where Are You Christmas?’ 25 years later feels like coming home to a part of myself I hadn’t seen in a long time. I was just a child when I first sang it, and I never could’ve imagined the way the song, and the film, would stay with people for so long and unknowingly shape my career path as an adult. Recording it now, with all the life I’ve lived in between, I hear it through a different lens… but the heart of it is the same. It’s about wonder, hope and holding on to the magic—something I think we all need more than ever.” It’s a sentiment that echoes the EP’s core: amid the tinsel and eggnog, these songs remind us that the holidays can be as messy and exhilarating as a rock show.
Formed in 2009, The Pretty Reckless—comprising Momsen on vocals, Ben Phillips on guitar, Mark Damon on bass, and Jamie Perkins on drums—have built a legacy on unfiltered emotion and chart-topping anthems. Their 2021 album Death by Rock and Roll spawned three No. 1 rock radio singles and debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock and Top Rock Albums charts, a triumph born from grief after the loss of longtime producer Kato Khandwala. More recently, the band wrapped a massive support slot on AC/DC’s “Power Up” tour, playing to over three million fans across stadiums like Wembley and the Rose Bowl. Their latest single, the thunderous “For I Am Death,” dropped in August, hinting at a full-length album in the works. But this holiday detour? It’s pure, unadulterated fun—a “battle cry for life and hope” wrapped in holiday paper.
Fans won’t want to miss the merch drop, including signed vinyls in green smoke and translucent emerald variants (the latter exclusive to Revolver Magazine, limited to 300 copies), plus CDs with album art prints. Pre-orders are live now on the Fearless Records store, ensuring your copy arrives decked out for the season.
As October’s chill gives way to December’s glow, Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas stands as a bold invitation to reclaim the holidays on your own terms. Whether you’re blasting it from a Who-ville rooftop or a dimly lit dive bar, Momsen’s reckless spirit ensures one thing: this Christmas won’t be stolen—it’s ready to rock. Pre-save the EP today and let the magic (and the mayhem) begin.
