Christmas may have packed up its lights for another year, but Johnny and the Razorblades make a strong case that some holiday punk belongs on repeat well past December. Their single “My Dead End Christmas” comes straight out of Pittsburgh’s gritty punk heart, delivering a sharp, melodic punch with a sneer, a hook, and a lot more honesty than most cheerful seasonal tunes dare to offer.
“My Dead End Christmas” isn’t about pretty wrapping paper or perfect postcard scenes. It leans into the reality many feel around the holidays — frustration, loneliness, chaos, and that feeling of looking around thinking, “Yeah… this is a mess, but it’s real.” The song hits with brisk guitars, punchy drums, and vocals that carry just enough bite to feel cathartic while still keeping things catchy and incredibly listenable.
There’s attitude here, but there’s also heart. Pittsburgh punk has always had this blue-collar authenticity, and Johnny and the Razorblades channel that energy beautifully. The result is a track that feels raw but tuneful, cynical but strangely comforting, like finding honesty in the middle of the noise.
Even with the holiday season gone, “My Dead End Christmas” works as a killer punk tune on its own. Loud, melodic, a little bitter, and very human — exactly the kind of song that deserves to stay in rotation long after the decorations are gone.
