The December (and very early January) 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.

These five alternative anti-Christmas songs are perfect for anyone who isn't exactly excited about the holiday season. (We won't judge.) ...

Amongst all that, there were also a lot of great songs. Of course, the top punk songs still get played. They are well-known ...