Jamie Alimorad is officially flipping the holiday script with his first-ever Christmas release, “Santa Sucks,” and honestly—it’s the festive chaos we didn’t know we needed. Known for his thoughtful songwriting, the award-winning singer-songwriter takes a sharp left turn into humor, irony, and childhood disappointment, proving that Christmas songs don’t always have to be wrapped in romance and mistletoe.
Born from a casual conversation with a friend, “Santa Sucks” pokes fun at the predictable tropes of modern holiday music. Instead of longing glances and snowy love stories, Alimorad zooms in on a kid who does everything right—only to end up completely snubbed by Santa. It’s playful, relatable, and surprisingly cathartic. Let’s be real: we’ve all had that Christmas.
Musically, the track is bright and polished, balancing humor with genuine heart. Alimorad handles lead and background vocals along with piano duties, while co-producer Jordan Sherman fills out the sound with guitar, bass, synths, and additional vocals. The production feels big, festive, and intentionally communal—especially during the chorus, which features over 50 background vocalists made up of Alimorad’s students, family, and friends from around the world. That sense of togetherness becomes the song’s secret weapon.
Underneath the jokes, “Santa Sucks” taps into something universal: unmet expectations and learning to laugh through the disappointment. It’s a holiday anthem for kids of all ages who didn’t get what they asked for—but still showed up for the season.
‘Santa Sucks’ is proof that holiday music can be hilarious, heartfelt, and wildly relatable—Jamie Alimorad turns festive frustration into a joyful, communal sing-along that feels refreshingly honest
