Astrocolor - We Three Kings

Here's another cool track from Astrocolor.

Lightnin' Hopkins - Happy New Year

From the Texas blues guitarist,

this is the B-side to a 1953 single.

Momus - Fuck This Year

The artist known as Momus shares his feelings about the past year.

Wham! - Last Christmas

Love him or hate him, 

George Michael sold over 100 million albums.

He just died at the age of 53.

Dave Stewart - Christmas is for Lovers

Merry Christmas everyone.

Here's a nice one from Dave Stewart, the former Eurythmic,

who released a memoir this year.

Jonathan Roy - Driving Home For Christmas

I missed last year, but usually post a version of this tune 

every Christmas Eve. 

Here is a new one from the son of NHL legend, Patrick Roy.

Color TV - This Christmas

Yea. I don't know.

Just enjoy the music.

Brenna Red - Punk Rock Christmas

Have a punk rock Christmas,

from the Red family!

Body Language - Holiday

Brooklyn based Body Language animate their holiday contribution.

Lacuna Coil - Naughty Christmas

There aren't a lot of opportunities to post songs by

Italian goth metal bands. Enjoy this one from Lacuna Coil.

Office Romance - Twinkling Lights

"Our many different cultures notwithstanding, there's something about the holidays that makes the planet communal. Even nations that do not celebrate Christmas can't help but be caught up in the collective spirit of their neighbors, as twinkling lights dot the landscape and carols fill the air. It's an inspiring time of the year."

-Marlo Thomas

Deep Cuts - Comatose Come Christmas

Here's a good one from Houston, Texas.

John Lennon - Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

Yoko Ono has just put a bunch of John Lennon music

up on YouTube, including this Christmas classic.

"What have we done?"

The Gregory Brothers - Jingle Bells

"Christmas isn't a season, it's a feeling." -Edna Ferber

The Gregory Brothers make another happy song sad.

Super Furry Animals - The Gift That Keeps Giving

Super Furry Animals bring us the story of 

a kid who deserves a visit from Krampus.

Jaymay - This Is A Christmas Song, My Love

New Christmas album out this year from Jaymay.

This is the lead track.

Summer Camp - I Don't Wanna Wait Til Christmas

"I will honor Christmas in my heart,

and try to keep it all the year."

Summer Camp

The Lonely Wild - Holidays

This has to be one of the greatest holiday party videos ever.

The Lonely Wild really capture the season's grievings.

Smoky Knights - Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer

This is not a tune I ever expected to share here,

but I really like this version by Smoky Knights.

The darker sounding chorus is especially cool.

The Struts - Jingle Bells

I frikkin' love The Struts.

Check out this just released video.

Sparks - Christmas Without A Prayer

We posted an older Christmas song by Sparks three years ago.

This much newer one is from last year.

Work Drugs - Never Gonna Be Alone On Christmas

Work Drugs is a pretty cool mellow band from Philadelphia.

Here is their contribution to the holiday season.

Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas

King Crimson and ELP star, Greg Lake has died.

This was his biggest solo hit.

In 2013, we posted another version by Toyah.

Sugar & Tiger - Noel Christmas

"Let's be naughty and save Santa the trip."

- Gary Allen

Christmas rock & roll from Paris.

The Dollyrots - Because I'm Santa

The Dollyrots have released a few Christmas songs over the years.

This one is from 2012.

We showed you their Thanksgiving song last year.

The Yule Logs - I Walked With A Reindeer

The Yule Logs have been featured here before.

Here is another one from

"The hardest working band in snow business."

Dragonette - Merry Xmas (Says Your Text Message)

Dragonette just released their fourth album.

This is their holiday tune from 2012.

Use headphones if you're at work.

Astrocolor - Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

With a mellow electronic, ambient sound,

Astrocolor formed in Victoria, B.C. in 2015.

They plan on releasing a non-holiday album in 2017.

Kelley Ryan - It's Not Christmas

Enjoy this one from Kelley Ryan.

Originally released 25 years ago today,

on the Yuletunes album.

We showed you two more songs from this album
back in 2013.

Moonlight Breakfast - Gingerbread

All the way from Bucharest, 
please enjoy this Moonlight Breakfast treat.

Puddles Pity Party - Christmas Time Is Here

Christmas time is here.

Let's kick off December with a little help from

the "sad clown with the golden voice."

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - Ain't No Chimneys in the Projects

2016 continues to take its toll on musicians.

Fiery soul singer, Sharon Jones died yesterday.

The big C got her.

This tune from 2009 has become a classic.

Leon Russell - Christmas In Chicago

Songwriter, musician, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer,

Leon Russell has died.

This is the b-side to his 1972 Christmas single.

Tom Jones & Cerys Matthews - Baby It's Cold Outside

The real creepiness of this song is on full display here.

Hope it's not too cold wherever you are enjoying Halloween.

Prince - Another Lonely Christmas

Dearly beloved
We are gathered here today
To get through this thing called "life"

The legendary Prince has passed on.

The Eagles - Please Come Home For Christmas

The sad, sad news . . .

Glenn Frey has died.

David Bowie - Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy

David Bowie has died.

Below is the famous clip from a 1977

Bing Crosby Christmas Special.

Smoke Fairies - 3 Kings

Here is another of our annual Epiphany posts.

I'll bet you haven't heard this one today.

Nat King Cole - Judy Garland - Happy New Year

Happy new year? No.

Nat King Cole recorded this one in 1958, but it was never released

until The Very Thought of You was reissued in 2007.

Judy Garland also recorded this one.

MØ - New Year's Eve

MØ co-wrote one of my favorite songs in 2015,

Lean On, by Major Lazer.

Here is a great song released last year, just in time for New Year's Eve.

Cheap Trick - I Want You For Christmas

Congratulations to the newest members of

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

Cindi Lauper - Hard Candy Christmas

Cindi Lauper just recorded a cover of this tune 

that Dolly Parton sang in

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

Ms. Lauper released a Christmas album back in 1998.

Isabel Rose - Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah

Getting this one posted just under the wire.

The classic as sung by the wonderful Isabel Rose.

Click here for other Chanukah posts.

Scott Weiland - Winter Wonderland

Former Stone Temple Pilots  frontman,

Scott Weiland, was found dead last night.

Here is a tune from what turns out to be his final solo album.

Menace Beach - Holidays Are Heavy

Wow, I love this song.

My old ears have no idea what she is singing, but it sounds great.

Is this even a Christmas song?

Bob Marley - Give Thanks and Praises

Mi give thanks and praises to the most high Jah Rastafari. 

The Dollyrots - Let's Turkey Trot

Do the Turkey Trot with me.

Just like Little Eva back in '63.

Lynn Anderson - Ding-A-Ling The Christmas Bell

I beg your pardon.

I never promised you a timely post. This story is a couple days old.

R.I.P. Lynn Anderson. This song is from her 1971 Christmas album.

Chris Squire & Alan White - Run With the Fox

Sorry to report that founding member of Yes, 

bassist Chris Squire, has died.

This is a 1981 song he wrote and performed with Alan White.

Leon Redbone - Christmas Island

A very merry Leon Day to all!

Six months til Christmas.

B.B. King - Merry Christmas Baby

Another King passes on.

Rest in peace, B.B. King.