(Available on all digital music platforms) Cosimo Lizzi‘s new holiday EP, Be Coz It’s Christmas, is a collection of timeless Christmas classics in Cosimo’s signature velvety-smooth, fireplace-warm vocal style. Recorded at Blackbird Studio and Baird Music Group in Nashville, Tennessee, the EP continues to show the command Cosimo Lizzi has over music of any genre. … Continue reading
Christmas is a refined and sophisticated addition to the stack of albums we joyfully pull out this time of year. Clearly, vocalist Judy Whitmore recognizes the importance of style when putting together a collection of holiday songs. She has her own bright and touching way with the material, and she surrounds herself with equally talented … Continue reading
Looking for something a little more sophisticated to listen to this Christmas? Wayne Wilkinson‘s Holly Tunes is a warm, elegant, jazz-infused holiday album that brings some classic carols to life with refreshing interpretations. The collection of songs is beautifully wrapped with sublime guitar work and an equally impressive interplay between the rhythm section and the other … Continue reading
Warm. As in “at a comfortably high temperature.” As in just right. As in the sound of Tori Martin’s tempting, comfy voice on her new single, “Warm For December.” It’s a sexy, fun number that is perfect for staying in during the current winter freeze, and it pairs well with her previous release, the energetic … Continue reading
“A Holiday’s a fine time for a mitzvah… whether you’re a Gentile or a Jew!” If you’ve been thinking that it’s about time someone came out with a new Jewish-Appalachian holiday song, you’re in luck. We can thank the band Handsome and the Humbles for answering our prayers. They’ve released the song “That’s A Mitzvah!” … Continue reading
Lori McKenna — “Christmas Is Right Here” Label: Thirty Tigers Produced by Lori McKenna, Luke Laird & Barry Dean, Christmas Is Right Here is a six song EP that does exactly what a new addition to your home’s treasured Christmas music collection should. It reminds, it celebrates, it contemplates, and it inspires. For McKenna, Christmas is an ever-changing kaleidoscope … Continue reading
Ingrid Michaelson — ‘Songs for the Season’ It seems I’m not alone. In the ever-growing stack of CDs on my desk, waiting to be reviewed, one jumped out at me that confirmed I wasn’t crazy for loving Christmas music year ’round. Ingrid Michaelson just might be a kindred Yuletide spirit. A few of her recent … Continue reading
Paul Mark — “December at the P.O.” Radiation Records Paul Mark’s recent contribution to the holiday song catalogue, “December at the P.O.,” is a compelling portrait of the postal workers we tend to take for granted at this time of year. It’s also an emotionally touching, lilting waltz that deserves to be heard by anyone … Continue reading
Curb Records’ recording duo, American Young, has released the music video for their own take on the popular holiday hit, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” American Young’s unique harmonies add a distinctive sound to the holiday classic that you thought you’d heard enough of… but then along comes a fresh take and it’s time for rediscovery. … Continue reading
Balsam Range — It’s Christmas Time The idea of buying Christmas music in October may seem, in the abstract, to be unthinkable. But when you get right down to it, good Christmas music can also make one’s desire for the holidays increase. Put on a classic album and I’ll bet you start longing for TV … Continue reading
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