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
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Ingrid Michaelson — ‘Songs for the Season’
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’s “December at the P.O.” — A Holiday Carol Gone Postal
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
American Young’s “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”
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’
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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