Now that Thanksgiving is over and the Christmas season is starting to get into full swing, here are some songs that you should have on your new release radar.
1) Breland – “The Christmas Song”
https://open.spotify.com/track/0oXcucBOAdY367JhsKQMSN?si=aacbf46a2d62439a
https://youtu.be/dyYIhK-hkJA?si=2rORryQCoWxhzPNd
https://www.instagram.com/breland/
In this new rendition of the holiday classic, pop-country superstar Breland absolutely sleighs!
2) John Vincent III – “That’s Just The Way It Is, Babe”
https://open.spotify.com/track/6gm6YWtABGHoCjfKiA0Btu?si=d63b83399bee41c9
https://youtu.be/Lf5YXg4y1D0?si=_LEFbXpsTe-tc0IC
https://www.instagram.com/johnvincent3/
This song from John Vincent III is all of the attitude wrapped up in all of the vibes. You are not going to want to skip this tune.
3) Emma Zander – “Not a Fairytale”
https://open.spotify.com/track/1zz38HPcW6kKy4p6sPvkXE?si=6b1254840fff4fd2
https://youtu.be/Fr3pH2uCHmw?si=Dqx4As6eSCkW3Xu1
https://www.instagram.com/emmazander/
Newcomer Emma Zander has just released her new single “Not a Fairytale”. This song is everything you could possibly want from a vibey female anthem. Stream now!
4) Eighty Ninety – “Ruins”
https://open.spotify.com/track/09MZvk9wgXfcDiavztq1I3?si=3943a34e95c949d4
https://youtu.be/iGsBuydFW78?si=IA9lz-byULstN–N
https://www.instagram.com/eightyninety8090/
New from the band Eighty Ninety is their song “Ruins”. This song is a wrecking ball that will leave you in absolute ruins.
5) Lovetta – “Gravity”
https://open.spotify.com/track/2U4Xl2CECWzLUN8PA7mlpY?si=d914b8f8237e441d
https://youtu.be/UJVGbBX9ULE?si=D11Z7BjCokuWzL1m
https://www.instagram.com/lovettamusic/
This song from YEM favorite Lovetta, “Gravity” definitely defies it. Check it out wherever you get your music today.
6) Chris Isaak – “Dogs Love Christmas Too”
https://open.spotify.com/track/0cCBXeQJRiGi0lo2BP417e?si=2b016d4b1dde41d9
https://youtu.be/f0W0cK1FBlc?si=6Yj8X1YPUW99nccz
https://www.instagram.com/chrisisaak/
In this sweet, pet-friendly Christmas tune, listen as Chris Isaak brings the holiday season to life with his best friend by his side. Definitely a new Christmas classic.
7) Bill Anderson – “The Country I Grew Up With”
https://open.spotify.com/track/0RJemk82WGdF1spskZmxyL?si=659b61d5eae24d2e
https://youtu.be/jv62SNmQgXQ?si=UwsLZTIOUWdq4BHw
https://www.instagram.com/whisperinbillanderson/
This sweet and reminiscent country song from icon Bill Anderson and friends shows us the true reason for freedom and is definitely something to be thankful for this holiday season.
8) TCTS – “Say No More”
https://open.spotify.com/track/4JbeTykkOPSKsFoqJLF4Iw?si=609c666aea8e4442
https://youtu.be/mtNEQn4jeuQ?si=KOwR46HOvsHmVfXW
https://www.instagram.com/tctsofficial/
Band TCTS has just released this collaboration “Say No More” and it is the perfect vibe for your playlist. If you like artist like Calvin Harris, you are definitely going to want to check this out.
9) The Sees – “The Calling”
https://open.spotify.com/track/26rYyD6gH9HUVQHiDgSnZH?si=0fd67e6f3cd04227
https://youtu.be/HkXsV-uy9U4?si=ZISnix-eIAunAtlZ
https://www.instagram.com/theseesmusic
New band The Sees have just released this banger “The Calling” and it is a beautiful masterpiece. Check it out wherever you get your music today.
10) Queen Naija – “No Fake Love”
https://open.spotify.com/track/78gQYozG747Ff2Hf9GS64j?si=9f328da52ca94cc9
https://youtu.be/358VN9YWoWk?si=_lkajRHssM3QWx8_
https://www.instagram.com/queennaija/
In this new pop hip-hop banger from Queen Naija and Youngboy Never Broke Again, we get a high energy tune that will be sure to be stuck in your head.
11) John Robert – “Westward Bound”
https://open.spotify.com/track/54ZLlmqMwGoV5aXjPm1u9h?si=6d59043fea3543a3
https://youtu.be/bP28eqq8m7A?si=lxB88_MjrtKI8nZr
https://www.instagram.com/johnrobert/
Indie newcomer John Robert has just released his second single off of this project “Westward Bound” is the perfect windows down song. If you like Mac Demarco or The Lumineers check out John Robert now!
12) Mia Van De Loo – “fairytale”
https://open.spotify.com/track/4mrG6i9bPkdOngn8Esn2c2?si=8cdc1a0278ea4878
https://youtu.be/JXkGXSob0SU?si=ifJ8EwdfuvlZ-YIC
https://www.instagram.com/mia.vandeloo/
Newcomer Mia Van De Loo’s new tune is as dreamy as it sounds. Catch the catchy indie pop ballad now.
13) Erase Theory – “The Good Kind”
https://open.spotify.com/track/0B7LUk2BeVDOOqEMW40jVg?si=135ecbce1e5149c7
https://youtu.be/o2UFBFmUKRg?si=Dlxl7pkEXdNJuMF0
https://www.instagram.com/erasetheory/
Band Erase Theory released their new single “The Good Kind” and it is a lyrical and melodic masterpiece that you don’t want to miss.
14) Madge – “Tall Grass” (Feat. Portugal the Man)
https://open.spotify.com/track/16xByqosP9Dj6yjpV7sfvd?si=86ec763b944f419d
https://youtu.be/F-Csrhyik8U?si=m59SzUXsEfCAt56R
https://www.instagram.com/madge.tv/
New from artist Madge is her album Boxjar, with the single “Tall Grass” featuring Portugal the Man. If you like an edgy pop-rock sound then this is perfect for you.
15) Kopper and Kash – “God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman”
https://open.spotify.com/track/2P42VfI7tpuN0GLJGTfMyi?si=1e47b81f6c674572
https://youtu.be/O4g6r09K7Co?si=tOrizfTdtfutCXEw
https://www.instagram.com/kopperandkash/
Check out this new rendition of the classic Christmas tune “God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman”. It’s a sweet song that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
16) The Northern – “Drown”
https://open.spotify.com/track/7pvqyx9p5bDuPeoLVP6dOK?si=6ea56c6bc0294983
https://youtu.be/tNMEeivVaAM?si=sqyUkPxRrQcHYmgZ
https://www.instagram.com/thenorthernto/
New band The Northern’s song “Drown” is an intense song with powerful melodies, but is perfect to rock out to.
17) Blessid Union of Souls – “I Believe”
https://open.spotify.com/track/7qnNnQTGxdzI2wZWpa0vDD?si=6eefbb00e2534e14
https://youtu.be/m0GFRRbve1g?si=y9CA4_CflgwPYilC
https://www.instagram.com/blessidunion/
In this refresh of an old classic, “I Believe” is brought back with a fire. If you don’t already know and love this song, you are definitely going to want to check it out.
18) Neck Deep – “We Need More Bricks”
https://open.spotify.com/track/5F3HNBitIp7FkxhBl8SNgW?si=ea99bfceaf984a07
https://youtu.be/CHhIoUxOisM?si=IqpC00p94Hyz18aa
https://www.instagram.com/neckdeepuk/
Band Neck Deep’s new song “We Need More Bricks” is a powerful song that you are going to want on your nostalgic rock playlist. If you like songs like “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World or “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers, this song is for you.
19) Off Lights – “Back to Life”
https://open.spotify.com/track/1aBzqyrVm1mOIqarIn9VB0?si=7a25f0b876d54b37
https://youtu.be/XDseTZSHqds?si=ydxPHtB-Bi8pcl4U
https://www.instagram.com/offlightsmusic/
Off Lights new tune “Back to Life” is a banger from start to finish. Stream wherever you get your music today.
20) Paul McDonald and the Mourning Doves – “Maybe This Christmas”
https://open.spotify.com/track/0EhAFg02A4yXZhXxXzFfjY?si=43a449dd46ec417b
https://youtu.be/Ashk1t72Vbg?si=yGLWC7F1-vdmcoWd
https://www.instagram.com/thepaulmcdonald/
If you’re looking for a new Christmas song to refresh that overplayed playlist, this song from Paul McDonald is for you. Check it out now!