All Mariah Carey Wants Is You – Especially If You’re A Christmas Number 1

It’s almost inconceivable to think that Mariah Carey’s perennial favourite, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ is 25 years old this year. Almost as hard to believe is that the song has never made it beyond the number 3 spot (2018) on the Billboard Hot 100 charts – until now.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 17

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 17 – The Rising Share The True Meaning Of Christmas With Seasonal Single ‘Christmas Brought You Here’

Behind door number 17 of The Essential Advent Calendar we have Belfast favourites, The Rising, with their seasonal release, ‘Christmas Brought You Here’.

Drea Jeann – ‘Come Back To Me’

The music video Drea Jeann’s latest single, ‘Come Back To Me’, is luminous, and with the song effectively communicating through elemental imagery the idea of fighting tides and currents and returning to one another – no matter what.

David Norland – ‘Agate Or Barium’

If we know David Norland’s name, it’s most likely from his music which has featured on primetime tv. The film composer has also taken some detours along the way however, such as his score for the HBO show, ‘Dinner With Hervé’, which starred Peter Dinklage, and his score for ‘Anvil! The Story Of Anvil’ which documented the Canadian metal band of that name, who have been horrendously underrated, yet super-influential.

F$O Dinero – ‘Panty Droppa’

Basicially, F$O Dinero never sleeps – he’s been dropping singles like they’re going out of style, with the quality matching the quantity.

High Sierra Club – ‘Waiting’

If you don’t think social media has any place in music, then check out this story.

AUGUST 08 – ‘Good Girls’ (feat. Duckwrth)

Defining himself as “a street dude who writes pop songs”, August 08 is probably someone you know without even realising.

Tiavara – ‘Dazed’

Underground metal group Tiavara have been making their face melting sound in their homeland of Russia since 2013, and are now ready to conquer the world, starting with their song, ‘Dazed’.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 15

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 16 – Katie Melua Featuring Gori Women’s Choir ‘What A Wonderful World’

Door number 16 reveals ‘What A Wonderful World’ by the multi-award-winning artist Katie Melua, taken from her new limited edition ‘Live In Concert’ double album. Having previously topped the charts with her recording of the song with Eva Cassidy, on this ”magnificent and emotional” live version Katie is joined by the extraordinary voices of the Gori Women’s Choir.

An Old Friend – ‘Nesting’

An Old Friend is a well-oiled machine, the talented band ably supporting lead singer Cody Kohler’s vocals in their latest release, ‘Nesting’.

A Little More milk: Dublin Four Piece Kept Away The Cold At Dublin’s Workman’s Club 14 December

milk. have only been around for a minute but listening to them last night at Dublin’s Workman’s Club it feel as though it’s been at least two.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 15

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 15 – Ryan Brahms Delivers A Refreshing And Passionate Holiday Single, ‘Christmas Morning’

Singer-songwriter and producer Ryan Brahms delivers a refreshing and passionate holiday single behind the 15th door on our Essential Advent Calendar.