The Essential Advent Calendar: December 20

Essential Advent Calendar: December 20 – Carly Rae Jepsen Releases New Holiday Song “It’s Not Christmas Till Somebody Cries”

On Day 20 of The Essential Advent Calendar, pop dynamo Carly Rae Jepsen brings some much-needed Yuletide cheer a little early with her cheeky new song “It’s Not Christmas Till Somebody Cries,” out on 604/Schoolboy/Interscope Records. The snappy, synthy jingle—which grapples with vegan boyfriends, political uncles, and grandpas on edibles—sees the Grammy-nominated star doing what she does best: finding the joy in every situation, even when tears are falling. “It’s Not Christmas Till Somebody Cries” is available now at all digital retailers.

Josh Ramsay Speaks To EP About Marianas Trench, New Album ‘Phantoms’, And Touring

Canadian band Marianas Trench have been around for the best part of twenty years, forming in 2001, releasing five albums since then, and touring extensively, most often around Canada and the USA, but also in Australia, the UK and Europe. At London’s KOKO venue, during their UK tour in May 2017, lead singer Josh Ramsay said how he was humbled at how many people were at the show, especially considering they had never released an album in the UK. The venue was packed solid, made up of fans, the curious, and media. All left impressed and wanting more. This year, Marianas Trench *have* released an album in the UK, the magnificent ‘Phantoms’, written around the theme of being haunted by the memory of people in our past. Lisa had the chance to speak to Josh Ramsay, and asked him about the album, the songwriting process, and just when they were hoping to get back to the UK.

‘Teen Spirit Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’ Out Today On Interscope Records

Interscope Records today released ‘Teen Spirit Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’, a 14- track collection that provides a window into the world of Violet – played by Elle Fanning in the upcoming film, which opens in select theatres on April 12. Produced by Fred Berger (La La Land), Teen Spiritmarks the directorial debut of Max Minghella. You can download/stream Teen Spirit Original Motion Picture Soundtrack HERE.