Tag: Essential Advent Calendar

The Essential Advent Calendar – December 25: Alt-Pop Artists Emma Tea And Clara Thadea Present ‘Grown Up (At Christmas)’, An Intimate Festive Song Dealing With Ever-Growing Distance From Family

December 25, 2023

Written one frosty evening last December when the pair were feeling particularly nostalgic, ‘Grown Up (At Christmas)’, is peppered with humorous snippets of repetitive conversations had with loved ones during the festive season. These irritating interactions serve as a stark reminder that they no longer know one another like they once did. A song that, at its core, reflects upon the passing of time, and hears the artists express the uneasiness and disappointment of not being where they imagined they would be at this point in life.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 25

The Essential Advent Calendar – December 24: The 2023 Washboard Union Christmas Country Special On More Radio Stations Than Ever

December 24, 2023

This holiday season, JUNO Award-winning and nine-time Canadian Country Music Association Award winners, The Washboard Union will host their fourth annual “A Washboard Union Christmas” on Corus Radio Country stations and more than 32 more radio stations across Canada, and for the first time SiriusXM Canada. 

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 24

The Essential Advent Calendar – December 23: Olivia Lunny Releases Festive Video For ‘Under The Lights’

December 23, 2023

Rapidly rising pop powerhouse Olivia Lunny has released a visualiser for her festive single ‘Under The Lights’, released last year.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 23

The Essential Advent Calendar – December 22: Alexis Ffrench Releases New Festive Album, ‘Christmas Piano with Alexis Ffrench’

December 22, 2023

The world’s most exciting composer and pianist Alexis Ffrench has releases ‘Christmas Piano with Alexis Ffrench,’ a magical, 24-track record in which he reflects on his most cherished Christmas memories from his childhood up to the present day.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 22

The Essential Advent Calendar – December 21: Ryan Whyte Maloney Releases New Festive Single, ‘Christmas with Family’

December 21, 2023

Ryan Whyte Maloney, well-known for being on NBC’s The Voice and Team Blake in 2014, has never looked back since his time on that stage. The Traverse City, MI., native has been touring and writing new music, including a beautiful holiday single, ‘Christmas with Family’ out now. 

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 21

The Essential Advent Calendar – December 20: Kimberly Dawn Is Setting Out To Change Lives For The Better This Holiday Season With New Single, ‘Life Changing’

December 20, 2023

Kimberly Dawn is on a mission this Holiday Season with her latest single. Her third career single to be released, Kimberly penned “Life Changing” with Brian Lavoy Payne and Grammy Nominated producer, Kent Wells.

The Essential Advent Calendar – December 19: Imani Records Release ‘Holiday Extravaganza’, Produced By Orrin Evans

December 19, 2023

It’s been over ten years since Imani Records released a Holiday recording. During the pandemic, Imani label mates, friends, and family gathered at the historic Sear Sound Recording Studio to record a live concert to be streamed on Christmas Eve 2020. The stream was a beautiful way to safely fellowship with everyone from our homes. Three years later, the audio from that stream will be available only on Bandcamp. Take a trip to Bandcamp and purchase your download of Holiday Extravaganza. You won’t be disappointed! 

The Essential Advent Calendar – December 18: Global Superstar Cellist HAUSER Releases New Holiday Short Film Christmas Special Part 2

December 18, 2023

Renowned international cellist HAUSER is spreading holiday cheer with the release of the second installment of his eventual forty-minute Christmas movie, featuring enchanting renditions of classic songs, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and “Little Drummer Boy.” The visually captivating film was shot in Ogulin, Croatia, capturing the essence of Christmas joy, the beauty of spending time with your loved ones, and the true spirit of the holiday season.

The Essential Advent Calendar – December 17: Sia And Endel Release ‘Gimme Christmas (Lofi Soundscape)’ On All Major Streaming Services

December 17, 2023

Endel and Atlantic Records release scientifically backed Sleep and Lofi albums based on the EP, ‘Gimme Christmas’ from one of the world’s biggest superstars.

The Essential Advent Calendar – December 16: NOANNE Releases Stunning Acoustic Version Of Her Single, ‘Goodwill’

December 16, 2023

NOANNE’s latest release is a stunning video for the acoustic version of ‘Goodwill’, which delivers a unique and poignant approach, delving into the darker aspects of the holiday season. This video, a departure from the usual festive cheer, is designed to narrate a story of loneliness and introspection during a time traditionally associated with joy and togetherness.

The Essential Advent Calendar – 15 December: Indie-Pop Artist Asha Jefferies Ponders The Christmas Holidays With New Single, ‘Keep My Shit Together’

December 15, 2023

Brisbane, Australia based indie-pop riser Asha Jefferies has unveiled her new single, ‘Keep My Shit Together’, following recent tour supports and shows with acts including Julia Jacklin, Stella Donnelly, City and Colour, Lime Cordiale and Middle Kids.

The Essential Advent Calendar – December 14: Austrian Singer And Entertainer Trickster Releases His Amped Up And Swinging Blend Of Christmas Classics, ‘Silent Night vs Santa Claus Is Coming To Town’

December 14, 2023

Trickster, the Austrian singer and entrepreneur from Linz, blends Christmas classics with his festive release, ‘Silent Night vs Santa Claus Is Coming To Town’.. Out now via Trickster Recordings through Absolute, the track has found serious support on social media, as well as more than 500K video views on YouTube. On top of all this, Trickster has received high praise from the King of Christmas Music himself, David Foster, who called Trickster a “breath of fresh air”.