Tag: The Essential Advent Calendar

Essential Advent Calendar: Sarah Darling – Winter Wonderland

December 23, 2017

Nashville based singer songwriter Sarah Darling has been heralded as one of country music’s breakout performers, and an elite vocalist in the US. She has set her sights on the UK and after three studio albums, released her Christmas album, ‘Winter Wonderland’, on November 17.

Essential Advent Calendar: The Rising – ‘This Special Time Of Year’

December 22, 2017

The Rising are pleased to announce the release of their special Christmas single ‘This Special Time Of Year’. Recorded in the band’s native hometown of Belfast, Northern Ireland at the bands own Renegade Studios, and also PlethoraTone Studios, Nashville, Tennessee.

Essential Advent Calendar: New Hope Club – ‘Whoever He Is (Christmas Song)’

December 21, 2017

New Hope Club have revealed their brand new festive track and video, ‘Whoever He Is (Christmas Song)’. It’s behind door number 21 on our Essential Advent Calendar.

Essential Advent Calendar: Circuit3 – ‘I Believe In Father Christmas’

December 20, 2017

Irish synth artist Circuit3 (aka Peter Fitzpatrick) has released his take on the classic, ‘I Believe In Father Christmas’. Originally released in 1975 by Greg Lake (Emerson Lake & Palmer) with lyrics by Peter Sinfield, the instrumental riff between the verses on ‘I Believe In Father Christmas’ comes from the ‘Troika’ portion of Sergei Prokofiev’s ‘Lieutenant Kijé’ Suite. Circuit3’s synthy version was recorded in Dublin using classic retro analogue synthesisers, giving the song a charmingly warm vibe.

Essential Advent Calendar: Catherine McGrath releases ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’

December 19, 2017

After being shortlisted as One To Watch For 2018 by The Independent, and had her new single ‘Thought It Was Gonna Be Me’ lead the Music Week playlist, country-pop star Catherine McGrath has released her version of the classic track ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’.

Essential Advent Calendar: Janelle Nadeau – ‘Star of Night’

December 18, 2017

Vancouver harpist Janelle Nadeau has released her a seasonal album, ‘Star Of Night’. The acting principal harpist with the Vancouver Opera, Janelle has performed with everyone from Diana Krall to Kanye West. The album comprises her take on ten classic Christmas songs.

Essential Advent Calendar: The Kondoors – ‘Mr Rain’

December 16, 2017

The Kondoors are singer songwriters Jessica Greenfield and Gavin Conder who when their voices come together produce an absolute powerhouse of harmonies and glorious melodies.

Essential Advent Calendar: Tom Chaplin – ‘The Twelve Tales Of Christmas’

December 15, 2017

Tom Chaplin, known to many as the lead singer of Keane, follows up the success of his debut solo album, ‘The Wave’, with a seasonal offering, ‘Twelve Tales Of Christmas’.

Essential Advent Calendar: Phil MC – ‘It’s Christmas’

December 14, 2017

With influences including Bruno Mars and Katy Perry, Phil MCs seasonal single, ‘It’s Christmas’ builds up the Christmas spirit and with its simplicty, connects those among us who are feeling festive.

Essential Advent Calendar: Matt Legrand – ‘What Christmas Means To Me’ (Stevie Wonder cover)’

December 13, 2017

We’ve introduced you previously to French-born Chicago-raised Matt LeGrand, with his single, ‘All Good’, a track with a Caribbean feel to both song and video. Now he’s back with a festive release, a cover of Stevie Wonder’s ‘What Christmas Means To Me’.

Essential Advent Calendar: Dick Van Dyke & Jane Lynch – ‘We’re Going Caroling’

December 12, 2017

Think of great Christmas traditions, and after the roast goose or turkey, and the tree, surely caroling from door to door must be right up there. Dick Van Dyke and Jane Lynch bring this holiday happening right back with their seasonal song, ‘We’re Going Caroling’. It’s day 12 on the Essential Advent Calendar.

Essential Advent Calendar: Laust Sonne – ‘X-Mas Morning’

December 11, 2017

We’ve written about Laust Sonne several times before, but now the Danish singer songwriter, and drummer from iconic band, D-A-D (Disneyland After Dark) is back with a seasonal track, ‘X-Mas Morning’.