Tag: The Essential Advent Calendar

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 16

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 16 – Alicia G Talks To Us About Her Life, Music, And New Festive Single, ‘You’re My Favorite Holiday’

December 16, 2021

Earlier this month we featured Alicia G’s festive single, ‘You’re My Favorite Holiday’ in our Essential Advent Calendar. Now Alicia G returns to our calendar as she answers some questions about her life, music, and the most wonderful time of the year.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 15

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 15 – Scottish Alt Rockers Dancing On Tables Release Holiday Cover Of Slade’s ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’; ‘Play Play Play’ EP Out Now On Enci Records/LV Music

December 15, 2021

Scotland’s Dancing On Tables are ushering in the holidays with a new take on Slade’s ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’. The Band says, “We wanted to…

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 14 – LE CYGNE NOIR Reveals Alternative Xmas Single ‘Last Christmas’

December 14, 2021

LE CYGNE NOIR returns with ‘LAST CHRISTMAS’, an emotional take on the classic Christmas ballad.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 13

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 13 – ‘Christmas Tears’ By Irish Singer-Songwriter Helen Agnes D

December 13, 2021

‘Christmas Tears’ by Irish singer-songwriter Helen Agnes D has been released at a time in when the celebration of Christmas itself has been made difficult for people all over the world. 

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 12

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 12 – Alicia G – ‘You’re My Favorite Holiday’

December 12, 2021

Alicia G gives us a festive number for her latest single, ‘You’re My Favorite Holiday’. A departure from her usual dance-rap sound, the new track has a retro sound reminiscent of the classic Christmas songs of yore.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 10

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 11 – The Police Share Christmas Version Of ‘Don’t Stand So Close To Me’

December 11, 2021

A previously unseen music video for The Police’s 1980 UK Number One hit ‘Don’t Stand So Close To Me’ has been unearthed from the band’s archives after 41 years. The video has now been released for Christmas 2021.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 10

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 10 – The Mighty Lemon Drops’ David Newton’s New Festive Single, ‘Winter Tragedy’, Out Today

December 10, 2021

The Mighty Lemon Drops guitarist/songwriter David Newton has today released a new seasonal single, as David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels, ‘Winter Tragedy’. An upbeat sounding, yet darkly twisted ‘bah humbug’ holiday tale, the track comes with a video directed by Joel Tabbush, and features members of The Little Ones, The Blood Arm, Bad Girlfriend, VPL, Kissing Tigers and Faraway Beaches performing in a snow storm in sunny California.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 9

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 9 – The Rising Announce Release Of New Single ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ And New EP

December 9, 2021

Set for release tomorrow December 10, ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ is the new single and title track from the EP of the same name for The Rising.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 8

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 8 – Andrea Bocelli to Stream Record-Breaking ‘Believe In Christmas Encore’ Dec 10-12

December 8, 2021

To ring in the 2021 holiday season, celebrate a very special night with world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli for a worldwide livestream event Believe In Christmas Encore on December 10-12. 

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 7 – The Irish Chamber Orchestra (ICO) Releases Christmas Charity Single, ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ featuring Johnny Logan

December 7, 2021

The Irish Chamber Orchestra (ICO) has released a Christmas charity single, ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, a reimagined cover of Chris Rea’s 1987 iconic hit song. 

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 6

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 6 – The Imaginaries Release ‘Christmas Town’ Video

December 6, 2021

Oklahoma’s favourite Americana husband/wife duo, The Imaginaries, Shane Henry (guitar, vocals) and Maggie McClure (keys, piano, vocals), partnered with the Chickasha Economic Development Council for the release of their festive new video (directed by Reagan Elkins with Intellego Media) for their original holiday song, ‘Christmas Town’. 

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 5

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 5 – YOUTUBE ORIGINALS KIDS & FAMILY DEBUTS NEW MUSICAL HOLIDAY SPECIAL ‘BUSTER SAVES CHRISTMAS’

December 5, 2021

YouTube Originals and Moonbug Entertainment announce today the premiere of ‘Buster Saves Christmas’. brought to you by beloved and world-renowned animated series, ‘Go Buster’. This 45 minute holiday special can be enjoyed by the whole family and is available to stream exclusively on ‘GO BUSTER OFFICIAL’ YouTube channel and on the YouTube Kids app.