Tag Archives: christmas

Review : Various Artists – Snow in Love
| Tags : brandon bee, christmas, je'kob, save the city records, snow in love, washington projectsVarious artists from Save the City Records have released this brand-new 2012 Christmas EP compilation titled ‘Snow in Love’, featuring fan-favourite Christmas carols and some new Christmas-themed melodies. Check out the review.

Review : Josiah James – Heaven Came Down
| Tags : christmas, Heaven Came Down, josiah jamesMerry Christmas! Check out this review of Josiah James’ Christmas EP, Heaven Came Down.

Twin Radio Want You To “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”
| Tags : christmas, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Rock, Twin RadioTwin radio have posted their cover of the Christmas classic, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”. Check it out below.

Pillar Covers God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
| Tags : christmas, cover, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Noisetrade, PillarNothing is better to get you in the Christmas mood than hearing longtime Christian hard rock quartet Pillar with a rendition of the classic “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”. You can download it via NoiseTrade or watch it below.

Young Oceans – All Who Hear
| Tags : advent, christmas, indie rock, Worship, Young OceansCheck out this cool Young Oceans track “All Who Hear” from their new special Christmas album “Advent” which is available now here. This band has so much talent and passion, I can’t help but sing along. Check them out.

Free Illect Recordings Christmas Compilation
| Tags : christmas, Hip Hop, Illect Recordings, Indie Rap, RapCheck out a FREE Illect Recordings Christmas compilation below via bandcamp. Featuring Sintax the Terrific, Scribbling Idiots, LA Symphony, Sivion, Elias, and more.

Fleas Naughty Dog Vol. 3
| Tags : christmas, fleas naughty dog, Fleas Naughty Dog Vol. 3, FREE Mp3s, Free Music, Hot! Downloads, Indie Vision Music, IVM, Rottweiler RecordsRottweiler Records and Indie Vision Music present “Fleas Naughty Dog Vol. 3″, a 15 track Christmas themed free compilation. Check it out below.

Anton Kellner and the Lone Stars Free Christmas Tune
| Tags : Anton Kellner and the Lone Stars, christmas, folk, indie rockAnton Kellner and the Lone Stars have a free christmas song on noisetrade

Review : Ashes Remain – Christmas EP
| Tags : ashes remain, ccm, christmas, christmas ep, fair trade services, RockAshes Remain of Fair Trade Services have released their first Christmas album, ‘Christmas EP’. Here is the review.

Slospeak Records Announce Release of “Slospeak Christmas Volume 1″
| Tags : christmas, Record labels that rule, SloSpeak, Slospeak Christmas Volume 1, SloSpeak RecordsSlospeak Records just announced the November 27th release of Slospeak Christmas Volume 1. The 12 track sampler features classic Christmas tunes re-recorded to showcase each artists’ style. In addition to Slospeak artists and other indie acts, Relient K (Mono vs Stereo), House of Heroes (Gotee Records), Deas Vail (Mono vs Stereo) and Matt Shelton (of The Wedding / Tooth&Nail) contribute songs to the album. Read the full press release below for info on where to get these songs as well as the tracklist.

Josiah James – The First Noel
| Tags : alt-rock, christmas, Heaven Came Down, josiah james, pop, the first noelJosiah James has posted the first song from his “Heaven Came Down” Christmas Ep and you can listen to it below. The album will release to iTunes/Amazon on November 27th.

Stream : Children 18:3 – Follow the Star
| Tags : Children 18:3, christmas, Follow the Star, Punk, Rock n RollCheck out this rockin’ Children 18:3 “Christmas” tune titled “Follow the Star”. I love this. [Thanks Dylan]

Review : Starfield – Songs For Christmas Vol. 1
| Tags : acoustic, ccm, christmas, pop rock, songs for christmas vol. 1, starfieldStarfield have released their first Christmas album, ‘Songs For Christmas Vol. 1′ featuring Christmas carols ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’, ‘What Child is This’ and ‘O Holy Night’. Here is the review.

Review : Mikeschair – It’s Christmas EP
| Tags : ccm, christmas, curb records, it's christmas, MIKESCHAIR, popMikeschair have released their first Christmas album, ‘It’s Christmas’ last Tuesday (November 13th), featuring the original songs ‘Redemption Song’ and ‘It’s Christmas’. Check out the review.

We Shot the Moon “My Favorite Christmas Gift” Available Now
| Tags : alt-rock, christmas, jonathan jones, My Favorite Christmas Gift, pop, we shot the moonWe Shot the Moon have released their Christmas music ep titled “My Favorite Christmas Gift” and are selling it for $5.00 via their bandcamp page. Listen/Download below.

Sufjan Stevens – Mr. Frosty Man
| Tags : Blood, Chainsaws, christmas, Claymation, folk, Gory, Guts, halloween, sufjan stevens, zombiesSufjan Stevens has a new claymation inspired video for his new “Christmas” themed song, “Mr. Frosty Man” and you can watch it below. Warning: It’s gorrrryyyyy! His new Christmas themed album “Silver & Gold: Songs for Christmas Vol. 6-10″ will be out November 13th.

Review : Dara Maclean – Bethlehem Skies EP
| Tags : bethlehem skies, ccm, christmas, dara maclean, fervent records, praiseDara Maclean, known for her hit singles ‘Suitcases’ and ‘Free’, releases her first Christmas EP, ‘Bethlehem Skies’, on Tuesday 30th October. Check out the review.

Review : A Very Special Christmas – Bringing Peace to Earth
| Tags : a very special christmas: bringing peace to earth, ccm, christmas, pop, word label groupA Very Special Christmas compilations that released albums since the 1980s in support for the Special Olympics, have just released their newest compilation; Bringing Peace to Earth. Here is the review.

Review : Francesca Battistelli – Christmas
| Tags : ccm, christmas, fervent records, francesca battistelli, popFrancesca Battistelli has released her first Christmas album, with hit single ‘You’re Here’, as well as favourite carols ‘Joy to the World’, ‘O Come, O Come Emmanuel’ and ‘Go Tell It On the Mountain’. Here is the review of this pop/jazz album.

Review : Steven Curtis Chapman – JOY
| Tags : acoustic, ccm, christmas, joy, pop, Reunion Records, steven curtis chapmanSteven Curtis Chapman releases his 3rd Christmas album, ‘JOY’, on Tuesday October 16th, with 6 self-penned Christmas melodies as well as arrangements of favourite Christmas classics to create one of the most ingenious Christmas albums of the year. Check out the review.

Review : Hillsong – We Have a Saviour
| Tags : ccm, christmas, emi cmg, Hillsong, praise, we have a saviourHillsong have released their new Christmas album, ‘We Have a Saviour’, complete with great original tracks, yet with underwhelming Christmas carols, creating a mixed record musically. Check out the review.

Review : Josh Wilson – Noel
| Tags : acoustic, ccm, christmas, folk, josh wilson, noel, Sparrow RecordsJosh Wilson releases his debut Christmas album ‘Noel’ on Tuesday (9th October), playing almost every instrument on it to unveil 4 original tracks, 4 traditional carols and a couple of instrumentals. Here is the review.

Josiah James “Christmas” Ep Kickstarter
| Tags : acoustic, alt-rock, christmas, josiah james, pop, Singer Songwriter[Update: There are just 7 days left to contribute to Josiah's campaign. Let's make his Christmas album a reality!] If you dug the Josiah James tracks on our two latest Passionate Hope Free compilations, you’ll be pumped to learn that he has plans to record more new music. Josiah James plans to record a new Christmas music themed ep to release in a few months. He has started a kickstarter to raise $4000 towards the goal of completing this new ep. Check it out. Don’t forget, you can pick up Josiah’s latest album that released in January of this year, on Amazon/iTunes.

Review : Lincoln Brewster – Joy To The World
| Tags : ccm, christmas, Integrity Music, Joy to The World, Lincoln Brewster, praiseLincoln Brewster releases his first Christmas album, Joy To the World, on October 9th, featuring renditions of many Christmas classics like ‘Little Drummer Boy’, ‘Joy To the World’ and ‘O Holy Night’, along with worship songs ‘Our God’ and ‘Shout For Joy’. Here is the review.

Review : Jeremy Camp – Christmas: God With Us
| Tags : bec recordings, ccm, christmas, christmas: god with us, jeremy camp, popWorship/pop artist Jeremy Camp releases his first Christmas album, ‘Christmas: God With Us’ next week Tuesday (September 25th). Check out the review.

Music Video : The Make – Last Christmas
| Tags : christmas, last christmas, pop, Rock, The Make, WhamCheck out this fun little cover of Wham’s “Last Christmas” by The Make. Lovin’ the 80′s retro feel of it, haha.

Download Sam’s the Hero Christmas Songs
Sam’s the Hero have put up two “Christmas” songs on their Facebook page for free download. Check this pop-punk band out!
Dustin Kensrue
| Tags : christmas, dustin kensrue, indie rock, Rock, this good night is still everywhere, ThriceDustin Kensrue, frontman for legendary rock band Thrice, released a solo “Christmas” album “This Good Night Is Still Everywhere” a few years ago and I just really enjoy it. I encourage you to check it out and purchase at Amazon (or iTunes).

Electro Pulse : Review : Joy Electric – The Magic Of Christmas
| Tags : christmas, Joy Electric, ronnie martin, SynthpopA review of Joy Electric’s stellar Christmas album










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