5 Best Indie Holiday Songs for Your Driving Playlist
Holiday music makes seasonal road trips, shopping sessions, and commutes a bit more festive. If classic Christmas songs aren’t really you’re thing and local radio stations have played “Last Christmas” a bit too many times for your taste, why not create a collection of more unconventional holiday hits? Here are five indie songs you should add to your Christmas driving playlist.
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“Volcanic Winter”
J. Fernandez focuses on the colder weather associated with North American winter, paralleling snow with volcanic ash. The lyrics depict winter as a post-apocalyptic landscape that humankind must accept and make the best of. But the somber scene Fernandez paints is undercut by a relatively-cheery sounding, percussive, and synthesized backdrop. And, paired with a distant-sounding vocal filter, the song ultimately comforts the listener like a gray (but cozy) sweater.
“Wintertime in the City”
Old 97’s pays homage to the holiday with this folky-sounding piece that blends country with a bit of rock. Lyrics weave a tapestry of togetherness and winter shopping trips in the city, as shoppers view the skyscrapers and “lift their eyes up to see the lights on the tree.” Overall, it’s a homey-feeling tune that celebrates the ordinary and hopeful elements of the season.
“I Wish It Was Christmas Today”
Julian Casablancas from The Strokes rings in Christmas with this upbeat party song that will certainly have you dancing in your car. It expresses a childlike wish for Yuletide despite what the Scrooges of the world might say or how gloomy news headlines are.
“In the Bleak Midwinter”
The ethereal vocals and haunting harmonies of The Honey Trees are reason enough to listen to their take on this traditional Christmas carol. Acoustic guitar pairs with a subtle background of strings, electric guitar, and ambient sound effects for a refreshingly minimalist setting of Christina Rossetti’s poem.
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
For an edgy, dynamic spin on this traditional tune, look no further than the Punch Brothers. It fuses the purity of bluegrass acoustics with Chris Thile’s vocal and instrumental perfection for a solid soundtrack to kick off any winter’s drive with.
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