Matthew and the Arrogant Sea – “Santa Isn’t Happy Baby” We can definitely get behind this Texas rock act. The band has decided to gift the ACLU with proceeds from this holiday original. With this spirit of giving, the act won our support. …
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Brilliant and Bright Holiday Originals
Bridget Rian – “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” After being unable to meet with her family during the COVID holiday season, Rian recorded this classic. Her ability to dip into the melancholy, while still presenting a fresh take, is a testament to her …
Incredible and Melancholy Holiday Takes
Vérité – “I Don’t Want You to Come Home for Christmas” We have always loved this artist. You can imagine our excitement when we heard she had holiday originals. This one is a lovely acoustic ballad, made perfect with vocals that are as …
Happy Holiday From Us and Leo DiSanto
Leo DiSanto – “Evergreen” We are all for subtle holiday music instead of over the top extravagance. We prefer melancholy over celebration. So, it is no surprise why we love Leo DiSanto’s holiday take. We waited until the BIG day to share it …
Your Definitive Weekly Holiday Playlist
ilonalowe – “Holy The Night” This has the nostalgic sway of many classic holiday tracks. Yet, the original from this talented young artist is something guaranteed to warm many listeners. Vocally, we love it, especially as it unfolds throughout the track. Instrumentally, it …
The Definitive NEW Christmas Playlist
Mark Fossen – “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” I know, we all love the Darlene Love version of this so much that it is almost sacrilege to listen to any other. Well, we have rejected some on this very principle. Yet, what this …
It’s December! Here is Your Top Holiday Playlist
Våra – “Christmas Slow Dance” This is how we like our Holiday music. Stripped back, relying on great storytelling and talent. This artist has a great singer songwriter style, regardless of season or yuletide cheer. The acoustic guitar gives a sway to the …
Featured HOLIDAY single: Andrea Von Kampen’s “A Midwest Christmas”
Andrea Von Kampen – “A Midwest Christmas”-If you’ve been around my writing for the past few years, you know about Andrea Von Kampen’s beautiful songwriting. Imagine my delight when I learned of this holiday original from Von Kampen. It’s got a sort of …
Your 1st Xmas Playlist
It has been a wild year to say the least. We here at Ear to the Ground have your back. Like Santa, we strive all year to bring you joy and reprieve from the depths of despair outside your door. We traditionally get …
Christmas Tracks to Ho Ho Ho To
For many, myself included, the time before December and after Halloween are filled with dread. No matter how good natured we attempt to be, the early push of Christmas music brings out the Grinch in us. Granted, there are not many good Thanksgiving …
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