Consequence3 days agoMusicBen Folds announces first Christmas album, shares two jolly songsBen Folds will release his first Christmas album, 'Sleigher', featuring original songs and classic covers, on October 25th. [ more ]
New York Post3 weeks agoNew York CityPentatonix announces 2024 Christmas tour, MSG concert. Get tickets nowPentatonix's 'Hallelujah! It's A Christmas Tour' begins Nov. 14, showcasing holiday favorites across major North American cities. [ more ]
www.amny.com9 months agoMusicWhy Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas is You' became so popular and stayed that way | amNewYorkMariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' dominates holiday music and has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart for the past four years. The song is predicted to exceed $100 million in earnings and is considered embedded in Christmas culture. [ more ]
HuffPost9 months agoMusicMariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' May Hit A Major Milestone This HolidaysMariah Carey's song 'All I Want for Christmas is You' has dominated holiday music for several years and is predicted to continue doing so. The song's co-authors, Carey and Walter Afanasieff, are in a feud and the song has faced legal issues and failed trademark attempts. [ more ]
The Atlantic9 months agoMusicThe Dark Side of Christmas MusicHoliday music often combines gloom with cheer, reflecting the emotions of the season. The genre relies heavily on nostalgia and the combination of dark harmonies with bright instrumentals and performances. Older holiday songs dominate the canon due to the strong connection between nostalgia and holiday music. [ more ]
Consequence3 days agoMusicBen Folds announces first Christmas album, shares two jolly songsBen Folds will release his first Christmas album, 'Sleigher', featuring original songs and classic covers, on October 25th. [ more ]
New York Post3 weeks agoNew York CityPentatonix announces 2024 Christmas tour, MSG concert. Get tickets nowPentatonix's 'Hallelujah! It's A Christmas Tour' begins Nov. 14, showcasing holiday favorites across major North American cities. [ more ]
www.amny.com9 months agoMusicWhy Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas is You' became so popular and stayed that way | amNewYorkMariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' dominates holiday music and has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart for the past four years. The song is predicted to exceed $100 million in earnings and is considered embedded in Christmas culture. [ more ]
HuffPost9 months agoMusicMariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' May Hit A Major Milestone This HolidaysMariah Carey's song 'All I Want for Christmas is You' has dominated holiday music for several years and is predicted to continue doing so. The song's co-authors, Carey and Walter Afanasieff, are in a feud and the song has faced legal issues and failed trademark attempts. [ more ]
The Atlantic9 months agoMusicThe Dark Side of Christmas MusicHoliday music often combines gloom with cheer, reflecting the emotions of the season. The genre relies heavily on nostalgia and the combination of dark harmonies with bright instrumentals and performances. Older holiday songs dominate the canon due to the strong connection between nostalgia and holiday music. [ more ]
Pitchfork9 months agoMusicSufjan Stevens Finally Drops His Yule Log VideoSufjan Stevens' label Asthmatic Kitty is launching a yule log video soundtracked by the musician's holiday songs. The yule log video premieres on Friday, December 1 at 11 a.m. Eastern. Sufjan Stevens released two holiday albums, Songs for Christmas in 2006 and Silver & Gold in 2012. [ more ]
www.kqed.org10 months agoChicagoFill Your Holiday With New Albums by Cher, Andrea Bocelli, Brandy and MoreBrandy is offering a PG-13 holiday special with her lead single 'Christmas Party for Two'. Chicago has an extensive holiday discography and their greatest Christmas hits are available on festive red and green vinyl. Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli released a deluxe edition of his album 'A Family Christmas', featuring collaborations with his children. [ more ]