Andy Von Pip
ack in 2009, cult indie bands Crocodiles and Dum Dum Girls released a song that drew on both artists’ strengths in the shape of “Merry Christmas Baby (Please Don’t Die).
Another sometimes overlooked classic is “It Gets Cold” by Owl John, the side project of Scott Hutchison, the lead singer, and songwriter of the Scottish indie rock band Frightened Rabbit
Scottish Christmases weren’t all about Andy Stewart and his bespoke festive sporran. No, “Scottish Christmas” was a special, limited Christmas release by former Josef K member Paul Haig,
Pam Ferris’s favourite band Half Man Half Biscuit’s classic “It’s Cliched to be Cynical at Christmas” has all the festive elements in place: a cherubic sounding choir, bells, a sprinkling of the 17th-century classic “I Saw Three Ships,” and references to “Jingle Bells
12 Songs Of Christmas: Day Four: Annika Norlin – Correspondence – “Silent Night” Over 12 (working) days, I’m suggesting 12 songs that probably don’t get the airplay they deserve this time of year and should be
12 Songs Of Christmas -Day Three Marsheaux: “We Met Bernard Sumner At A Christmas Party Last Night” Over 12 (working) days, I’m suggesting 12 songs that probably don’t get the airplay they deserve this time
12 Songs Of Christmas – Two – girlhouse: “Ugly Xmas Sweater Party”Over 12 (working) days, I’m suggesting 12 songs that probably don’t get the airplay they deserve this time of year and should be regarded
Last year, I wrote an impassioned piece in defence of Christmas music. This year, prior to my yearly Festive podcast (now in its 13th year), I intend to post 12 songs of Christmas! People complain
Incredibly, it’s been 40 years since The Jesus and Mary Chain released their first single, and the Reid brothers return with their first new material since 2017’s Damage And Joy
The VPME Podcast awakens from its slumber to reflect on the music of 2023 with a selection of our favorites from the year.
Just in time for winter Australian folk singer songwriter Jess Ribeiro releases new single, “Summer of Love”
