Sometimes, it’s what’s on the stereo that matters.
In Ali Ollie Woodson’s “A Christmas to Remember” it’s ‘Deck the Halls’ on the stereo. R+B seduction for that someone special.
In Everyone Is Dirty’s “This December” it’s ‘Jingle Bells’ on the stereo. Disjointed alt-jazz indie. Warms my cockles.
It’s Nat King Cole on the stereo for Monte Moir’s “It’s Christmas Time Round Here.” Easy Listening with the entire band swinging.
Now it’s Doris Day on the stereo when Cravin’ Dogs proclaims “Christmastime Is Here (Raise A Cup Of Cheer).” Swinging retro pop, just for me.
So it’s Frank on the stereo for “What About The Holidays,” Ren Richards reaching through club blues to bring us down. Loneliness and stereos don’t mix!
Hey, that’s not Frank, that’s Michael Bible on the stereo “Under the Snow” where LYGA pines for your love. Easy listening indie.
Then it’s Mariah on the stereo for the nasally Alexis Lynn singing “December Dreaming” with soft pop slurring. Must you?
Sadly it’s still Mariah on the stereo (obvi) when Chai Rosé swims through the R+B pop of “All I Really Need.” Not what i need at this time.
Finally, it’s Boston on the stereo for the ’80s party rock manifesto “Christmas Song” by Bedlight for Blue Eyes. It’s a rager down in Berkeley Heights. Hope you got the invite. (Now that‘s a story.)