HOLIDAY DREAMS // A P|M|W Mixtape
Considering that I spent the better part of October posting the sounds of Halloween, I feel that Iâve completely slacked on holiday music this year. Thatâs primarily because Iâm not a huge fan of a lot of the sounds that you find yourself hearing on rotation in every department store these days. Of course, there are always exceptions, so here - Iâve compiled some of my favorite indie-friendly holiday songs for everyone to enjoy. Sure, there are plenty of obvious picks here, but I tried to keep the mix flowing and to use tracks that not only were obvious choices, but also some that fit the bill on theme or vibe. Naturally, it wouldnât be a mix from me if it didnât contain some of the more quiet, dreamy, and in several occasions - melancholic tracks for the season.Â
After the tracklist, you will find links for streaming and downloading. Enjoy, share, and happy holidays! Thanks to everyone for all of the support this year. Happy Holidays!
FEATURED MUSIC (click band name for more info)
âI Wish It Was Christmas Todayâ by Julian Casablancas
âJust Like Christmasâ by Low
âThe Christmas Songâ by The Raveonettes
âLast Christmasâ by The XX
âIn This Home on Iceâ by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
âDo The Know itâs Christmasâ by Fucked Up (and Friends)
âMerry Christmas (I Donât Want to Fight Tonight)â by The Ramones
âChristmas With You is the Bestâ by The Long Winters
âMaybe This Christmasâ by Ron Sexsmith
âChristmas Partyâ by The Walkmen
âWhite Christmasâ by Mark Kozelek
âItâs Christmas Timeâ by Yo La Tengo
âFrosty the Snowmanâ by Fiona Apple
âCarol of Bellsâ by The Bird and the Bee
âChristmas Reindeerâ by The Knife
âIâll Be Home for Christmasâ by Sufjan Stevens
â12/23/95â by Jimmy Eat World
âUntitled 3â by Sigur Ros
âChristmas Time is Here (Vocal)â by The Vince Guaraldi Trio
âChristmas (Baby, Please Come Home)â by Death Cab for Cutie
â2000 Milesâ by Coldplay
âI Feel Like Going Homeâ by Yo La Tengo
âHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmasâ by Bright Eyes
âFairytale of New Yorkâ by The Pogues
(download) HOLIDAY DREAMS (Zip) // (MF) // (RG) // (BF) // (MS)
(stream) HOLIDAY DREAMS (mp3) // (via Soundcloud)Â
(download) HOLIDAY DREAMS (mp3 // (via Soundcloud)
Please support the artists that you find and enjoy. Buy their music, merchandise and tickets to see their shows. Supporting them is the only purpose in doing this blog. Contrary to the opinions of some, music blogs are a great way to discover new music, but there will only be so much new music to go around if these artists canât afford to support themselves through their art and commerce. Only use these mixtapes as a guide to find something to throw your (financial and emotional) support behind.Â
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