Kristin Sigmund
New 2022 Music To Brighten Your Holidays
Updated: Dec 28, 2022
As much as we love cozying up to Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" or decking the halls to Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You," some newly-released holiday songs have caught our attention this year. Listen to them below, and let us know what your favorites are!
Lizzo: “Someday at Christmas”
As lyrically poignant as ever, Lizzo covers this Stevie Wonder classic exclusively for Amazon Music, calling it "a friendly reminder to spread love and kindness."
Phoebe Bridgers: “So Much Wine”
Continuing her annual Christmas cover tradition, Bridgers releases a somber take on the Handsome Family's 2000 original.
Remi Wolf: "Last Christmas"
Wolf's bright new cover of this Christmas favorite will have you booking a flight to the nearest beach for a margarita in the sun.
Kurt Vile: "Must Be Santa"
Exclusively part of the Spotify Singles: Holiday Collection, Vile's daughter's provide the backing vocals for his chill cover of Bob Dylan's 2009 hit.
Camilla Cabello: “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”
Cabello lends her Latin flare to Bing Crosby's 1943 holiday classic, showcasing an acoustic guitar and a mariachi-style horn section exclusively for Amazon Music.
Rosie Thomas feat. Sufjan Stevens: “We Should Be Together”
Teaming up with her husband, folk musician, Jeff Shoop, Thomas' new song highlights the bittersweet notes of a Christmas away from loved ones.
Alicia Keys: “December Back 2 June”
A festive, feel-good tune with nostalgic R&B nods, Alicia releases this song and music video as part of her first holiday album, Santa Baby.
Switchfoot: California Christmas
"Bathing suits and 85 degrees," Switchfoot's sunny new song from album, this is our Christmas album, is satisfyingly inspired by The Beach Boys.
Tkay Maidza: “Nights In December”
Inspired by a new relationship and winter in New York City, Maidza's latest song is fun, light, and groovy.
Norah Jones: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Jones' relaxed, jazzy take on this timeless Christmas tune from her newest album, I Dream Of Christmas, is everything we needed this year and more.