Song of the Day: “The Christmas Song” by Alia Lene

Posted on 12/25/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Alia Lene, Christmas, Minneapolis, Song of the Day, soul.

Alia Lene sings on YouTube. (Still courtesy Erika Tooker)

Alia Lene released a special version of “The Christmas Song” recently on YouTube. The track is taken from her Christmas Miracle EP released Dec. 11 on Contra Worldwide Recordings.

Song of the Day: “Christmas All Over Again” by Red Wanting Blue

Posted on 12/23/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Americana, Christmas, Ohio, Red Wanting Blue, Song of the Day, Tom Petty.

Red Wanting Blue (Photo courtesy Michael J. Media)

Midwestern rock band Red Wanting Blue recently covered “Christmas All Over Again” by Tom Petty! Give it a listen and get into the Christmas spirit with the Ohio-based Americana quintet.

Song of the Day: “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Black Marble

Posted on 12/22/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Black Marble, Brooklyn, Christmas, cold wave, New York City, post-punk, Song of the Day, synthpop.

A still from the video for Black Marble’s cover of “All I Want for Christmas Is You” (Photo courtesy Motormouth)

Today Black Marble aka Chris Stewart announces the release of a very affectionate cover of Mariah Carey’s beloved 1994 classic, “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” Putting his signature on the track, the Black Marble version is synth-based and perfect for these winter months.

Song of the Day: “Blue Christmas” by Engelbert Humperdinck

Posted on 12/21/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Christmas, easy listening, Engelbert Humperdinck, England, Song of the Day.

Engelbert Humperdinck (Photo by Greg Gorman)

Engelbert Humperdinck recently released his new studio version of “Blue Christmas.” The Elvis Presley classic has been updated by Engelbert with a Texas Two Step arrangement, released by OK!Good Records.

Song of the Day: “Silent Night” by Sharon Van Etten

Posted on 12/18/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged California, Christmas, folk, Los Angeles, Sharon Van Etten, Song of the Day.

Sharon Van Etten (Photo by Ryan Pfluger)

To celebrate the holidays, Sharon Van Etten releases a pair of songs, “Silent Night” b/w “Blue Christmas.”

Sharon’s rendition of “Silent Night” is broody and minimalistic, emphasizing her muscular voice over droning synth.

Song of the Day: “I Wonder What You Got for Me” by Leah Belle Faser

Posted on 12/17/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Atlanta, Christmas, country, country pop, Georgia, Leah Belle Faser, Song of the Day.

Leah Belle Faser (Photo courtesy Michael J. Media Group)

Back in October, Atlanta singer-songwriter Leah Belle Faser impressed with her debut EP, Crossing Hermi’s Bridge. She now returns with “I Wonder What You Got for Me,” a charming country pop slice of Christmas wrapped neatly for your listening pleasure.

Song of the Day: “One Wish for Christmas” by Limahl

Posted on 12/14/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Christmas, England, Limahl, new wave, Song of the Day.

Limahl (center) and company (Photo courtesy Reybee Inc.)

UK music icon Limahl releases the festive single and video “One Wish For Christmas.” The holiday-themed track is an update to his previously -released song “London for Christmas” (originally released in 2012), reflecting the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic has had.

Song of the Day: “Better Angels” by Tori Amos

Posted on 11/25/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged chamber pop, Christmas, Florida, piano, Song of the Day, Tori Amos.

Tori Amos (Photo by Desmond Murray)

Tori Amos releases her brand new Christmastide EP, a special collection of four original tracks to celebrate the holiday season with her fans, Dec. 4 on Decca Records. In what has been an incredibly unexpected, turbulent and for many, a very divisive year, Tori wanted to create a safe space for her fans to reflect on the challenges the world has had to face.

Today, she has revealed a new song “Better Angels,” perfectly timed to lift you up and keep you warm during this unusual holiday season.

Preview: She & Him @ The Anthem, 12/5/19

Posted on 11/22/2019 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Christmas, folk, holiday party, M. Ward, She & Him, The Anthem, Zooey Deschanel.

She & Him (Photo courtesy Grandstand Media)

Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward together again perform as She & Him, and the duo celebrates Christmas at The Anthem on Thursday, Dec. 5.

Don’t Miss: Lil Uzi Vert @ The Anthem, 12/15/17

Posted on 12/14/2017 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged Christmas, emo, hip hop, Lil Uzi Vert, Philadelphia, rap, The Anthem, trap.

Lil Uzi Vert (Photo by Spike Jordan)

Lil Uzi Vert, born Symere Woods, released his debut studio album in August via Generation Now and Atlantic Records. Love Is Rage 2, the album, followed several critically lauded mixtapes including 2015’s Luv Is Rage. Lil Uzi Vert embarked on a North American tour after releasing the album, and he arrives at The Anthem on Friday, Dec. 15, for a sold-out Christmas show!