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The 12 Days of New Holiday Music

12 songs that make missing new artists and music during the holidays a thing of the past.

Jake Vail
Dec 10, 2016
Virginia Tech
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The 12 Days of New Holiday Music
Jake Vail

If you love music and discovering new artists and the holidays are when you are most happy, you may find yourself in a bit of a conundrum. It seems that we are limited when it comes to music options around the holidays. It can be easy to assume that you have to make a choice between the love of the holidays and the love for new music. For all of you holiday music lovers out there, I have a solution. You may enjoy the following songs and albums that have been released within the past couple years.

1. Christmas & Chill- Ariana Grande

Ariana's 'Christmas & Chill' album was released in 2015 and is lovers of modern pop music.

2. All I Want for Christmas is You- Fifth Harmony

'All I Want for Christmas is You' is not a new song, but Fifth Harmony released their take on this holiday classic in 2014.

3. Merry Christmas from Andra Day- Andra Day

'Merry Christmas from Andra Day' features her collaboration with Stevie Wonder that was released in 2015. This EP features classic sounds with Andras unique vocal talents.

4. Wrapped in Red- Kelly Clarkson

This 'American Idol' released her holiday album 'Wrapped in Red' in 2013. She brings in new tunes such as 'Underneath the Tree' while reviving classics such as 'Run Run Rudolf' while her voice brings a new option for holiday music.

5. Hallelujah- Pentatonix

This year Pentatonix has been very busy in their creative endeavors. They have a unique way of revamping this classic piece that makes it appealing to anyone who lives for pop music.

6. Christmas Party- She & Him

Featuring the vocal stylings of actress Zooey Deschenel brings a jazzy atmosphere to the 2016 holiday season.

7. I'll Be Home- Meghan Trainor

The album for which 'I'll be Home' is named features artists like Fiona Apple and Tamar Braxton.

8. Gingerbread Man- Melanie Martinez

Melanie has a really unique sound. After being on The Voice, her career really too off. Though 'Gingerbread Man' wasn't marketed as a holiday piece upon its 2016 release, the gingerbread man is typical of the holiday season.

9. Winter Wonderland/ Don't Worry Be Happy- Pentatonix (feat. Tori Kelly)

Tori Kelly teams up with Pentatonix to produce a piece of music that is great for easing some of the holiday stress.

10. Mistletoe- Justin Bieber

Whether you like him or not, Justin Bieber's 2011 holiday hit 'Mistletoe' is a potential new classic for anyone who loves holiday music.

11. Santa Baby- Ariana Grande (Feat. Liz Gillies)

Ariana Grande and Liz Gillies who both starred in 'Victorius' released a surprisingly stunning remake of the holiday classic of the same name in 2013.

12. Winter Wonderland- Selena Gomez and the Scene

If you prefer a rock album, pre-pop Selena Gomez's 'Winter Wonderland' is a great holiday option for you. Selena Gomez and the Scene released the song in 2012.





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