It’s (allegedly) the most wonderful time of the year. Cold weather and general stress brought by the season notwithstanding, Christmas can bring unrivaled levels of cheer. Try this playlist, void of traditional Christmas music and jazz for the season’s twelve days.
“Melody Day” by Caribou: Even if free money were handed out worldwide, the first day of Christmas would still bring twice as much happiness. On December 25th, sing out your pride with this joyous, happy-go-lucky neo-psych tune.
“Red Room” by Hiatus Kaiyote: It’s important to still be riding high from the spirit of the season even after the official holiday’s twenty-four hours have technically ended. To gradually get yourself to that state, get comfortable and relax with this pillowy neo-soul song.
“Prophecy” by Magdalena Bay: An overload of cheeriness is welcome at first, but few are fit to withstand the cacophony of peppermints and sleigh bells for more than a couple of days. In order to relax from the festivities for a bit, chill out with this glossy, consoling electropop track.
“Lump Sum” by Bon Iver: As the ashen ice of late December creeps into a collective state of mind after Christmas comes and goes, days begin to blur together. Sit by the fireplace, grab your favorite pillow, and embrace the comfort of this rustic yet polished indie folk piece.
“Foolish” by Ra Ra Riot: The presents have been opened, the leftovers are gone, and you’re running low on hot chocolate mix. While you run to the nearest grocery store to buy some more, play this frigid baroque pop song on your car stereo.
“Pedestal” by Portishead: Much like the weather outside, the days often begin to get blurry because of the burnout from the season. To remind yourself why this period of time is so special, rekindle your winter jubilance with an all-time trip-hop classic.
“Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out” by The Antlers: Only twenty-four hours stand between you and another attempt at having the best year ever. In the homestretch of the twelfth month, reward yourself for making it to the end with this ghostly folk rock song.
“Never Saw The Point” by Cults: Congratulations on surviving another trip around the sun. To prepare yourself to do it all over again, this merry ’60s-inspired indie pop song can put some pep in your step and brighten your smile.
“Tomorrow” by Kali Uchis: With the new year underway, your resolutions should, with no exceptions whatsoever, be followed until the end of the year. To guide you along this path, listen to this elegant contemporary R&B piece when you have trouble sticking with your ambitions.
“Aloe Lite” by Good Kid: Even as you try to return to normalcy after a lengthy vacation, uncertainty can easily overtake your efforts to get back to your old routines. To aid in your uphill battle, put this convincingly bittersweet indie rock anthem in your earbuds at school and/or work.
“Tread Water” by De La Soul: Rarely, if ever, does the transition from Christmas break to actual productivity go over well in the first few days. But for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make the leap properly, definitely play this explorative, witty alternative hip hop song.
“Only You” by Ginger Root: The twelfth day of Christmas has finally arrived, with so many gifts from your true love (if you have one), they can only be listed in song. To count your gifts and let the season wash over, listen to this danceable hypnagogic pop tune for a sense of closure.
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