This past year was a tough one for the majority of us. Thank goodness there was indie music. Looking back over the 19 Monday Mashup columns we compiled during the year, we have selected the 20 Best Singles. Here they are in the order we featured them.
Like you, we can’t wait for 2020 to be in our rearview mirror. Thankfully, change is coming in 2021. Our lead blogger finally pulled the plug and filed for Social Security. That means his 50+ hour work weeks will be reduced to 30, and he will have three days off each week to get back to doing what he loves best – writing about indie music. Watch for additional news in the coming weeks.
As we start Christmas week, we couldn’t think of a better time to dedicate our column to some great new Christmas singles and videos. Let’s enjoy the holiday season and get 2021 off to a great start.
NEW SINGLES
First up is a new tune from a familiar voice who we have not heard from in quite a while. Please enjoy “Christmas with my Baby” from the mega-talented Lucy Schwartz.
Next up is a future Americana Christmas classic from Eric Brace and the Last Train Home. This one will truly pull at your heart strings. Check out “By the Lights on the Tree.”
Our third single comes from LA’s own iconic BINX, who reminds us that Christmas isn’t just a day in December with her instant classic “Christmas in Summer.”
Check out the powerful and soulful voice of Cameron DuBois on her amazing song, “Merry Christmas, Wherever you Are.” This one will definitely put you in the mood and fill your heart with the holiday spirit.
We start off our Christmas videos with the sound of Oklahoma’s own The Imaginaries. Their video for “Hometown Christmas” was filmed in Chickasha, Oklahoma, where the husband and wife duo also served as Grand Marshals of the annual Christmas Parade. Let’s get this party started the right way.
Although we don’t typically share videos by major artists, we are making an exception in the case of Meghan Trainor‘s new video “I Believe in Santa.” In case you don’t know, Meghan is a product of the amazing Durango Songwriters Expo, where indie artists get to connect with industry professionals. In addition, Santa is played by none other than David Haverty of Hollywood Fringe Festival fame. Enjoy this little slice of heaven.
It wouldn’t be Christmas without at least one amazing cover of a Christmas carol, and this year our vote goes to Constanza Herrero‘s “Silent Night.” May the peace of this song fill your heart.
Speaking of great covers, who doesn’t love Eartha Kitt‘s classic song, “Santa Baby.” American Blonde, formerly Southern Halo, bring a sweet downhome feel to this classic tune, and we can’t wait to see what the sisters have in store for us in 2021.
We close out our special Christmas edition with a brilliant cover of one of our favorite Christmas songs, “Hard Candy Christmas.” We just found out about this artist, Alexandra Kay, and we expect to hear great things from her in the future. Enjoy this one and we’ll see you again soon.
SPECIAL GIFT: Here’s the original song from the movie version of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas – we can never get tired of this song. Thanks to Fandango Movie Clips for this awesome memory.