Christmas is coming soon and I’ve hardly listened to any Christmas music because a lot of it has gotten old. (Thank you, retail jobs.) I had a couple albums I enjoyed but now they’re old to me, too, and I just wish I had Christmas music from my favorite artists. Naturally, I have a list. Here are some bands that should deeply consider making Christmas album so I can get into the holiday spirit a little more with some new renditions, though originals are encouraged.Â
1) State Champs
Okay, I think it would be totally awesome to have some pop-punk stylized Christmas music. Gimme all the guitar riffs and drum blast beats to “Jingle Bells,” or something. Please, I beg of you.Â
2) LANY
This was probably predictable but OMG, it would be amazing, just trust me. Paul is a genius on the piano and a little synth-pop wouldn’t be bad; it would be different, but I feel like a lot of classic Christmas songs need an upgrade. LANY, give me “Hurts,” but in Christmas form, thanks.
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3) Eminem
Sounds weird, but here me out. Imagine the amazing raps that would come from Eminem about Christmas? I mean, he’s kind of the best, so I don’t think I would be let down, even if he kept it kid-friendly. Maybe I’ve been listening to “Killshot” too much, but hearing Eminem roast Santa for fun might be worth it. Â
4) The 1975
Surprise, surprise. But they’re my favorite band, so how could I not include them in another article? Plus, Matty teased that they would make one once and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. I would be living my best life if they had a Christmas album.
6) All Time Low
Ever since they dropped “Merry Christmas, Kiss My Ass” in 2011, I hoped and prayed All Time Low would make an entire Christmas album. Alex Gaskarth is a great lyricist (minus the latest album, there I said it) and I feel like he’d totally crush some original Christmas tunes. A girl can dream.
7) Ed Sheeran
I am not a huge radio pop fan, but Ed Sheeran would slay-no pun intended- some romantic holiday tracks. I would love to hear them, and I am not ashamed to say so.
8) Knocked Loose
Alright, I feel like maybe one person knows this band, but they’re one of my faves right now. I feel like we need a hardcore Christmas album in our lives and I think Knocked Loose could deliver. Maybe it’s just me but I would totally pay to hear it. So if Knocked Loose is listening, I would personally like to request your version of “Let it Snow.” I’ll be waiting.
I could go on forever, but I would bore you all, so I’ll stop here on my album requests. I feel like I would benefit from any Christmas album by a contemporary artist because there just seems to be a lack of them. I’ll just try to imagine them for now, I suppose.Â
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