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Save Ferris - Xmas Blue
Save Ferris, a band known for contributing to the ska punk scene, has released a new holiday single titled "Xmas Blue." This release is noteworthy as it's their first original material since 2017. The band released a live album, "Live at the Belly Up," in 2021 and an EP called "Checkered Past" in 2017. "Xmas Blue" marks a return to new music for Save Ferris, adding a festive touch to their discography.
Wheatus - Just a Dirtbag Christmas
Wheatus, recognized for their enduring hit "Teenage Dirtbag," released a new EP for the holiday season titled "Just a Dirtbag Christmas." This festive collection features a unique holiday rendition of their iconic song, reimagined as "Christmas Dirtbag," alongside four other tracks that blend different musical styles. The EP, designed to cater to a variety of musical tastes, includes a big pop rock song, a retro 1950s number, a darker, heavier piece, and a sophisticated instrumental version. The release of "Just a Dirtbag Christmas" is a testament to Wheatus's ability to reinvent and adapt their music for new themes and audiences, while maintaining the quirky and relatable style that has characterized their work since "Teenage Dirtbag" first captured global attention over two decades ago.
Alanis Morissette - Last Christmas
Alanis Morissette recently covered Wham!'s "Last Christmas" in a special televised concert at Graceland, honoring Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley. This performance, featured against the backdrop of Elvis's private jet, the Lisa Marie, was part of a larger holiday-themed EP by Morissette, which includes other classic Christmas tracks like "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," "Little Drummer Boy," and "What Child is This?". Her rendition of "Last Christmas" at Graceland was a notable highlight, adding a unique touch to a well-loved Christmas classic while paying tribute to the Presley legacy
New 90s Podcast
🎉 Ben Folds Five's Debut Album Clinches Victory in Latest 90s Album Tournament!
Ben Folds Five's self-titled debut album has triumphed in our December Album Review Tournament, securing 35% of the vote! Special thanks to Phil Hampton, a member of our DMO Union, for suggesting this album. He described it as "the greatest piano rock album of all time," a sentiment echoed by NME, and he wasn't wrong!
This Album outperformed other notable '90s contenders such as Drop Nineteens' "Delaware," Talk Talk's "Laughing Stock," and Sisters of Mercy's "Vision Thing." It's a clear indication of Ben Folds Five's enduring legacy.
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