Haven't encountered this British-by-way-of-LA duo before (reminds me of another such ensemble who are LA-by-way-of Britain, Sparks, about whom more later), but this 2015 single offers two great slices of synth-pop for the holidays. The A-side is a fine upbeat number about the jolly elf: "He's coming down the chimney, turn the fire off." Squalling brats are heard in the background but thankfully are not given the lead singer's microphone as so many other artists feel obliged to do. Flip it over (if you can find a 45 of it, anyway) and you get "Little Burundi Drummer Boy," the familiar holiday song that in this case mashes up synth-pop and Burundi-style drumming. This is a short-list choice for your holiday playlists, especially if you're going for either an 80's vibe or a modern contemporary flow.
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