Michael's the frontman of the indie synth-pop band Passion Pit. For 2016, he's put together a combination audio-video project that celebrates Christmas as a way to respond to the growth of terrorism around the world with "sanity and unity, not panic and division." Proceeds from the record are earmarked for charity, including donations to the Nichols School arts department, which is the singer's alma mater and the location for the shooting of the visual element. I'll point out at the start that not all of the songs are directly Christmas-oriented, such as "Evergreen," "Weather the Storm," "And Never Be Afraid" or "Permission to Audition," though if you listen to the whole thing in one sitting you will get the spirit of the holiday. Possible playlist picks include "December to Remember," "Stained Glass Windows," "Wake Up, It's Christmas," "Christmas in Your Arms," and the title song. These would definitely be change-of-pace tunes in a playlist, as this isn't really party music; it's more inspirational and earnest. You can purchase or stream the album, however you like to roll. As for the video content, that's only on YouTube for now.
Leave a comment