This London-based label previously compiled a disc called Christmas, Approximately about 2010, and for 2018 they're back with a compilation of artists, some from the label and others not, performing original indie-rock Christmas songs. It's out as a download, CD and vinyl via Bandcamp, although stateside listeners will have to endure the vagaries of international mail to get physical media. Or click the cover to download from Amazon. Whoa Melodic kick things off with the jangle-pop "Christmas Stars," Scrabbel channels Wings on the multi-movement "Hiding In the Snow," White Town seasons their pop-rock with a few background hip-hop moves as they plead "Say You'll Be Home For Christmas," Darren Hayman flags the kids into the studio to help with the singsongy strum "Blue Tinsel, Red Tinsel," and Bill Botting offers the low-fi "Ginger Wine (Just Like Christmas Day)." The Caternary Wires' "Christmas Tree (Burn Burn Burn)," is a solid jangle-pop number, and Jeff Mellin tops things off with the melancholy "January's Bluff." Good stuff, much like the Cherryade compilations.
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