"Always Christmas Eve," Bella Brown & the Jealous Lovers (LRK Records)

Here's an old-school showstopper soul ballad from this Chicago band now working from Los Angeles and made available by a Cambridge UK record label. This 2024 release throws down thanks to Bella's vocals but also due to a strong band performance, with lyrics calling for the peace, love and understanding that comes on Christmas eve. Streaming available but downloads not on Amazon, and there's a vinyl single that includes the non-holiday dance floor classic "Soul Clap." While streaming and vinyl are available on Amazon, the Bandcamp page lets you download both sides and order the vinyl as well. (There's a different Bella Brown making records; make sure your searches include the whole band name.)