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Antichrist Dungeon Choir | O Christmas Tree | First Foundation of Failure | SkyHen Records | 2016 | Not sure if this is the right way to kick things off, but this is how we're doing it. PREPARE THE NOG | 0:00:00 (Pop-up) |
Music behind DJ: The Border Brass |
Tijuana Christmas |
Tijuana Christmas |
Design Records |
1967 |
0:01:21 (Pop-up) |
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Gutevolk | Carol Of The Bells | Gutevolk Christmas Covers | Gutevolk | 2020 | Gutevolk manage to take the most maddening of all carols and turn it into a wonky, charming, delightful, non annoying celebration. Check out their full record it's magical! | 0:04:49 (Pop-up) |
Bob Morrison | Santa Mouse | Columbia Singles | Columbia | 2017 | Once there was a little mouse, who didn't have a name. He lived in a great big house, this mouse, the only mouse in the whole wide house. He day dreamed he had playmates who were friendly as could be. The little girls would bring their dolls, and dress up and have tea. The boys would play at cowboys or Eskimo or Spanish. But when he tried to touch them like a bubble they would vanish. Now through the years this little mouse had saved one special thing. A piece of cheese- the kind that makes an angel wants to sing. And so that night as he brushed his teeth and washed his tiny paws. He said my goodness no-one gives a gift to Santa Claus. So he ran to get his piece of cheese and after he had found it, Some paper from some chewing gum he quickly wrapped around it. And then he climbed in bed and dreamed that he was lifted high, And woke up to find that he was looking right in Santa's eye. Thank you for my gift he said now tell me what's your name, I haven't any said the mouse. You haven't that's a shame. You know I need a helper as I travel house to house. And I shall give a name to you, I'll call you Santa mouse. So here's your beard and here's your suit and here's each tiny shiny boot. You mustn't sneeze and you mustn't cough, Now put them on and we'll be off. Then over all the rooftops on a journey with no end, Away they went together, Santa and his tiny friend. And so this Christmas if you please, Beneath that tree that's in your house, Why don't you leave a piece of cheese, You know who'll thank you, SANTA MOUSE! | 0:07:52 (Pop-up) |
Cleaners From Venus | Could Be Christmas | Could Be Christmas EP | Mr. Mule | 2019 | A superfun song from the awesome and prolific Martin Newell. | 0:10:03 (Pop-up) |
FEET | Vegetarian Christmas | Vegetarian Christmas EP | Clapped Records | 2019 | Vegetarians get short shrift at Christmas. This one is for all you Tofurky eaters out there who have to put up with annoying questions from family members around your dietary choices. | 0:13:28 (Pop-up) |
The Beach Boys | Santa's Beard | The Beach Boys Christmas Album | Capitol Records | 2011 | A holiday classic. Also, Fuck Mike Love. | 0:16:59 (Pop-up) |
Music behind DJ: Sy Mann |
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer |
Switched on Santa |
Pickwick |
1969 |
The Moog makes everything more bearable on this stone cold classic holiday record! |
0:18:59 (Pop-up) |
Music behind DJ: Sy Mann |
Jingle Bells |
Switched On Santa |
Pickwick |
1969 |
0:21:18 (Pop-up) |
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Music behind DJ: Sy Mann |
Santa Clause Is Coming To Town |
Switched On Santa |
Pickwick |
1969 |
0:23:02 (Pop-up) |
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Deerhunter | Memory Boy | Halcyon Digest | 4AD | 2010 | This song reminds me of Christmas. Some of my favourite Christmas songs are songs that have nothing to do with Christmas. That way they work well in August, also. Listen to the melody and tell me this isn't a Christmas Song. | 0:25:13 (Pop-up) |
Music behind DJ: Host Speaking |
0:28:35 (Pop-up) |
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The Fall | Noel's Chemical Effluence | The Fall Box Set 1976-2007 | Castle Music / Sanctuary | 1991 | Another song that reminds me of Christmas. The alpine horns. The playfulness. Recorded in 1991 but not originally released until 1995 on a double "live" album (w/ two studio tracks, ie. this one). Sounds like it could be a lost Fall song from any era. Apparently, this is actually about a chemical toilet on a tour bus & the driver of that tour bus. | 0:29:09 (Pop-up) |
Colin Newman | Safe | Not To | Sentient Sonics | 1982 | Yes, this song reminds me of the season. It's the sleigh bells. This song was played, much differently, by Wire just before they broke up (for the first time) around 1980. It ended up on Colin Newman's third solo album. | 0:35:34 (Pop-up) |
Elastica | All For Gloria | The Radio One Sessions | Strange Fruit | 1994 | One of two Traditional songs Elastica recorded for a John Peel Session in December 6, 1994; they decided to make it their "Christmas" session. | 0:38:06 (Pop-up) |
The Ailers Set | Hit The Snow | The Last Match | Slumberland Records | 2000 | This album has a song called "Christmas Song" on it, but I feel like this is the one that really sounds Christmas-y. | 0:41:06 (Pop-up) |
Music behind DJ: The Ailers Set |
Christmas Song |
The Last Match |
Slumberland Records |
2000 |
This album has a song called "Hit The Snow" on it, which I feel is the one that really sounds Christmas-y. |
0:43:50 (Pop-up) |
Kittinfish Mountain | A Turkey For Jesus | Kittinfish Mountain's Christmas Conundrum Pt2. | Kittinfish Mountain | 2020 | Be careful with that deep fried turkey! Each year, fire departments respond to more than 1,000 fires related to deep fryers. Those fires cause serious burn injuries and more than $15 million in property damage. BE SAFE! Enjoy your Turkey! | 0:50:57 (Pop-up) |
The Beakers | Christmas Letter From Home | Four Steps Towards a Cultural Revolution | K Records | 2004 | This is a grumpy tune for the holidays and we are good with that. It's not all fun and frolic for everyone and we see and hear you. Make the holiday you want to make. For you. | 0:51:55 (Pop-up) |
Ohmme | Jing-a-Ling Jing-a-Ling | JNR Holiday Party Vol. 2 | Joyful Noise Recordings | 2019 | Frenetic, kind of irritating, this tune screams HOLIDAY. It's the feeling of the the last few moments during the holidays where you're overwhelmed by all the expectations of the season then you just drop everything and say FUCK IT I'M DONE IT IS WHAT IT IS. | 0:54:49 (Pop-up) |
The Lovely Eggs | Tyrannasaurus Rex For Christmas | A Very Cherry Christmas | Cherryade | 2009 | Exactly the kind of holiday tune you'd expect and hope for from The Lovely Eggs! | 0:56:57 (Pop-up) |
Palmyra Delran | Coal In My Fishnet Stocking | Coal In My Fishnet Stocking EP | Palmyra Delran | 2017 | This one is for all the bad girls out there listening. | 1:00:08 (Pop-up) |
Holly Golightly | Christmas Tree On Fire | Christmas Tree on Fire EP | Damaged Goods | 2006 | Another holiday safety PSA. Check your christmas lights for loose wires and connectors, make sure your tree is well watered, and not near any curtains. Do not leave lit trees unattended! Be safe! Be well! | 1:03:18 (Pop-up) |
Music behind DJ: James Last |
Kling Gloeckchen Klingelingelling Medley |
James Last Christmas Dancing |
Polydor |
1966 |
It's not Christmas in my house until this album hits the turntable. |
1:06:07 (Pop-up) |
Music behind DJ: James Last |
Leise rieselt - SchneeflΛckchen - Auf dem Berge |
James Last Christmas Dancing |
Polydor |
1966 |
1:09:30 (Pop-up) |
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Music behind DJ: James Last |
Morgen Kinder Wird's Was Geben |
James Last Christmas Dancing |
Polydor |
1966 |
1:13:34 (Pop-up) |
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Low | Just Like Christmas | Christmas | Chair Kicker's Union / Kranky | 1999 | I love this Christmas Song. It makes me happy and sad at the same time. A jaunty tune. | 1:16:47 (Pop-up) |
The Courettes | Christmas (I Can Hardly Wait) | GlΓ¦delig jul allesammen bβ/βw Christmas (I Can Hardly Wait) | Crunchy Frog | 2019 | Split single shared between bands PowerSolo & The Courettes, both from Denmark. | 1:19:57 (Pop-up) |
PINS | Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight) | Single: Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight) | Haus Of Pins | 2020 | Manchester's PINS covers Ramones' 1989 Xmas classic. | 1:22:54 (Pop-up) |
Christmas | Just Suppose | Christmas | Paragon / Pacemaker Records | 1970 | Canadian psych from Oshawa, Ontario. When else would I play them? They formed in 1969, this is from 1970. | 1:25:41 (Pop-up) |
Music behind DJ: Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet |
Santa's Compromise |
Dim the Lights, Chill the Ham (Expanded Version) |
Yep Roc |
1991 |
From Toronto's much missed and beloved 80's/90's surf(ish) instrumental(ish) band. [Kids In The Hall used one of their tracks as their Theme Music.] This is one of three Christmas songs provided in the bonus material on the expanded format of their 1991 album. "Santa's Compromise" is a Christmas-themed reworking of their earlier song "Zombie Compromise" |
1:31:29 (Pop-up) |
Music behind DJ: Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet |
Winterfresh |
Dim the Lights, Chill the Ham (Expanded Version) |
Yep Roc |
1991 |
Another of the aforementioned bonus tracks. |
1:34:11 (Pop-up) |
Music behind DJ: Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet |
Deck The Halls |
Dim the Lights, Chill the Ham (Expanded Version) |
Yep Roc |
1991 |
Another of the aforementioned bonus tracks. |
1:35:59 (Pop-up) |
Jonathon Coulton | Wikipedia Chanukah | One Christmas At A Time | Jonathon Coulton | 2012 | 1:38:55 (Pop-up) | |
Sparks | Thank God It's Not Christmas | Kimono My House | Island Records | 1974 | Sparks. Christmas. Not Christmas. Greatest. Band. Ever. Yes. Sparks. | 1:41:04 (Pop-up) |
The High Strung | Hum-Bug | Here Comes the Cheer | Paper Thin Records | 2000 | A new holiday favourite. | 1:46:08 (Pop-up) |
Guided By Voices | Kicker of Elves | Bee Thousand | Copyright Control | 1994 | This song has been stuck in my head for days. DAYS. DAAAAAAYS. Make it stop. | 1:49:33 (Pop-up) |
Julian Casablancas | Christmas Treat | Phrazes For The Young | RCA | 2009 | A wonderful modern classic. Covered with great results by members of SNL in 2016. | 1:50:37 (Pop-up) |
Music behind DJ: The Ventures |
Snow Flakes |
The Ventures Christmas Album |
Capitol |
1965 |
The greatest surf band do justice to Christmas music. |
1:53:44 (Pop-up) |
Music behind DJ: The Ventures |
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town |
The Ventures Christmas Album |
Capitol |
1965 |
1:56:06 (Pop-up) |
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Music behind DJ: The Ventures |
Jingle Bells |
The Ventures Christmas Album |
Capitol Records |
1965 |
1:58:14 (Pop-up) |
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Music behind DJ: The Ventures |
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer |
The Ventures Christmas Album |
Capitol |
1965 |
2:00:36 (Pop-up) |
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe | When Was Jesus Born? | The Decca Singles Vol. 5 | UMG | 2019 | It's not Christmas without Sister Rosetta Tharpe. This tune is a qualified holiday banger. | 2:00:41 (Pop-up) |
The Sonics | Don't Believe In Christmas | Merry Christmas The Sonic, The Wailers, The Galaxies | Etiquette | 2013 | Believe or don't believe...it's up to you. Holidays are many things to many people. | 2:02:46 (Pop-up) |
The Gurus | Blue Snow Night | The Gurus are Hear! | Capitol Records | 2003 | Garage Christmas music is always fun. | 2:04:33 (Pop-up) |
Misty's Big Adventure | Have Yourself a Psychedelic Christmas | Where Do Jam Jars Go at Christmas? EP | SL Records | 2005 | A delightful romp through the hazier side of Christmas. | 2:06:54 (Pop-up) |
CAN | Little Star of Bethlehem | Delay 1968 | Spoon Records | 1968 / 1981 | A Krautrock Christmas! | 2:08:28 (Pop-up) |
Music behind DJ: Mirror Image |
Rockin Around The Christmas Tree |
Yuletide Disco |
Pickwick |
1979 |
2:15:52 (Pop-up) |
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Music behind DJ: Mirror Image |
The Twelve Days of Christmas |
Yuletide Disco |
Pickwick |
1979 |
2:19:10 (Pop-up) |
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The Mekons | Snow | The Mekons | Quarterstick Records | 1980 | A song loosely about snow. Not really sounding too holiday-like, mixing it up. | 2:22:14 (Pop-up) |
Damaged Bug | Angel Of The Snow | Old Favs [Soundcloud] | Soundcloud | 2015 | Michael Yonkers cover; from the Damaged Bug Soundcloud page. Damaged Bug is one of the many projects of Osees frontman John Dwyer. | 2:24:56 (Pop-up) |
BjΓΆrk | Frosti | Vespertine | Elektra | 2001 | Lovely little chime-y interlude from one of Iceland's favourite daughters. | 2:27:34 (Pop-up) |
The Qualities | It's Christmas Time | The Qualities β Sun Ra Presents The Qualities | Norton / Satur Records | 1960 | Co-written and "presented" by Sun Ra, it seems... Written-By β Abraham, Ra. Original Saturn Recording 1960 (Cover Note) "SATUR Presents" | 2:29:24 (Pop-up) |
Jesus and Mary Chain | Bo Diddley Is Jesus | Darklands (Expanded Version) | Edsel / Rhino | 1987 | Originally released in 1987 as the B-Side on the double-7" edition of the "April Skies" single. Loosely about Jesus & Bo Diddley. Not necessarily in that order. | 2:32:02 (Pop-up) |
Primal Scream | Jesus | Star (EP) | Creation | 1997 | B-Side from the "Star" EP around the time of the "Vanishing Point" era. Frontman & founder Bobby Gillespie drummed for Jesus And Mary Chain in the earliest days, before founding Primal Scream. | 2:35:18 (Pop-up) |
Music behind DJ: Heiki |
Winter Light |
dreamSTATE |
Paper + Sound |
2012 |
Toronto artist Heiki Sillaste presents this solo album with 4 tracks: "Snow Drifter" "Expedition" "Ice Flow" "Winter Light". Any are appropriate for a snow-themed show, but since we're just past the Solstice & at the height of Winter Light, this is the one we play. |
2:39:43 (Pop-up) |
Cristina | Things Fall Apart | Sleep It Off | Mercury | 1984 | The greatest Christmas Song ever for the lonely and disaffected. The greatest. We lost Cristina to COVID last year. She was fantastic. | 2:44:11 (Pop-up) |
BEAK> | Merry Xmas (Face The Future) | Merry Xmas (Face The Future) EP | Invada Records UK | 2017 | More melancholy holiday strains from the amazing Geoff Barrow of Portishead | 2:48:59 (Pop-up) |
Desperate Band Appreciation Society | King Krampus | You Don't Deserve This Beautiful Art | 2019 | This is the best. The best. Shop local. Love David Bowie. That is all. Bop Bop. | 2:52:52 (Pop-up) | |
Music behind DJ: Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band |
Listen The Snow Is Falling |
Listen The Snow is Falling Single |
Secretly Canadian |
2021 |
A beautiful song by mother Yoko. |
2:58:38 (Pop-up) |
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