2025 marks a strong season of new music releases as the Christmas holiday draws near. Though traditional, year-after-year beloved recordings have a unique way of transforming holiday moments into ...

Black artists have contributed to the most vital Christmas music of our time through soulful classics and energetic R&B holiday songs. These songs are more than just soundtracks for the holidays. They ...

If it began to sound a lot like Christmas earlier than usual this year, it wasn't your imagination. Halloween wasn't even over before Spotify users began curating songs about mistletoe, snow and ...

At the height of her career, Mariah Carey took a risk by releasing a holiday song. Given what we know about the singer who has dubbed herself "Queen of Christmas," and the ubiquity of the seasonal hit ...

Hip-hop Christmas songs create a form of holiday cheer like no other. From innovative lyrics to stellar production, these songs help us celebrate the season in the most unique ways. With numerous ...

Crumpton is a music, pop culture, and politics writer from Dallas. Mariah Carey performs in a Christmas music special in Los Angeles. Mariah Carey performs in a Christmas music special in Los ...

As the holiday season ramps up, so does the soundtrack that accompanies it. For many, holiday music—from classic carols to modern pop favorites—can lift spirits and soothe frayed nerves. But can these ...

The temperatures are dipping and twinkling lights are being hung, but nothing confirms that the holiday season is in full ...

Christmas songs fill the airwaves every December, but most people don’t know the surprising stories behind these beloved tunes. Many classic Christmas songs have unexpected origins, from “Jingle Bells ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Holiday playlists created on Spotify jumped 60% in October over last year, with some fans starting Christmas ...