Cards on the table…Christmas music doesn’t always jingle my bells. Then again, ‘Home For The Holidays’ isn’t exactly your typical cheesy carol; it’s got a warmth and authenticity to it that just feels right.
Delivered by Philadelphia-based indie outfit the Nicole Saphos Band, ‘Home For The Holidays’ is a surf-rock-inspired, bi-coastal, and sugary-sweet little bop. Laced with nostalgia and a comfiness that hits you with a burst of holiday cheer, the act’s latest tune captures the genuine spirit of the season without feeling overdone or contrived.
A song about the heightened expectations and bittersweet feelings of returning to your childhood home for the holidays, the sun-soaked track brings a fresh twist to classic holiday music. It gives you all the feels of an upcoming family reunion, wrapped in a modern and edgy soundscape.
Channelling the spirit of tunes like Dr. Dog’s ‘Christmas Party’ or The Ramones’ version of ‘California Sun’, ‘Home For The Holidays’ ultimately delivers a feel-good energy that basically makes it impossible not to sway along to. It’s a truly special piece of music, and I applaud the band for their bold and courageous offering.
Serious tune alert! Enjoy ‘Home For The Holidays’ on Spotify now:
