Holiday Break and Back to School Simultaneously

It's funny how I can listen to the Ronettes, Darlene Love and the Crystals over and over, but I feel like if I'm subjected to Mariah Carey one more time, my car radio is going meet a yule log in the most unpleasant way. Thankfully, some new holiday classics have come down the chimney this year.

I have been giving 'The Molly Burch Christmas Album' plenty o' spins this season, but Austin's favorite chanteuse has had company in recent days with the release of the three-track "Christmas EP" from Cardiff band the School.

As you would expect from Liz Hunt and the gang, there are Spector flourishes throughout, as well as some nods to more contemporary acts like the Aislers Set and Shop Assistants. Well, if you are my age, those are considered contemporary. For you young whippersnappers, the folks at Elefant Records mention the sounds of Alvvays too.

This is a digital-only EP, and you can give yourself a gorgeous gift by listening to the whole shebang and purchasing here. Still not convinced? Give this video a go:



Your greatest Christmas wish will be fulfilled in late 2020 when the School's next long player is released. It has been a far to long, hasn't it?