Some people love traditional Christmas holiday music, and view it as one of the joys of the season. Others cringe when they hear it, longing for something fresh and modern to make the Yuletide bright. If that’s you, you’ve come to right place. Our round-upo f the best new Christmas songs and music of 2023, new releases from Brandy, Cher, Gregory Porter, Samara Joy, and more. We’ve included Spotify and YouTube links, so you can listen to these top tunes, or watch the music videos. Or both! Pour yourself some eggnog, and let the party begin!
The Best New Christmas Holiday Music This Year
Here are our picks for the best new Christmas songs, albums and music, including new releases from Brandy, Cher, Gregory Porter, Samara Joy, and more.
The best new Christmas holiday music, songs and albums of the year.
1. “Evergreens: Celebrating Six Decades on Columbia Records”, Barbra Streisand
Read her new memoir, then listen to Barbra Streisand’s latest drop. While not strictly a holiday playlist, Evergreens: Celebrating Six Decades on Columbia Records is perfect for this holiday season.
2. “A Joyful Holiday”, Samara Joy
We heard Samara Joy at Jazz at Lincoln Center earlier this year, and we can confirm that she’s the phenomenon she’s been billed to be. Her voice is astounding – think a young Ella Fitzgerald. Charming, humble and funny, she’s a terrific performer with a very bright future. Consider this the perfect album to listen to to get into the spirit this holiday season.
3. “Christmas”, Cher
Cher has dropped this new album for the holidays. What more do you need to know?
4. “Christmas With Brandy”, Brandy
Here is Brandy’s first-ever holiday music album, “Christmas With Brandy”.
5. “Christmas Wish”, Gregory Porter
Listen to some of your favorite songs with a smoky jazz vibe with this new album.
6. “Please Santa Please”, Pentatonix
Yes, a new song has been released by the famous Pentatonix.
the best new 2023 Christmas holiday music, songs and albums
So, will we be singing and dancing to any of these in a year’s time? Which one’s your favorite? Whatever your jam, all of us here at Dandelion Chandelier are wishing you happy holidays. Stay safe and strong out there, dear reader.
