Merry Chris-mix 2024

As is traditional I've trawled Mr You Tube and found yet another cracking Christmas mix for you to play as you roast yer nuts by the fire. This one's courtesy of Miguel Beteta-Woodward and, at the time of writing, it has a mere 24 views so give it a spin and show him some festive lurrrrrrrrrrve. 

Right, that's it. I'm off on my annual digital detox. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

Last Christmas - Chilly Gonzales

Heard this beautiful instrumental version of Wham's Last Christmas on 6 Music last night and, as Chilly himself mused, it really reveals the strength of the composition itself. 

Christmas Was Better In The 80s - The Futureheads

Another cracker (see what I did there?) of a Christmas track that get's far too few plays every year. Stick this on after Noddy and The Pogues. And, yes, Christmas was better in the 80s...mind you, let's face it, most things were. 

Get Behind Me, Santa - Sufjan Stevens

Struggling for some alternatives to Slade, Wizzard and Kirsty and The Pogues? Try a little Sufjan Stevens! 

Jack, That Cat Was Clean - Dr Horse

Another cool pick up from last weekend was a 2CD compilation of mod tinged jazz tunes called That Cat Was Clean! which features this little gem courtesy of Dr Horse. Hipper than lorry full of artificial hips in Hiptown. 

Spanish Horses - Aztec Camera

Picked up an Aztec Camera hits collection over the weekend and heard this track for the first time in years. Not too shabby eh? 

She Does It Right - Dr Feelgood

They may be wearing flares but there's more than a touch of punk attitude to Dr Feelgood's performance in this classic clip. Wilko in particular looks poised to start pogoing at any moment...

Condensation - Sports Team

 Glossy indie pop perfection from Sports Team! Lurvvvving this track right now.