Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about a couple of his friends who recently passed away (both of which were connected to the Sounds of Christmas station). He also talks about some Christmas music that might be helpful for anyone who may be celebrating the Season this year without someone they cared about. Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast:...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the new Ghostbusters movie, the upcoming Beetlejuice movie and other potential sources of new music for this fall's Sounds of Halloween! Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast: https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media: https://linktr.ee/socmusicconnect Check out all the artists that made the 2023 season of the Sounds...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the large number of Christmas albums that are celebrating big birthdays this year! Previous episode on Mannheim Steamroller's 40th anniversary: https://soundsofchristmas.buzzsprout.com/1658629/14350485-happy-anniversary-mannheim-steamroller Previous episode on Band Aid's anniversary: https://soundsofchristmas.buzzsprout.com/1658629/14574813-band-aid-40 Previous episode on "All I Want For Christmas Is You":...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks about some holiday music that you may not have known was out there - Fan Club Releases! He gives you some examples of Christmas releases that have been sent exclusively to the fans of some singers and bands, along with some suggestions how you might be able to find even more! Earlier episode about the Beatles' Christmas records: https://soundsofchristmas.buzzsprout.com/1658629/9980897-the-beatles-christmas-records REM Fan Club releases:...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Taylor Swift, her amazing career (so far) and her Christmas music - from a charity single to three versions of "Christmas Tree Farm" and lots in-between! Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast: https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media: https://linktr.ee/socmusicconnect Check out all the artists that made the...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the upcoming 40th anniversary of "Do They Know It's Christmas?". He talks about the history of the song, and the different line-ups of the four official versions of Band Aid. He also talks about what Bob Geldof and Midge Ure have had to say about it over the years, and the possibility of a Band Aid 40 later this year. Then, just for fun, Ken talks to Sarah from Christmas Spirit News and Scott from the Holly Jolly X'masu podcast about who...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas celebrates Valentine's Day with a look at the Christmas music of the movie Love Actually! Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast: https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media: https://linktr.ee/socmusicconnect Check out all the artists that made the 2023 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible: https://linktr.ee/socartists

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas marks the anniversary of Whitney Houston's passing with a look at her Christmas music catalog! Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast: https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media: https://linktr.ee/socmusicconnect Check out all the artists that made the 2023 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible:...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas revisits the state of traditional radio and their approach to Christmas music. He also talks about Dan Fogelberg's "Same Old Lang Syne" and the article that changed his feelings about that song. Matthew J. Fitzgerald's blog from 2023 - https://mfitz.net/a-tale-of-187-christmas-songs-how-i-logged-nearly-every-song-on-chicagos-christmas-station/ Matthew's follow-up blog from 2024 -...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the 40th anniversary of Mannheim Steamroller's first Christmas album, and the amazing Christmas music catalog they've given us (so far)! Mannheim Steamroller's 35th anniversary green vinyl release - https://store.mannheimsteamroller.com/products/ms-christmas-35th-anniversary-vinyl-lp Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast:...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas wishes you a Happy New Year and thanks you for an amazing 2023! Best Christmas Music Podcast on MyMerryChristmas.com = Link coming soon! Best Christmas Podcast on Feedspot:  https://podcasts.feedspot.com/christmas_podcasts Best Christmas Music Podcast on Feedspot:  https://podcasts.feedspot.com/christmas_music_podcasts Best Music Commentary Podcasts on Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/bq7sdJ9svFb Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station:...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas takes a look back at some of this year's guests and what they had to say about the possibility that they would have new Christmas music for us next year! The Tell Alls - https://thetellalls.com Liz Kennedy - https://www.lizkennedymusic.com Lisa Biales - https://lisabiales.com Sukey Molloy - https://www.sukeymolloy.com Aubrey Logan - https://www.aubreylogan.com Linda Imperial - https://www.lindaimperial.com Rehya Stevens - https://www.rehyastevens.com David...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to JJ from Christmas Music News about some of the surprise releases from this past season! Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewXmasMusic Follow JJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christmasmusicnews/ Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast: https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media:...

Ken wishes you a Merry Christmas, with a little help, actually A LOT of help, from friends of the Sounds of Christmas! Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast: https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media: https://linktr.ee/socmusicconnect Check out all the artists that are making this season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible: https://linktr.ee/socartists

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Dutch composer and lyricist Bart Zeal about his music, including a couple songs that we'll be playing next October on the Sounds of Halloween. Bart also shares the stories behind putting together his album "December Celebrations", and what connects so many of those celebrations that are observed by different faiths at this time of year! Bart Zeal's website: https://bartzeal.com Bart Zeal on Bandcamp: https://bartzeal.bandcamp.com Bart Zeal on...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Tommy Byrne about his Christmas singles, including his latest "Coal For Christmas". They also talk Autism Awareness, Bret Michaels and Gary U.S. Bonds! Tommy's Bandcamp page: https://tommybyrnemusic.bandcamp.com Tommy's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tommybyrne732 Autism Society of America: https://asaunstoppablesong.bandcamp.com Surfers Healing:...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Jeff Timmons from 98 Degrees about their new Christmas single, their upcoming album and the possibility of more Christmas music! Stream 98 Degrees' latest single "The First Noel": https://vyd.co/Thefirstnoel 98 Degrees' website: https://www.98degrees.com 98 Degrees' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@98Degrees Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast:...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Dave and April from Critical Mass about the band's long journey to their new album "Christmas Is Real", also talking about the band's award-winning early days, performing for the Pope and, maybe, recording another Christmas album! Check out Critical Mass' album "Christmas Is Real": https://www.criticalmassmusic.org/album/2634666/christmas-is-real Critical Mass' website: https://www.criticalmassmusic.org Critical Mass' YouTube channel:...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer Russ Lorenson about his Christmas albums, his latest release and dealing with a health issue that has stopped him from performing. Plus, Russ talks about his next Christmas project, a book about "Jingles The Cat" due next Christmas! Find out more about Russ and his music: https://linktr.ee/russlorenson Russ Lorenson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RusslorensonSF Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station:...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas is a little late with his birthday greeting for Frank Sinatra, so he decided to take a deep dive into Frank's Christmas music catalog, highlighting the rich legacy of Christmas music that Frank has given us! Frank Sinatra's official website: https://www.sinatra.com Frank Sinatra's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FrankSinatra Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Kevin McGrath about the new collection he put together to benefit the homeless charity Crisis UK. "Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas (Volume III)" adds another thirty-five songs to the series, on top of last year's two volumes, each one of those containing fifty-four songs! Kevin talks about deciding to put together this new volume, and why he's worked so hard getting all three of these albums released!  Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter/actress Deb Bowman about her new single, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"! They also talk about Jimi Hendrix, Candide and the new album Deb's working on for 2024! Check out Deb Bowman's new Christmas single: https://lnkfi.re/6AtfqrRx Deb's website: https://debbowman.com Deb's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Deborahbowman Deb's previous appearance:...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to New Age instrumentalist David Lanz about his new Christmas singles (both with Kristin Amarie and his new solo piano release)! They also talk about David's previous single with Kristin and the plans for new albums next year (including a Christmas album)! David Lanz's website: https://davidlanz.com David Lanz's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDavidLanz Kristin Amarie's website: https://kristinamarie.eu Kristin Amarie's YouTube channel:...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter/guitarist Quinn Hedges about his new release "Night Divine"! They also talk about the many songs Quinn has covered, his performance of the National Anthem in front of Kobe Bryant and a lot more! Quinn's website: http://www.quinnhedges.com Quinn's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@QuinnHedges Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast:...