The Village - Christmas Song // Advent 9

A Christmas song with a message. I can dig a bit of that. Here's The Village

This track builds up throughout with some good instrumentation. It's a down-to-earth, rough-around-the-edges, genuine Christmas tune that has a lot to offer lyrically. Check it out! 

Remora - Christmas Drones for One Guitar // Advent 8

Amongst all the hype for Christmas with high energetic songs, it's a breath of fresh air to find something a bit more chill.



Remora's Christmas EP was released last year and received a lot of interest through Silber Records (check out the bandcamp page to find similar artists). For a drone album it remains interesting enough to warrant close listening but is also the perfect background soundscape. Check it out!

Mutha Luvin Chimps - Christmas at the Poundshop // Advent 7

December 7th. Christmas at the Poundshop - the hilarious hit single by Mutha Luvin Chimps. 

Especially loved by those in the North. Here's a bit of a laughter track for ya. This song is perfect. Check 'em out!

Merrym'n - I want Oatcakes (For My Christmas Dinner) // Advent 6

Now this is why we love independent music so much. Check this out for a Christmas tune. 

For a lo-fi, honest to home, funny, charming track, this guy's got a knack! (that was bad... sorry...) I like this song. Have a listen and a watch! 

Liberty Hall Collective - The Holly and Ivy // Advent 5

Day five brings back the wonderful Liberty Hall Collective who were featured here on SunStock many moons ago!



Their cover of The Holly and the Ivy is track two of their short Christmas EP 'Gather 'Round The Libertree' and just so happens to be the first thing the young pop-rock band ever released back in 2013. They're still going strong and have come on leaps and bounds since! Check it out.

Def Neon - Winter // Advent 4

I don't know about you but I'm loving our independent advent so far. There are some great tracks coming through and we've still got a belter of a line-up for the rest of the month. Here's Def Neon with their track Winter.



Winter is the penultimate track from this band's debut album. A combination of synth pop, rock and bassy electronica, this super energetic record has got something for everyone. The sound is solid, it's interesting and full and this track is a great representation. Check 'em out!

Joe Solo and The Hatfield Brigade - Merry Christmas From Hatfield Main // Advent 3

Day three of the special advent features and this one is a little different!

Joe Solo, the Scarborough based political musician and activist worked with a choir of former miners and their families to release this poignant Christmas single.

Every penny raised from iTunes sales goes to independent food banks in the UK. 

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Winsome Kind - Sweet Second // Advent 2

Winsome Kind's new seasonal single is our second advent feature!

With subtle winter-y hints in the lyrics and beautifully delicate harmonies, this is a song for the fireside. Check out the lovely Winsome Kind.

Corvus - Can You Hear The Sleigh Bells Ringing? // Advent

It's December the first and so begins our countdown to Christmas.
To celebrate, we're featuring an indie seasonal tune every day until the 24th! 

Here's Corvus, who are bringing that catching classic rock sound back to Christmas with their single Can You Hear The Sleigh Bells Ringing?
Described as 'unashamedly fun' these guys know how to bring a bit of Christmas spirit to the party!
Check it out :)

The Fog - Vukovar // TOTD

Nestled amongst a fairly dark and dirty album, this gorgeous ambient track is a breather from it all. But then with added elements of spoken word - recorded incredibly intimately - it's a hard hitting interlude.