It’s a song of refuge, while acknowledging the stress and baggage the holidays bring. FINNEAS actually wrote this song last year, not realizing how it would resinate after 2020 ran its course. “Naughty List” is the perfect song for holiday shopping (even when that shopping is online this year) because it’s so easy to give repeat listens, making it a sure-fire way to get you in the Christmas spirit. - Aarushi NandaįINNEAS, “Another Year” - Another year indeed, one for which we should all get therapy.
It has a classic holiday pop feel with all the bells and mistletoe references, but without it becoming cheesy or forced. Liam Payne and Dixie D’Amelio, “Naughty List” - Liam Payne and TikToker Dixie D’amelio’s voices complement each other well on this festive love song. Lil Nas X is one of the most prominent gay rappers of this generation, and it’s so refreshing to see him as someone kids can aspire to be. - Aarushi Nanda It could also be considered one of the newest holiday LGBT anthems, in that Lil Nas X doesn’t shy away from gay references throughout the track. It has the unique catchiness that defines much of his still short discography. The track is great if you love chart-topping rap and want to incorporate a little holiday feel into your playlist. Lil Nas X, “HOLIDAY” - “HOLIDAY” is the first single from Lil Nas X’s upcoming album. Many are unable to honor traditions in the way they did before COVID-19 hit, but nothing can stop music from nourishing the heart.Įveryone has those records they need to spin each December, but give these a try as well.
Whether they’re renditions of the classics or original tunes, these 15 tracks provide a necessary reminder of what this time of year is all about. No one could have expected that 2020’s Holiday Season would pan out like this, but that hasn’t stopped numerous artists like Lil Nas X from dropping festive bangers over the past couple of months. Row 3: Dallas Smith, ROZEI, Dashboard Confessional, Dee Snider with Lzzy Hale, Josie Dunne. Row 2: Lights, Black Pumas, Chloe Flower, Ben Caplan, Liam Payne. Row 1: Finneas, Carly Rae Jepsen, BANNERS, August Burns Red, Lil Nas X.