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Santa’s From The Bight By Rum Ragged
20 days to Christmas… Rum Ragged’s “Santa’s From The Bight” is a high-energy, sing-a-long Newfoundland Christmas tune that ought to be on your holiday playlist.
Christmas Fancy by The Once
19 days til Christmas… The Once put a fresh spin on Bud Davidge’s Christmas classic “Christmas Fancy.”
Hope at Christmas by Doug White & Kathy Stock
22 days… Doug White & Kathy Stock strike a beautiful balance of heartbreak and hope in their new Christmas song.
Every Ribbon by Tim Baker
23 days til Christmas… I loved Tim Baker’s 2024 Full Rainbow of Light release. The 2025 Deluxe Edition’s new single “Every Ribbon” is a bittersweet holiday gem — add it to your Christmas playlists.
The Hors D'oeuvres Song by Kitchinparti (ft. Kevin Blackmore)
24 days til Christmas… Let’s kick the festivities off with some Hors D’ouvres courtesy of Kitchinparti and Kevin Blackmore.
More Christmas Music from Newfoundland & Labrador
It’s almost December… it’s time for another instalment of the Product of Newfoundland Christmas Music Advent Calendar!
Guilty by Julia Dawson
Julia Dawson’s Guilty is a sleek, mature pop ballad. The Bay Roberts singer-songwriter delivers a confident, playlist-ready track that marks her as one of Newfoundland & Labrador’s most exciting new artists.
Hinterland by Horsechops
Horse Chops deliver jangly, high-energy indie rock with Hinterland—fresh, catchy, and worth a spin.
Don’t Let Them In
A haunting Newfoundland short film by Peter Collins — Don’t Let Them In blends psychological horror, trauma, and folklore. Now streaming on YouTube.
Ghouls Night Out by Working Title
Working Title’s new single is a retro Halloween treat where the Monster Mash meets Frightenstein… definitely worth hearing!
Dancing Where You Left Me Alone by With Violet and DACODA
Newfoundland’s With Violet return with “Dancing Where You Left Me Alone,” a high-energy track that proves autumn can shine as bright as summer.
Cicadas by Becca Bartlett
Becca Bartlett’s Cicadas is a modern folk gem—raw, hopeful, and introspective. A perfect soundtrack for autumn’s changes.
Closer by The Way East
The Way East’s new single Closer takes all the pop-rock hooks of High School Locker and pairs them with sharp lyrics about gossip, drama, and knowing when to walk away.
The Weekend Remix by With Violet
With Violet’s The Weekend Remix turns their alt-pop gems into summer anthems with help from top East Coast DJs. Frenetic, fun, and fully reimagined.
Down by Chris Hibbs
Chris Hibbs’ first solo single Down is guitar-driven, low-key confident, and built to last.
Harbour Le Cou by Allan Ricketts
Allan Ricketts’ new take on Harbour Le Cou is beautifully sung, darkly funny, and well worth a listen
Alice by Kitchinparti
In the first track from their forthcoming album Newfoundland’s Kitchinparti nails a rare combo: heartfelt lyrics and foot-stomping fun.
All The Way Down Now by Elder Caius
New from St. John’s duo Elder Caius, “All The Way Down Now” is a moody, instrumental that blurs the lines between prog, metal, and cinematic soundscape. It’s totally worth checking out.
Until You Are Sorry (Live) by Carolina East
Carolina East drops a live version of “Until You Are Sorry” with Alan Doyle & the Beautiful Band—big vocals, raw emotion, and a chorus made for singing along. Now streaming everywhere.
Big Ravine by John Moran
Discover Big Ravine, the new single from St. John’s indie artist John Moran. Produced by Polaris Prize nominee Jake Nicoll, this nostalgic track blends early 2000s indie rock vibes with bittersweet lyrics and summer-ready sound.