Sound Scene Press’s Alternative Christmas Playlist

Like it or not, December brings Christmas music along with it. From the mall to the radio, it’s simply everywhere. Many can’t stand it, while others wait the entire year for it. Wherever you stand, the fact remains: it’s nearly impossible to escape. However, there are options that range beyond Frank Sinatra, or whatever happens to be playing on the radio. While they may not be traditional sounding Christmas songs, and your parents may not appreciate them as much, here’s a list of alternative Christmas songs to get you into the holiday spirit.

1. The Venetia Fair’s “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch”
2. Relient k’s “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”
3. Breathe Carolina’s “Mile High Christmas”
4. August Burns Red’s “Little Drummer Boy”
5. Amely’s “Christmas Time Again”
6. My Chemical Romance’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You”
7. August Burns Red’s “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
8. Relient k’s “Sleigh Ride”
9. Go Radio’s “O Holy Night”
10. VersaEmerge’s “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch”
11. The Academy Is…’s “Winter Passing”
12. Sparks The Rescue’s “Christmas Brings Me Down”
13. Saosin’s “Mookie’s Last Christmas”
14. August Burns Red’s “Carol Of The Bells”
15. The Maine’s “Ho Ho Hopefully”
16. Relient k’s “Silver Bells”

Leave a comment with your favorite alternative Christmas songs!