Here’s a Bunch of Boston Holiday Songs to Put You in the Spirit
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You could pull together a bunch of holiday songs recorded solely by Boston artists and end up with a pretty solid playlist. I did, and it is.
From rock to alt to punk to rap, here’s a handful of my festive Boston faves. Keep it handy during the season, and share it with a friend. It’s my gift to you. Happy Holidays!
Dropkick Murphys “The Season’s Upon Us”
Los Wonder Twins Del Rap “The Feast Of Steven”
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones “X’Mas Time” (It Sure Doesn’t Feel Like It)”
Robby Roadsteamer “Christmas In Allston”
Sandman & West “Xmas in Kenmore Square”
The Sheila Divine “O Holy Night”
The Showcase Showdown “Ho Ho Ho Chi Minh!”
SSD “Jolly Old St. Nicholas”
Throwing Muses “Santa Claus”
Adam 12 is the Program Director of Boston's ROCK 92.9, heard weekdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. He's been flexing his encyclopedic rock knowledge in New England for over 2 decades, both on-air and online, at WBCN, WFNX, Boston.com, and indie617. At ROCK 92.9, he keeps you in the know on the big stories from the Boston music scene and writes about great places to eat, drink (beer), and to spend time outdoors in and around Boston.