Here are three submissions we received that through the holiday rush unfortunately we were unable to get into article form until now. But let me tell you, hang onto these puppies for next years holiday mixes!

First we have a gem from The Yule Logs who are a new band dedicated to spreading holiday cheer (obviously). Their debut is out so give them support! Their version is a jazzy/rock sort of surprise. Highly recommended.

The Yule Logs – Last Christmas

Secondly, Philco Brothers, actually just one man named Jim, are a band out of Boston. Inspired by our site a few years he recorded his sweet ass version and passed it along! It’s somewhere between 8-bit and lo-fi but all parts amazing. Check out his myspace and thank him!

Philco Brothers – Last Christmas

And here’s their version of another christmas tune, “Christmas Time” by the Dogmatics:

Lastly, Praise-Apella are a faith-based a cappella group whose version is pretty amazing. I am always impressed by a talented a cappella, group but this cover truly deserves some notice, check out their video below:

Apologies for the rushed nature of this post, but we didn’t want to leave you guys hanging! we still have many many more to share, and rather than wait until next year, we’ll do a couple big mix posts for you guys!

Thanks for visiting this year! And stay tuned, we’re going to post through the new year at least a few more times!

Pop Noir fancy themselves stars already I think. It’s a little off putting, but I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt. They’re apparently a couple of uber-talented brothers who not only have an up and coming band, but are award-winning illustrators whose father did album covers for Joy Division! So of course it stands to reason that in their rise to the top, covering LC can only help. It did wonders for
Taylor Swift!

Pop Noir – Last Christmas

You can hear more of their music on Itunes.


Next we’re going to have a chiptune-off. For those that don’t recall, chiptune is the term for music generated through retro gaming devices like a Gameboy or Commodore 64 for example. It’s really amazing, and I personally love the sound. It helps if while listening to these you imagine George Michael in 8Bit shooting lasers and killing robots.

So first we have Kid Icaris followed by Swede Magnus Djurberg (aka Gouafhg). Aron sent us this version along with a whole new album of Christmas tunes he’s gathered, which you can find here. Both are unique takes and different from past chiptunes we’ve featured, like Goto80. Great stuff!

Kid Icaris – Last Christmas
Magnus Djurberg – Last Christmas


We’re sending Magnus’ version out in our podcast, so if you’d like to have select version of “Last Christmas” sent right to you, there’s no better way. Over in the right hand column you’ll find our latest selection and the link to subscribe. Viola!

Also, if you’re still into retrogaming or know someone who is, check out this amazing led NES cart, available from RetroZone. It’s also a playable game!