Entries by B. Francis Morlan

Pentatonix Scores with I Saw Three Ships

Pentatonix has released it’s sixth Christmas album, this one titled “Evergreen”. It features this spirited version of the classic Christmas song, I Saw Three Ships: “We wanted this album to be almost a little more folky and intimate and like almost singer songwriter-y, but still with the big moments,” Scott Hoying said. “After the lockdown, […]

This Christmas by Teddy Swims

Teddy Swims released his cover of This Christmas and, like most songs he covers, his voice carries the day: He looks like Santa. Well, kinda sorta if you squint and hold your mouth just right. But – oh! – the sound. Over the past few years Teddy Swims has captured the ears of millions through […]

Billy Idol Remasters Christmas

Billy Idol is out today with a remastered edition of his 2006 album titled Happy Holidays, which features this song: Produced by Idol and Brian Tichy, the new release of Happy Holidays has been remixed and remastered by Paul Hicks, known for his work remixing classic records from The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon and […]

Silent Night Debuts a Christmas Apocalypse

Silent Night is a new Christmas movie featuring a dark cloud of disaster and death. Imagine it: a cozy house in the English countryside. The tree has been festively decorated. A grand feast is being prepared. Over the sound system, Michael Bublé croons about holiday sweaters. Nell (Oscar nominee Keira Knightley), Simon (Matthew Goode), and […]