The holiday season just got a whole lot merrier thanks to Bristol-based pop-rockers Chandra and their new festive banger “Christmas Hugs.” This upbeat, guitar-driven track is an instant injection of yuletide cheer.It begins with the jingling of sleigh bells and continues with crunchy riffs, driving rhythms and the kind of contagious feel good familiarity that Chandra blends with their usual mix of bright melodies and raw energy. There’s a tenderness in the kind of song that lifts you by the lapels of your ugliest Christmas sweater and urges you to dance around the living room.
Don’t let the holiday trimmings fool you though – there isn’t much sizzle here, just some real substance. As always, Chandra seizes the single opportunity to discuss — in true Chandra fashion — the contagious ‘virus’ of the profound levels of generosity, forgiveness and human Connection that such a time of year seems to conjure. “Christmas Hugs” is a musical warm embrace, hovering somewhere between the warm energy of energizing and what feels like comforting, like catching up with an old friend over mugs of spiked cider, it’s melody volatile enough to generate vocal harmonies soaring over shimmering textures and scorching guitar leads.
It’s an infectious modern holiday anthem packed with nostalgic nods to Christmas classics. On top of all of this, the band dressed up in their most garish Christmas wool and performed ‘Christmas,’ surrounded by sparkling lights, in a new music video for the festive fun. “Christmas Hugs” is a delightfully self aware visual counterpart that plays into the so far silliness of the season without being a trifle.”Christmas Hugs” is more than that though, which is something of a reminder that the holidays are more than just presents and spiked eggnog. It is opaque, it’s that mixture of that indescribable childlike wonder and connecting with the people you care about most. Pop this one on when you’re next entertaining and listen to see what the warm & fuzzies brings.
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