Sick of the same old, worn out holiday tunes every time you walk into a store? We dug around on Spotify to find you some fresh takes on the Christmas classics. Read on for a list of our faves — your eardrums will thank us. Log in to Spotify, then have a listen by clicking the links below.
1) “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” Trey Songz
If Mariah’s recent performance fail left you too depressed to listen to this staple one more GD time, Trey Songz can restore your Christmas spirit.
2) “I’ll Be Home,” Meghan Trainor
When thinking of Meghan Trainor, you no doubt hum “All About That Bass.” But she’s no one-trick pony, and offers a soulful update here that really proves her range.
3) “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Band Aid
British pop sensations One Direction teamed up with Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding and Sam Smith to pull off this single, which is already topping iTunes charts.
4) “Winter Wonderland,” Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett
It’s an odd pairing, for sure, but Gaga and Tony kill it in their kicked-up rendition of Winter Wonderland.
5) “Mary, Did You Know?” Pentatonix
This a cappella group’s take on an old religious tune will absolutely give you chills.
6) “Little Drummer Boy,” Justin Bieber feat. Busta Rhymes
This is probably the most ridiculous version of LDB out there, with rap breaks that include lyrics like, “I’m surprised you didn’t hear this in the Bible.” But we’re willing to bet you’ll prefer it to the mall muzak edition played perpetually. Pa rum pum pum pum.
7) “Last Christmas,” Ariana Grande
Tons of female pop stars have covered this one, but Ariana does it in a way that’s less whiny, and more “bad girl.”
8) “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” Sam Smith
If the British singer’s “Stay With Me” scenario had played out on Christmas Eve, this is what it would probably sound like.
