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Dec 06, 2024 By Andy Von Pip Photography by Press Shot

The fourth and final volume of Have Yourself a Merry Indie Christmas is out today, capping off an extraordinary series curated by Kevin McGrath. This installment is an expansive 65-track digital compilation featuring an eclectic mix of indie Christmas gems from artists such as Grandaddy, The Raveonettes, The Lucksmiths, Sultans of Ping, Marsheaux, Lia Pamina, TV Smith, and The Orchids. Priced at just £7, all proceeds from the release will benefit Crisis at Christmas, very much in line with the season’s spirit of giving.

McGrath, the tireless curator behind all four volumes, described this project as a “labor of love,” despite facing personal health challenges along the way. Drawing heavily on the archives of Christmas Underground and taking inspiration from platforms like Mixcloud—including Andy Von Pip’s Christmas shows—McGrath sifted through a treasure trove of indie tracks. “I received a mammoth response from a wonderful set of musicians. A huge thank you to them all,” McGrath said, noting that even with 65 tracks, there’s not a single filler in the mix.

Highlights include Whyte Horses’ wistful “Next Year Will Be Mine,” Grandaddy’s irreverent “It Was a Silent Night at Least Until Jeff Lynne Arrived,” Marsheaux’s shimmering “We Met Bernard Sumner at a Christmas Party Last Night,” and The Raveonettes’ haunting “Christmas Ghost.” It’s a compilation that would gladden the heart of even the most Grinchy of Grinches.

Released today, December 6, 2024 via Bandcamp, the compilation arrives just in time for Bandcamp Friday—when the platform waives its fees, ensuring even more funds go to Crisis at Christmas. Whether you’re a die-hard indie fan or just looking for an antidote to the usual holiday fare, this album promises to deliver something special.

The digital-only album is released today on Bandcamp Friday 6th of December (£7) with any purchases on that day not subject to bandcamp commission, therefore raising more money for Crisis. Buy it HERE

Track List

Whyte Horses - Next Year Will Be MineThe Relationships - Christmas Song
Grandaddy - It Was a Silent Night at Least Until Jeff Lynne Arrived
The Raveonettes - Christmas Ghost
Big Society - December Forever
The Orchids - I Wish I Was
The Lucksmiths - The Winter Proper
Shirese - Christmas in East Haven
Hanemoon - Snowball in the Eye
Red Sleeping Beauty - Christmas
TV Smith - Xmas Bloody Xmas
Caleb Nichols - Christmas, California
Pale Sunday - The Winter Song
The Proctors - Icelandic
Swansea Sound - The Life We Led
Theatre Royal and Friends - I Believe in Father Christmas
Dylan Mondegreen - The Ghost of Christmas Past
Fireflies - Snow Begins to Fall
Milton and Jones - This Life (This Christmas) 2024 Mix
The Duke of Norfolk - Lovely Winter
Still Flying - St Veit
Aux Caroling - Is Michael Clayton a Christmas Movie
Boyracer - Magic to Me
Olympians - Leaving You at Christmas
Skiing - 26th of December
Lia Pamina and Dario Persi - Christmas’ Over
Marsheaux - We Met Bernard Sumner at a Christmas Party Last Night
Lovejoy - I Dream of Angels
Neil Brogan - Our First Christmas
The Depreciation Guild - Through the Snow
The Sultans of Ping - Christmas Bubblegum Machine
Brighter - Christmas
The Windmills - When It Was Winter
Nature Set - Edward
Saturday Looks Good to Me - This Time Every Year
Frank Bango - Holiday Episode
Gateway to Thousand - Indie Christmas
Jason Anderson - Christmas
This Year’s Model - I Think the Snow Saved Me
Campfire Social - Let’s Just Do Christmas Next Year
The Heathen and the Holy - Best Christmas Yet
Warm Digits - Good Enough for You This Christmas
Ice Choir - It’s Different Now
Applennium - Is This Christmas
Les Bicyclettes de Belsize - Dufflecoat Christmas
Royal Landscaping Society - Frost
The Photocopiers - Christmas Alone
The Rhynes - December Boy
Kissing Party - Merry Christmas Darling
Alpine Subs - Over Wichita
The Candy Strypers - Forgot the Christmas Tree
Northern Picture Library - Snowscene
Ex-Rental - Christmas in the Synthesizer Age
No Berlin - Waiting for Christmas
The Kaisers - Merry Christmas Loopy Lu
Dark Horses - Jul Song
The Yellow Melodies - Cordiales y Mazapanes
April March and Los Cincos - Last Train to Christmas
Kat Quinn - Girl in an Ugly Sweater
The Yearning - I Just Wanna Hold Your Hand (On Christmas Day)
Louis Philippe - Xmas Sun
The Very Most - It’s the Best Thing
The Ornaments - Would It Kill You to Kiss Me Under the Christmas Tree
The Hannah Barberas - Dancin’ Santa
Gustafr Yellowgold - Fa and a La