The holidays are fun for a lot of reasons, but sometimes, the Christmas music can be a bit overdone or even just annoying. But, you can still get in the seasonal spirit with music you'd also listen to at other times of the year. Many of these songs have a little folksy vibe that feels particularly appropriate for the fall and winter months.
This is the type of music that you want to listen to when you're bundled up near the fire or driving home at night. Artists such as Hozier have something about them that just feels meant for fall and winter. A selection of these songs are featured on the Twilight soundtrack, a film series that has strong autumn and winter vibes. Pretty much the entire evermore album by Taylor Swift fits this vibe, especially since it was released around the holidays!
But to give you the ultimate winter playlist, I've selected a few favorites to include. Some songs have direct references to the season and the holidays, while others don't, but these songs all feel like they'd be at home on a winter playlist based on their vibe.
The Ultimate Winter Season Playlist:
- "New Year's Day" by Taylor Swift
- "'tis the damn season" by Taylor Swift
- "evermore (feat. Bon Iver)" by Taylor Swift, Bon Iver
- "gold rush" by Taylor Swift
- "willow" by Taylor Swift
- "All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)" by Taylor Swift
- "October Passed Me By" by girl in red
- "Stick Season" by Noah Kahan
- "Call Your Mom" by Noah Kahan
- "Northern Attitude" by Noah Kahan
- "Cherry Wine" by Hozier
- "Damage Gets Done (feat. Brandi Carlile)" by Hozier, Brandi Carlile
- "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" by Iron & Wine
- "Bella's Lullaby" by Carter Burwell
- "Meet Me on the Equinox" by Death Cab for Cutie
- "Meet Me in the Woods" by Lord Huron
- "Seigfried" by Frank Ocean
- "Warm with You" by Hayden Calnin
- "Surefire-Piano" by Wilderado
- "Anchor" by Novo Amor
- "Opaline" by Novo Amor
- "Decimal" by Novo Amor
- "White Winter Hymnal" by Fleet Foxes
- "Runaway" by AURORA
- "Believer" by SYML
- "You and I" by SYML, Charlotte Lawrence
- "Skinny Love" by Bon Iver
- "Roslyn" by Bon Iver, St. Vincent
- "Bloom" by The Paper Kites
- "Near Light" by Ólafur Arnalds
- "Autumn Leaves" by Shalfi
- "The Woods - Acoustic" by Hollow Coves
- "Next to You" by John Vincent III
- "Bruises Off The Peach" by Ryan Beatty
These songs may not be explicitly about Christmas or winter, but they all have that cozy feeling that fits perfectly with the season. Remember that any music can be seasonal if you want it to be. Just because a song doesn't mention snow or presents doesn't mean it can't fit into your winter playlist. It's all about what resonates with you. So, don't be afraid to mix things up this holiday season and add some non-traditional seasonal songs to your playlist.
But if you're still craving some traditional Christmas tunes, there are plenty of classic songs out there! What songs do you like to listen to this time of year?
