Music
Manchester Orchestra: “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”
The Christmas classic comes alive in the hands of Manchester Orchestra.
The Dreamtoday: “Maeve”
The Dreamtoday pile up the heavy, guitar-driven sounds on their recent album A Static World.
Class President: “Wander”
The hummable pop number “Wander” opens Class President’s EP Ellipsis.
U.S. Christmas: “The Valley Path”
“The Valley Path” is an experience you need to set aside time to appreciate.
Does Robot Conor Dream of Electric Drums?
On this episode of As the Sil Turns, a mathematician’s wife loses $5 in the jukebox.
Keith Christmas: “Round The Stones”
An uplifting acoustic picker from a British chap with the last name “Christmas.” Done.
Leper: “In The Bleak Midwinter”
A dark, moody sing-a-long that carves the still-beating heart out of the chest of Xmas.
Christmas Aguilera: “All Wrapped Up”
A high-stepping Xmas show tune in ‘70s glam rock dress.
Anna Paulette: “Sister Winter”
A sweet solo strummer, perfect for enjoying by the Xmas tree or warm fire.
Monthly Celebrated Orchestra
Jazz ensemble The Fully Celebrated Orchestra returned to Midway Cafe for its monthly residency.
Christmas: “54-40 Or Fight”
Not for relaxing by the fire. But maybe a nice fit for a rowdy Xmas afterparty with friends?
Julie Christmas: “July 31st”
A little Tori Amos mixed with Lorde mixed with art metal stylings…
Santa’s Little Helper: “The Sleigh, Sleigh, Sleigh Brought My Presents Today”
Santa’s Little Helper Xmas-fies The Ramones’ classic “The KKK Took My Baby Away.” Why not?
Scott Patrick Knies: “Symphony”
Knies delivers classical guitar stylings with a holiday kick.
Michael Christmas: “SIDEWAYS”
Fire beats and bass line bring up the rear as Michael Christmas’s rhyme blaze the path ahead.
2022 Top Live Shows
Hump Day News takes a look back at the most notable live shows we wrote up in 2022.
Parent Teacher: “evEryThiNG's NoRMaL”
A bouncy, lo-fi strum carries the day on Parent Teacher’s first single off Impending Doom.