Okay, let's pretend the universe coughed up "All the Christmas Lights." Not literally, of course, though I did find a sparkly rock in my pocket this morning – probably unrelated. This single by Eric Harmsen, straight outta Alpine, manages to feel both like a familiar, cozy sweater and a strangely uncharted territory. https://open.spotify.com/album/422cieMEcXDGkGRXvKa058 The music… it’s less jingle bell rock and more like a snow globe...

Listening to this gorgeous song, which was written in the context of expressing one's affection for another person, is a great way to make this weekend feel even more special. The initial appearance of Hettie B is intriguing, and we can't ignore it. She just released a new track under the title "Something About You" as a single. The overall atmosphere of the song is upbeat...