If you’re anything like me, you’re probably done by now with the same tired-sounding retreads of Christmas classics.  That’s why, like Rudolph, I’m here to save the holiday with alternative versions of the tunes we all know and love (and a few originals).  This is just a brief 10-track, 35 minute collection that I spin every holiday season to help get me into the spirit and shake the radio-staples (although a couple of these may still get extended airtime, I don’t know) — I figured I might as well share it.  Most of these you’re probably already aware of but for a long time I had no idea that Anberlin and The Shins made any Christmas songs, so hopefully you find something below that you enjoy. This is definitely not an exhaustive list of alt-rock/pop-ish holiday tunes, which is why I invite you to leave your favorite Christmas cover in the comments below.  Merry Christmas, Sputnik (and happy holidays across the board)!

https://open.spotify.com/user/sowingsputnik/playlist/1R19IC5sKaWnS5TI4kt5jh