The Sounds of Christmas

By Ken Kessler

What's The Sounds of Christmas about?

Ken Kessler from the online Christmas music station The Sounds of Christmas talks about the station, Christmas (and holiday and seasonally-themed) music and related topics.

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The Sounds of Christmas episodes:

06.25.2024
2024 Schedule
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas celebrates Leon Day and shares details about the schedule for the rest of 2024 for the Sounds of Christmas station and podcast! Christmas In July episode from 2021! Show links: Listen to...
06.18.2024
Return Of A To Z
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas shares details about his upcoming Christmas In July event - the Return of the Sounds of Christmas From A to Z! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the...
06.10.2024
The Real Christmas Number Ones
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas follows up the previous episode with a look at U.K. and Ireland Christmas Number Ones that were actually Christmas songs! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds...
06.03.2024
Christmas Number Ones
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Billboards U.S. charts and the Christmas albums and singles that have been able to make it to number one! Billboard article about Catalog Album chart number ones Show...
05.28.2024
Non-Christmas Movie Christmas Songs Post Script
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas revisits the previous episode's topic with one that he missed (and delves into the Christmas music of Harry Connick, Jr.)! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds...
05.20.2024
Christmas Songs From Non-Christmas Movies
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the first Christmas release of 2024 (from the remake of "Mean Girls") and other Christmas songs that have come from non-Christmas movies! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of...
05.16.2024
Rudolph
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas celebrates another Christmas song being added to the National Recording Registry with a look at the history of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", including some of the other songs Rudolph...
05.01.2024
Christmas Without You
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about a couple of his friends who recently passed away (both of which were connected to the Sounds of Christmas station). He also talks about some Christmas music...
04.09.2024
Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice and the Sounds of Halloween
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the new Ghostbusters movie, the upcoming Beetlejuice movie and other potential sources of new music for this fall's Sounds of Halloween! Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station:...
04.02.2024
Christmas Album Anniversaries
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the large number of Christmas albums that are celebrating big birthdays this year! Previous episode on Mannheim Steamroller's 40th anniversary: https://soundsofchristmas.buzzsprout.com/1658629/14350485-happy-anniversary-mannheim-steamroller Previous episode on Band Aid's anniversary: https://soundsofchristmas.buzzsprout.com/1658629/14574813-band-aid-40 Previous episode...
03.11.2024
Fan Club Christmas
Send us a Text Message. Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks about some holiday music that you may not have known was out there - Fan Club Releases! He gives you some examples of Christmas releases that have...
03.04.2024
Taylor Swift Christmas Tree Farm and More
Send us a Text Message. Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Taylor Swift, her amazing career (so far) and her Christmas music - from a charity single to three versions of "Christmas Tree Farm" and lots in-between! Listen...
02.26.2024
Band Aid 40
Send us a Text Message. Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the upcoming 40th anniversary of "Do They Know It's Christmas?". He talks about the history of the song, and the different line-ups of the four official...
02.14.2024
Love Actually
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas celebrates Valentine's Day with a look at the Christmas music of the movie Love Actually! Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast: https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with...
02.13.2024
Whitney Houston
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas marks the anniversary of Whitney Houston's passing with a look at her Christmas music catalog! Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast: https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with...
02.05.2024
Same Old Lang Syne
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas revisits the state of traditional radio and their approach to Christmas music. He also talks about Dan Fogelberg's "Same Old Lang Syne" and the article that changed his feelings...
01.22.2024
Happy Anniversary Mannheim Steamroller
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the 40th anniversary of Mannheim Steamroller's first Christmas album, and the amazing Christmas music catalog they've given us (so far)! Mannheim Steamroller's 35th anniversary green vinyl release -...
01.01.2024
Happy New Year!
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas wishes you a Happy New Year and thanks you for an amazing 2023! Best Christmas Music Podcast on MyMerryChristmas.com = Link coming soon! Best Christmas Podcast on Feedspot: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/christmas_podcasts Best Christmas Music...
12.29.2023
The Ghost Of Christmas Music Yet To Come
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas takes a look back at some of this year's guests and what they had to say about the possibility that they would have new Christmas music for us next...
12.27.2023
Christmas Music Surprises
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to JJ from Christmas Music News about some of the surprise releases from this past season! Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewXmasMusic Follow JJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christmasmusicnews/ Listen to the Sounds...
12.25.2023
Merry Christmas!
Send us a Text Message. Ken wishes you a Merry Christmas, with a little help, actually A LOT of help, from friends of the Sounds of Christmas! Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast: https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect...
12.22.2023
Bart Zeal and December Celebrations
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Dutch composer and lyricist Bart Zeal about his music, including a couple songs that we'll be playing next October on the Sounds of Halloween. Bart also shares...
12.21.2023
Tommy Byrne on Christmas Music, Autism Awareness and Much More!
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Tommy Byrne about his Christmas singles, including his latest "Coal For Christmas". They also talk Autism Awareness, Bret Michaels and Gary U.S. Bonds! Tommy's Bandcamp page: https://tommybyrnemusic.bandcamp.com Tommy's...
12.20.2023
Jeff Timmons from 98 Degrees Talks New Christmas Single, Upcoming Album and More!
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Jeff Timmons from 98 Degrees about their new Christmas single, their upcoming album and the possibility of more Christmas music! Stream 98 Degrees' latest single "The First Noel":...
12.19.2023
Critical Mass On Their Long Journey To Their New Christmas Album
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Dave and April from Critical Mass about the band's long journey to their new album "Christmas Is Real", also talking about the band's award-winning early days, performing...
12.18.2023
Russ Lorenson On The Great American Song Book, Jingles the Cat And More
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer Russ Lorenson about his Christmas albums, his latest release and dealing with a health issue that has stopped him from performing. Plus, Russ talks about his...
12.15.2023
Frank Sinatra
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas is a little late with his birthday greeting for Frank Sinatra, so he decided to take a deep dive into Frank's Christmas music catalog, highlighting the rich legacy of...
12.13.2023
Kevin McGrath Wishes You A Merry Indie Christmas Again!
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Kevin McGrath about the new collection he put together to benefit the homeless charity Crisis UK. "Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas (Volume III)" adds another thirty-five...
12.11.2023
Deb Bowman on her New Christmas Single, Jimi Hendrix, Candide and lots more!
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter/actress Deb Bowman about her new single, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"! They also talk about Jimi Hendrix, Candide and the new album Deb's working on...
12.08.2023
David Lanz on Christmas music, new singles and more!
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to New Age instrumentalist David Lanz about his new Christmas singles (both with Kristin Amarie and his new solo piano release)! They also talk about David's previous single...
12.06.2023
Quinn Hedges On Cover Songs, the National Anthem and His New Christmas Release "Night Divine"
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter/guitarist Quinn Hedges about his new release "Night Divine"! They also talk about the many songs Quinn has covered, his performance of the National Anthem in front...
12.04.2023
Michelle Malone on the Hot Toddies, the new Christmas album and upcoming shows!
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Michelle Malone about their mutual love of Christmas music, her group the Hot Toddies, their new Christmas album, and lots more! Connect with Michelle: https://www.michellemalone.com Get Michelle's Christmas music...
12.01.2023
Cliff Beach On Christmas Day Funk And A Big 2024
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Cliff Beach about his new single "Christmas Day Funk", which was an unexpected Christmas music surprise. He also talks about his previous Christmas releases, and some of...
11.29.2023
Tommee Profitt On Bringing The Birth Of A King To The Stage
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas welcomes Tommee Profitt back to the podcast to talk about the journey he's been on - first in recording the studio album "The Birth Of A King", then bringing...
11.27.2023
David Arkenstone Talks About Winterlüde, His Upcoming Tour and World Of Warcraft
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to David Arkenstone about his amazing catalog of Christmas and winter-themed music, including his latest release Winterlüde! They also talk about writing and recording music for World of...
11.24.2023
Not Necessarily The Best Christmas Albums Of All Time
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Glen from the Season's Eatings Podcast and Scott from the Holly Jolly X'masu Podcast about a recent Entertainment Weekly article about what they claim are the 25...
11.22.2023
Rehya Stevens On Santa's Takin' Over The Town
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to independent artist Rehya Stevens about her new Christmas album "Santa's Takin' Over The Town". They also talk about dealing with Christmas Stress, Rehya's love for Less Than...
11.20.2023
Linda Imperial Spends Christmas In The Tropics
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer Linda Imperial about the power of music, and her most recent singles, including her new Christmas song "Christmas In The Tropics". Linda also shares plans for...
11.15.2023
Aubrey Logan on Jazz, Trombone, Postmodern Jukebox and Christmas Music
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Aubrey Logan about her new album "Christmas", and the journey she's been on that led her to it, including performing with the Cincinnati Pops and Postmodern...
11.13.2023
Sukey Molloy on Children, Music, Rescue Animals, Mister Rogers and More!
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Children’s music performer and recording artist Sukey Molloy about her new album "Snow Is Falling!" Along the way, they also talk about her journey from dance to...
11.10.2023
Lisa Biales Talks About Her New Album "At Christmas"
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to blues singer Lisa Biaels about her new album "At Christmas" and what led her to finally record a Christmas album (especially one that is made up of...
11.06.2023
Liz Kennedy on Snow In San Francisco
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Liz Kennedy about the music she's re-released this year, leading up to new music to come in early 2024. And, of course, they took about her brand...
11.03.2023
Ken from the Tell Alls on New Christmas Singles
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas is joined by Ken from the band the Tell Alls about their Christmas singles. They were exclusive to their Bandcamp page last year, but this year, they'll be available...
11.01.2023
The New 2023 Season of the Sounds of Christmas
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas welcomes you to the new season, and introduces you to the singers and bands that have made it possible (along with easy instructions on the three simple ways you...
11.01.2023
The Music of a Christmas Carol
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas celebrates Christmas Podcast Day and the upcoming 180th anniversary of A Christmas Carol, with a look at all (or at least most) of the adaptations of that famous holiday...
10.31.2023
Podcast Countdown #1
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas continues the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from August of 2021. In this episode, Ken talks about...
10.30.2023
Podcast Countdown #2
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas continues the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from September of 2022. In this episode, Ken talks to...
10.29.2023
Podcast Countdown #3
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas continues the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from November of 2022. In this episode, Ken talks to...
10.28.2023
Podcast Countdown #4
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas continues the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from March of 2021. In this episode, Ken looks at...
10.27.2023
Podcast Countdown #5
Send us a Text Message. Ken from the Sounds of Christmas continues the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from February of 2022. In this episode, Ken looks at...

What's The Sounds of Christmas about?

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The Sounds of Christmas episodes:

2024 Schedule

Return Of A To Z

The Real Christmas Number Ones

Christmas Number Ones

Non-Christmas Movie Christmas Songs Post Script

Christmas Songs From Non-Christmas Movies

Rudolph

Christmas Without You

Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice and the Sounds of Halloween

Christmas Album Anniversaries

Fan Club Christmas

Taylor Swift Christmas Tree Farm and More

Band Aid 40

Love Actually

Whitney Houston

Same Old Lang Syne

Happy Anniversary Mannheim Steamroller

Happy New Year!

The Ghost Of Christmas Music Yet To Come

Christmas Music Surprises

Merry Christmas!

Bart Zeal and December Celebrations

Tommy Byrne on Christmas Music, Autism Awareness and Much More!

Jeff Timmons from 98 Degrees Talks New Christmas Single, Upcoming Album and More!

Critical Mass On Their Long Journey To Their New Christmas Album

Russ Lorenson On The Great American Song Book, Jingles the Cat And More

Frank Sinatra

Kevin McGrath Wishes You A Merry Indie Christmas Again!

Deb Bowman on her New Christmas Single, Jimi Hendrix, Candide and lots more!

David Lanz on Christmas music, new singles and more!

Quinn Hedges On Cover Songs, the National Anthem and His New Christmas Release "Night Divine"

Michelle Malone on the Hot Toddies, the new Christmas album and upcoming shows!

Cliff Beach On Christmas Day Funk And A Big 2024

Tommee Profitt On Bringing The Birth Of A King To The Stage

David Arkenstone Talks About Winterlüde, His Upcoming Tour and World Of Warcraft

Not Necessarily The Best Christmas Albums Of All Time

Rehya Stevens On Santa's Takin' Over The Town

Linda Imperial Spends Christmas In The Tropics

Aubrey Logan on Jazz, Trombone, Postmodern Jukebox and Christmas Music

Sukey Molloy on Children, Music, Rescue Animals, Mister Rogers and More!

Lisa Biales Talks About Her New Album "At Christmas"

Liz Kennedy on Snow In San Francisco

Ken from the Tell Alls on New Christmas Singles

The New 2023 Season of the Sounds of Christmas

The Music of a Christmas Carol

Podcast Countdown #1

Podcast Countdown #2

Podcast Countdown #3

Podcast Countdown #4

Podcast Countdown #5

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