As temperatures drop and days dwindle in length, festive music floods the chilly air. It’s time to spruce up those holiday soundtracks and add some more winter spirit to your playlists. So light a fire or pull one up on your phone, because it’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas.
Kuper Rutledge, a CHS junior, loves listening to music, especially from the indie rock genre. His all time favorite winter song, “Big Bag,” by Tyler, the Creator is an upbeat hip-hop track with a festive rhythm. Rutledge is an enthusiast of Tyler’s music and recommends “anything off of Tyler’s Grinch album.” Over winter break, Rutledge will be enjoying seasonal songs and celebrating Christmas with his loved ones.
Connor Good, a freshman at Chandler High, believes “‘Last Christmas” by Wham! to be his all-time favorite Christmas song. He also suggests, “Winter Wonderland,” “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” and “Let it Snow” to listen to over the holidays. Good will be celebrating the winter season on his couch by “binging Christmas movies.” If you’re looking for Christmas movies to watch over break, check out another Wolf Howl Story, 5 Best Movies to Watch Over Break.
Senior Anthony Quintana enjoys holiday tunes and considers himself to have “a good music taste.” Quintana’s preferred Christmas song is “Last Christmas” by Wham!, similar to Good. Quintana also admires “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” for their winter vibes. Quintana is excited to celebrate the holidays alongside his friends and family.
Jazmine Gutierrez, a sophomore, loves listening to RnB music. Her all time favorite song, “Snowman’ by Sia, is characterized by strong vocals and a calm, yet energetic sound. Gutierrez also enjoys “Love to Keep Me Warm” by Dodie and Laufey, as well as “Winter Wonderland.” Gutierrez will be traveling to Flagstaff for the holidays, to spend time with her friends and family in a cozy cabin.
The Wolf Howl staff also suggests “Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood, which has a catchy, captivating chorus. “California Dreamin”’ by The Mamas & the Papas is another timeless wintertime classic with a vibrant and hypnotic sound. We hope everyone has an amazing break and celebrates their time off to the fullest!
