Want some new music for Christmas?

The old Christmas classics are still in our ears and the gingerbread tastes just like every year. Time for some variety this Christmas! New Christmas songs are just what you need - whether rocking beats, relaxed German pop or festive hits. If you're still looking for the latest Christmas album, you might just find it here.

Wincent Weiss fulfilled a dream with this album.

Pop singer Wincent Weiss not only lands at the top of the album charts with his Christmas album, but also fulfills a dream with "Wincents Weisse Weihnachten". "I've always wanted to make a Christmas album. Christmas is a subject close to my heart," says the 30-year-old. A total of 15 Christmas pop songs can be found on the album.

Weiss not only creates a contemporary Christmas atmosphere with his album, but also a balance between exuberant joy and more calm and emotional tones. In his song lyrics, he draws pictures of what he sees as the "best time of the year", in which everyone can find themselves in one way or another. "I noticed that in German Christmas music there are often either children's songs or religious songs and far too few in between. I wanted to help close the gap a little," says Weiss.

Roland Kaiser already proved that he can also be particularly festive with his 2021 album "Goldene Weihnachtszeit". Now the pop star has added five new arrangements and surprises with lots of English, swing and brass sounds.

"I've always wanted to work with Till Brönner. He is a wonderful person and a fantastic musician. I called him and asked him," says Kaiser. "We had a joint arranger. My part was first recorded in Berlin. When Till came to the studio, I was there. The collaboration was very moving." The two play the Scottish folk song "Auld Lang Syne".

Kaiser is particularly impressed by the collaboration with Nana Mouskouri for the song "Most Wonderful Time Of The Year". "During the recording in the studio in Berlin, she radiated an incredible joie de vivre at the age of 89," says Kaiser. Other songs include the presenter Michelle Hunziker ("Baby It's Cold Outside") and the Austrian pop pop queen Melissa Naschenweng ("Es wird scho glei dumpa").

The band Unheilig is presenting its Christmas album "Weihnachtslichter" with an alternative collection of Christmas classics. The 14 Christmas tracks remain raw and rocking in the usual Unheilig style, but are still festive.

The songs are not new, but can already be found on the second half of the 2021 compilation "Lichterland - Best Of". There is a song for every Advent Sunday - always in the same spoken-word style, the Count introduces the next stage of the Advent season. In between, there are many cover songs of classics such as "Leise rieselt der Schnee" or "Es kommt ein Schiff geladen".

Pop icon Cher has released her first Christmas album: 13 tracks, none of which have anything to do with "Silent Night, Holy Night". The album "Christmas" contains songs in folk-rock, rock, pop and disco styles. On "Christmas" Cher reinterprets classics such as "Santa Baby", "Run Run Rudolph" and "Please Come Home For Christmas", which she recorded together with the American jazz and pop singer Darlene Love, and it is the first time that Cher has sung as a duo on one of her albums. She has never invited other musicians to collaborate on one of her records, she explains. In addition to Love, she has also chosen Michael Bublé, Tyga, Cyndi Lauper and Stevie Wonder for her duets.

Cher may have a little competition from David Foster and Katharine McPhee. The songwriter and producer, who has 16 Grammys under his belt, released the compilation "Christmas Songs" together with his wife last year. Now the two have added seven more songs to their work, including classics such as "Santa Baby", "Snow" and "Amazing Grace", for which the famous Tabernacle Choir was also engaged.

"To say they are spectacular is an understatement. We brought together all the power we could muster with this great choir," says Foster about the collaboration. But the rest of the album, which sometimes features rock guitar and sometimes just piano and vocals, shouldn't disappoint anyone either: "We've put a lot of heart and soul into it and we hope you can tell. Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for so many people. We want to celebrate this joy with all of you."

The Tenors are releasing their second Christmas album "Christmas with The Tenors". The album is a collection of tried-and-tested classics such as "Ave Maria" and "White Christmas". But the four-piece vocal group also includes remakes of current songs such as "Snowman" by Australian singer-songwriter Sia. The album convinces in a Christmassy style with strong vocal interludes and a contemplative, harmonious mood.

Wolfgang Petry has released his first Christmas album in 23 years. The catchy tune specialist from Cologne sings atmospherically about Santa Claus, who has gone off into the sun in his swimming trunks and plastic slippers ("No coats, no hats, everyone has one sitting here"), and about Santa Claus running away with mom. The new album "Immer wenn es schneit" comprises twelve tracks, both original compositions and cover versions of classics such as "Schneeflöckchen, Weißröckchen" - in the Rhinelander's case "Schneeflöckschen, Weißröckschen".

"I've added my own things to almost every song," says Petry. "It's just too simple for me to just sing the songs." For example: "Merry Christmas - what a great time" and "The doorbell rings - the children shout: 'Amazon! Petry explains: "The language has also evolved, not just for the kids, but also for older people."

On her Christmas record, singer Alanis Morissette covers the song "Last Christmas" by Wham! "Growing up, Wham! was one of my favorite bands, and I've been a huge George Michael fan for as long as I can remember," says Morissette. "Covering this song feels super special and is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays."

The singer is also releasing new versions of three more Christmas classics: "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, William Chatterton Dix's "What Child is This?" and "Little Drummer Boy" by Katherine Kennicott Davis.

Tom Gaebel has released his third Christmas album "A Christmas to Remember" following the new edition of "A Swinging Christmas" released in 2015. The album combines German and English cover songs, some of which are accompanied by guests. The songs are mostly big band versions of Christmas classics such as "All I Want For Christmas Is You" or "Last Christmas".

"Christmas is the time for honesty, for love and for sparkle in every room. And I think you can hear all of that in every moment of 'A Christmas To Remember'," says Gaebel about his album.

Is a whole album too much for you? Then here's a final song tip, because Volkan Baydar is also making it swing under the Christmas tree this year. With "Weihnachtszeit", the singer from the Hamburg band Orange Blue has released his very own homage to the celebration of all celebrations. He also released a music video in which Rolf Zuckowski suddenly appears in the kitchen. We can only hope that he doesn't want to take us to the Christmas bakery. With this in mind: Merry Christmas - perhaps with some new music.

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This year, consider adding the upbeat and emotional tunes from Wincent Weiss' album "Wincents Weisse Weihnachten" to your Christmas playlist. The 'Turn of the year' is the perfect time to introduce some 'new music' to your celebrations, and Wincent's album offers a fresh take on traditional 'Christmas' songs, blending 'pop music' with contemporary and relaxed German sounds.

During the festive season, enjoy the lively performance of Roland Kaiser and Till Brönner's interpretation of "Auld Lang Syne" in their collaborative project. Their unique blend of German and English, swing and brass sounds adds a modern twist to the classic 'Christmas' song, making it a must-listen for the 'entertainment' during your holiday gatherings.

Source: www.ntv.de