Today I shopped at Macy’s and wished I had my earplugs. After a few decades, as much as I love them, and as fabulous as they are, those same old tired Christmas songs are on my last nerve.

So I’ve put together here what I hope you’ll find to be a fresh Christmas playlist. I hope you enjoy these unique Christmas songs.

A Great Big Sled – The Killers

Mele Kalikimaka (Christmas in Hawaii) – K.T. Tunstall

Christmas Wish – She & Him

Boogie Woogie Santa Claus – The Brian Setzer Orchestra

Father Christmas – The Kinks

A Christmas Duel – Cyndi Lauper, The Hives

Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight) – The Ramones

When I Get Home for Christmas – Snow Patrol

Xmas Time Is Here Again – My Morning Jacket

Jingle Bell Rock – Rogue Wave

Christmas Is Going to the Dogs – Eels

Christmas Treat – Julian Casablancas

Wonderful Christmastime – The Shins

Happy Christmas (War Is Over) – Maroon Five

Do They Know It’s Christmas – Band Aid

If you do Spotify, to access this playlist on my page, click here.