'Tis the season... to hear Christmas music pretty much everywhere you go, whether you love it or don't. But who first brought the holiday spirit to rock music? The origins of Christmas music date all ...

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without great music. And while famous old carols and unstoppable pop hits seem to get the most attention, many of classic rock’s biggest acts have also released ...

Holiday songs are known for their festive melodies and cheerful lyrics. However, rock music is here to prove that Christmas music can be festive and hardcore at the same time. Throughout history, ...

Mariah Carey‘s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is the most famous Christmas pop song. It was originally a rock song. Here’s a look at how the track came to be. Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for ...

When Trans-Siberian Orchestra started touring theaters in 1999, they traveled with just one 24-foot box truck, filled with a couple dozen lights, a fog machine and a star curtain. “It was really more ...

Popular streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music offer curated holiday playlists, while SiriusXM features dedicated holiday channels, including a new one hosted by Jimmy Fallon. Free options ...

Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra sing during the taping of "The Dean Martin Variety Show" circa 1967 in Hollywood, California. The list spans decades, beginning with 19th-century carols and leading into ...

Christmas is just days away and holiday music has been all but inescapable for weeks. At this point, it would be natural to find yourself getting tired of hearing the same carols and hymns all the ...

The holidays are upon us and the heavy music world is taking some time to spread some Christmas cheer while reflecting on the year that was and offering both Christmas and New Year's greetings to ...

As the holiday season continues, don't forget to check out our big list of tree lightings, menorah lightings and more for festive events throughout North Jersey. Some of these include "A Christmas ...