New Music: Sleigh the Holidays Volume 2

It is a true pleasure to bring you one of the best albums of 2025, Sleigh the Holidays, Volume II, from HBM Records.

Sleigh the Holidays, Volume II is a compilation album featuring an outstanding collection of seasonal tunes from an all-queer, women, and non-binary lineup of musicians from across the globe.  In the words of Head Bitch Music (HBM) founder Marilyn Reles-Lozano, Sleigh the Holidays, Volume II "celebrates queer joy, chosen family, and the beautiful chaos of the season".   The compilation also supports The Ally Coalition, raising funds for LGBTQIA+ youth.  

I absolutely love the idea of this album.  I love the cause this album supports.  I love the sense of community that exudes from this album, both in its music and in its spirit.  And, most of all, I love the music that HBM has gathered from an amazing collection of musicians.  From beginning to end the performances and arrangements are strong, played with passion, reverence, wit, pride, and attitude!

Some of my personal favorites from the album:

"Jingle Bells" by The Blah Blah Blahs.  I've heard a gazillion versions of Jingle Bells, but this cut by the Los Angeles band The Blah Blah Blahs hooked me immediately.  Within five seconds I knew it was going on my annual comp, and that I'd be playing it on my December guest-DJ gig on local radio.  Rhythmically, it pretty much sticks to standard.  Stylistically, it's erupting like a pyroclastic flow with creativity and energy.  

The Blah Blah Blahs

"Singing in the Snow" by Olivia Reid.  This one caught me by surprise - listen and you'll understand why.  Beautiful vocals, soft and gentle guitar accompaniment, a reserved rhythm section.  This also made my annual Christmas compilation.  

Olivia Reid

"In the Bleak Midwinter" by Rachel Collier.  "One-woman electronic production machine" Rachel Collier modernizes and funky-techs this 19th-century Christmas standard (one of my all-time favorite carols).  

Rachel Collier

"A Marshmallow World" by e.woolf.  Layered sound, slight, expertly-done deviations from the original melody, and gorgeous vocals make this truly enjoyable.  e.woolf's playfullness with melody is discreetly applied and sounds natural and wonderful.

e.woolf

So, my holiday music loving friends, treat yourself and add Sleigh the Holidays, Volume II to your playlist.  At present the album is available via streaming.  And stay tuned, as there may be more treats from the Sleigh the Holidays artists in Santa's bag...

Sleigh the Holidays, Volume II track list:

1.    Christmas Time (Me, Myself and I)  Bitters

2.    Jingle Bells  The Blah Blah Blahs

3.    It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year  Liv Slingerland

4.    two queens in a king sized bed  NIKI DEMAR, Julianne Hope

5.    snowglobe  Skyler Cocco

6.    Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas  Frances Anderson

7.    A Marshmallow World  e.woolf

8.    Santa Baby  JPOLND

9.    Bestie Christmas  Donnie Brightko

10.    In the Bleak Midwinter  Rachel K Collier

11.    Blue Christmas  Miette Hope

12.    Singing in the Snow  Olivia Reid

13.    Dear Santa  Disco Shrine

14.    Silent Night  Devon Baldwin

15.    Auld Lang Syne  Devon Michael

Listen on Spotify here!

Sleigh the Holidays, Volume II: 

Spotify link

Amazon Music link

Still reading?  Surprise!  In addition to streaming Volume II, you can stream Sleigh the Holidays, Volume I, released in 2024.  Enjoy!

Sleigh the Holidays, Volume I:  

Spotify link

Apple Music link

About Head Bitch Music: 

Head Bitch Music (HBM) is a multi-faceted, multi-service creative company that was built for artists by artists. As a full-service music production house HBM offers studio time, production, and mixing/mastering services for our clients. In addition to creating custom music, HBM also offers a boutique digital distribution service as well as music licensing and publishing services. HBM can best be described in three simple words: Bold; Honest; Diverse. The HBM team prides themselves on being independent thinkers, empathetic strategists, and equitable partners with all of their clients. The music industry is always evolving, so HBM strives to stay ahead of the curve.