Carly Rae Jepsen, Robert Glasper, and Olivia Rodrigo join in for a festive holiday extravaganza. They discuss a holiday record collaboration, spending Christmas by the ocean, holiday traditions, and favorite Christmas songs.
The podcast emphasizes the importance of creating Christmas music that reflects both happiness and the realities of the world, aiming to provide comfort to those who may feel lonely during the holidays.
The musicians discuss their favorite Christmas songs and the inspiration behind their holiday albums, highlighting the joy of sharing their passion for Christmas music with their fans.
Deep dives
Reflections and Memories of Holiday Celebrations
In this festive episode, the hosts reminisce about past holiday celebrations and discuss their favorite traditions. They share personal stories of family gatherings, reminiscing about special moments and beloved Christmas songs. The conversation highlights the joy and warmth that the holiday season brings, as well as the connection to cherished memories.
Creating Real and Honest Christmas Music
The musicians featured in the podcast emphasize the importance of creating Christmas music that reflects both the happiness and the realities of the world. They discuss their approach to incorporating joy and melancholy into their holiday songs, aiming to provide comfort to those who may feel lonely during the holidays. By acknowledging the complexity of emotions during this time, they hope to create music that resonates with a wide range of listeners.
Sharing Favorite Christmas Songs and Collaborations
The hosts engage in conversations with different musicians about their favorite Christmas songs and the inspiration behind their holiday albums. They discuss beloved classics like 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' and lesser-known songs like 'Driving Home for Christmas'. The musicians also share their experiences collaborating with other artists to create new holiday music, highlighting the joy of sharing their passion for Christmas music with their fans.
The Pop Culture Happy Hour team is off today. So we're bringing you a very special holiday extravaganza from NPR Music's All Songs Considered podcast. In this festive episode, All Songs' annual celebration of the season returns with a trip to a snowy cabin in the woods – as they attempt to throw a party for the ages. Eggnog will be had, plenty of delightful holiday music will be played – and some special guests might just drop by, including Carly Rae Jepsen, Robert Glasper, and Olivia Rodrigo.