Brant's December 2025 Playlist

Here's hoping the rest of this godforsaken year flies by... 

Phew.  It's been a rough couple of months.  Halloween fell apart.  Despite my best efforts, I ended up catching the flu and missing the entire season.  That really sucked.  Then work pushed into high gear and has remained there.  As a result, there was no November playlist, and if not for the Thanksgiving weekend there probably wouldn't have been a December playlist either.  So here we go!  We've got new Roosevelt (yay!) some returning faves, and one or two new artists to check out.  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.  Enjoy, and let's hope 2026 is less intense.  I am fried.    

1.  Bike in L.A. /Roosevelt Remix/ (Rikas) - Roosevelt works his disco magic on Stuttgart band's easygoing alt-rock offering.  German synergy at its best! 

2.  See Me Loving You (the High Points with Louis La Roche) - UK soul to keep the beats going.

3.  Love in the Middle (Kevin Ross) - US R&B singer's latest offering. 

4.  Actor (Conan Gray) - I've been on a Conan Gray kick all year (did you catch him at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade???) so why not finish out 2025 with one of my favorite new(ish) artists!  

5.  Jupiter (Dagny) - Norwegian pop goddess goes minimalist and is kinda giving me Imogen Heap vibes!  

6.  Sad & Beautiful World (Mavis Staples) - Mavis is a national treasure.  End of discussion.  

7.  If I Never Get to Heaven (Ledisi) - I think one of my favorite things about tribute albums is that they always lift up a song I didn't know.  On her tribute to Dinah Washington, Ledisi highlights this tune.  Great artists + great song = great listen.  

8.  Talk to You (Sam Fender feat. Elton John) - This is a bonus track off Sam Fender's latest album!  I didn't realize Elton was his mentor, but the piano assist is a lovely addition.  Comfort food for your ears. 

9.  Kids Table (Bright Eyes with Hurray For The Riff Raff) - This is probably as close as I'll get to a holiday song!  But I did always enjoy sitting with my cousins at the kids table for family get-togethers.  

10.  Make Me Forget (LANY) - Frequent Brantworld listees are back with more delicious dream pop.  

11.  The Wolf (Witch Post) - Electrifying duo serves up some vibrant alt-rock on their debut album!  Can't wait to hear more from them! 

12.  Wildflowers and Wine (Jessie Murph) - This is a bonus track from her "Sex Hysteria" album.   I'm #obsessed

13.  Maybe It's Me (the Strumbellas) - We had this Canadian band on our last playlist, so it was a no-brainer to drop this tune from their latest EP onto December's list!  

14.  Dang (Rainbow Kitten Surprise) - It's always nice to be able to feature bands from my home state!  This NC Indie band is doing well with their latest ditty!

15.  12 to 12 (sombr) - Another of my fave new artists  is killing it with his latest album.  Here's another hit from the young New Yorker. 

16.  Comin' to You (Kishi Bashi) - This almost sounds like a Beach Boys tune put into an AI remixer!  Anyhoo - I like it!  

17.  Diamonds (Leisure) - New Zealand band's latest mid-tempo dance pop offering.  

18.  Returning to Myself (Brandi Carlile) - Brandi has been hanging with Joni Mitchell and I can totally hear the influence!  A gorgeous acoustic ballad to close us out.  

So that's December's playlist.  Here's hoping everyone makes it through the holidays, and I'll see you in 2026!