Philippine indie music label Lilystars Recordsbrings festive warmth to music listeners all around the world with the release of IN REVERIE: A Lilystars Christmas Compilation.
In keeping up with the tradition of spreading Holiday cheers, the 11-track album offers heartfelt music that evokes the reassuring comfort of home and togetherness even in the unlikeliest of circumstances.
According to Clem Castro, the CEO of Lilystars Records, the compilation release is more than just a reflection of longing, hope and love. “It’s a call to keep our spirits alive no matter what we are facing. There are also tracks about celebration, optimism, loneliness and even dismay.”
While Christmas can mean a lot of things to different people, IN REVERIE: A Lilystars Christmas Compilation isn’t afraid to explore themes that indirectly address the current pandemic situation. “We can’t say if this release will have an impact for those who are having a difficult time with the pandemic, but we are hoping it does make a difference, Clem shares. “This serves as our gift to music fans this holiday season.”
Helmed with Hallmark-inspired melodies, vibrant arrangements, and intimate songwriting, the songs in Lilystars Records’ IN REVERIE offer an alternative listening experience for discerning music fans who want their Christmas jams a little bit on the obscure side. It covers a diverse selection of tunes with genres spanning pop, folk, blues, jazz, indie rock, twee, electronic pop, post-punk, and alternative music.
Clem admits that there was no selection process for the compilation album. Instead, he challenged some of the artists in the roster to write and produce their own original Christmas songs. “We have a high regard with the capacity of our artists and their contribution exceeded our expectations. We commend their commitment to produce the tracks on their own, either recording at home or with help of friends or people they work with to bring life to their record.”
Eleven artists from Lilystars Records participated in the call for submissions, which is more than enough to complete a proper album. The result is a unique collection of songs, defined by the sound of each artist and their own personal sentiments about the season. The track list includes:
1. Christmas Daydreams – Orange & Lemons
2. Blue For Christmas – Meagan Trees
3. The Kids Are Out – The Bloomfields
4. 1225 – Project Orange
5. Feliz Navidad (I’m Falling Apart) – Dey Rose
6. This Christmas Time – Dustybuns
7. A December Afternoon – Parasouls
8. Yo! Santa! – The Charmes
9. Christmas Mourning – The Geeks
10. Xmust – Kubra Commander
11. Good Night – Starry Eyed Cadet
IN REVERIE: A Lilystars Christmas Compilationis now available on all digital platforms worldwide via Lilystars Records.
