The time has come to cast your vote and make a real change. No, not the election (but please do vote). This Friday, Death of Guitar Pop release their Christmas single ‘Feeling Like A Right James Blunt at Christmas’. They have been killing it this past two years on the DIY scene, now, they are giving back with all proceeds going to mental health charity CALM.
Male suicide is still devastatingly high in the UK and, at Christmas time it hits a saddening peak. That said, this isn’t just some throwaway single for a good cause. This is the first Christmas classic since The Darkness’ ‘Christmas Time’ in 2003. It’s everything pop music should be, catchy, infectious and brings people together.
Lyrically, nothing will make you laugh more than this in 2019. Uncle Bet’s Lynx Africa sets and Uncle Trev’s racism are as comedic as they are melodic. As the brass soars, the backing choir-esque vocals bring home that warming feeling that, yes, we all buy into commercially but, when it comes from a humble and heartfelt place like this, it’s undeniable.
The fun doesn’t stop there though. The glorious parodies in the video of music video past are gut wrenchingly funny. Check out the video below, but, more importantly, buy it here: