As Christmas draws near, the pace of daily life begins to slow, and music often becomes a quiet companion to the season.

Less head-scratching selections include the upbeat retro-pop track “Ready for Christmas” by Tabitha Meeks, the funky “Merry Christmas Baby” by Short Stuff, a surf-rock instrumental version of “Winter ...

Name Mike Edwards Best known for Singer from Jesus Jones, EMF’s best known side project. Current city I don’t live in a city, ...