New holiday music from The Rosebuds - "Christmas Dan"

Just last week we told you that The Rosebuds released a new album of original holiday tunes dubbed Christmas Tree Island. Now they're giving away a song from the album.

The free download is of the quirky little tune "Christmas Dan," one of the album's best tracks. Submit a working email via the widget below to get the song.

The album is available now via The Rosebuds' Bancamp page or the usual big download services. Also, if you haven't already checked out The Rosebuds' version of Sade's Love Deluxe, check it out HERE.

New holiday music from The Love Language - "Christmas in Toyland"

Just like last year, The Love Language have unleashed a holiday tune at the last possible moment. This year's song is a snappy little track titled "Christmas in Toyland." Download or stream the song below. There's also a sharp little holiday portrait of the band to accompany the track (that's it to the right there).

The band have been hard at work on a new album, the follow-up to 2010's Libraries. It is expected to be out sometime this summer.

Don't forget, The Love Language will also be playing a big New Year's Eve shindig at the Soapbox in Wilmington with Last Year's Men and Gross Ghost. Tickets are available via Etix for $15.

A new free holiday compilation from Potluck & Grip Tapes

Local record labels Potluck and Grip Tapes have teamed up again to release another free compilation album. This one features holiday themed tunes titled Mistletow Throwdown.

It features local acts including North Elementary, Juan Huevos, Schooner, Old Bricks, Organos and more. A few are classic holiday tunes, while others are originals.

Check out the full track list below, where you can also stream the entire album. Head HERE to download it.

Download 21 free holiday tunes from Hometapes

The good folks at Hometapes Records are offering up 21 free holiday themed tunes for the low, low price of $0. There is the option to make a donation to the charity Heifer Project International, which is a great cause that is helping impoverished areas by supplying people with gifts of livestock.

The album, titled the never ending beginning, features a bunch of bands you may have seen passing through the area in the last few years including Collections of Colonies of Bees, The Caribbean, All Tiny Creatures, Matt White and many more. Check out the full track list below.

You can stream all of the songs via the widget below or head HERE to download them.

Holiday music from Roman Candle - "It's Christmas, Go On and Say Hello"

Former Triangle band Roman Candle, who now call Nashville home, recently wrote and recorded a new holiday song with Keegan DeWitt which they are giving away.

It's a fantastic original song titled "It's Christmas, Go On and Say Hello" which you can stream or download below. It's not an overly holidayified tune, making it a nice change of pace from the typical barrage of sleigh bells (which are used a bit here as a tasteful accent).

The band have been working hard on a new album which should be out sometime in 2012. We'll keep you posted as more develops on this front.

Holiday music from Woods - "Christmas Time is Here"

Christmas music is being released in earnest now that we're well into the holiday season, and the latest track comes from Brooklyn-based lo-fi folk band Woods.

The band has released a cover of the Charlie Brown and Vince Guaraldi classic, "Christmas Tine is Here" as a gift to fans. Download the song below.

The band with play Kings in Raleigh on Thursday, December 15 with MMOS. Tickets are available now via Etix for $10.

Holiday music from The Trekky Yuletide Orchestra - "In the Bleak Midwinter"

With Thanksgiving in the past, the winter holidays are right around the corner, and with that in mind, the folks at Trekky Records are giving away a free holiday tune. The song is "In the Bleak Midwinter," a somber piece from the album A New Old Fashioned Christmas. Download it below.

As we mentioned last week, the Trekky collective will be playing a special show at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro on Thursday, December 15. Check out more info on the show HERE.

We'll hopefully have quite a few more holiday songs to share with you in the weeks to come, so stay tuned.

New music from She & Him - "The Christmas Waltz"

We're not even made it to Halloween yet, but today, we've got the first Christmas music of the year for you.

As we previously told you, She & Him will release a Christmas album on October 24 titled A Very She & Him Christmas via Merge Records. The opening track on the album is the classic "The Christmas Waltz," which you can now stream or download below (download by clicking the down arrow on the right side of the player).

Holiday mp3: The Love Language - "Gsus" (demo)

It's Christmas Eve, but it's certainly not too late for another holiday song, especially when it's a groovy little tune from The Love Language. According to a post on the band's blog, Stu and BJ Burton both wrote and recorded a full demo of the song "Gsus" on Wednesday and Thursday.

The rest of the band is not on the track, but there are some voicemail messages featuring their voices during the last half of the track. The last voice heard is the band's manager Geoffrey Sawyer.

Download the track below and have a groovy holiday.

Holiday mp3: Toad the Wet Sprocket - "It Doesn't Feel Like Christmas"

Here's another song for you to add to your holiday playlist if you're so inclined. It's from Glen Phillips and his pop rock comrades who call themselves Toad the Wet Sprocket. It's a melancholy little tune called "It Doesn't Feel Like Christmas." Click the link below to download the song.

Check out previous holiday mp3s we've posted by clicking HERE and stay tuned for more to come.

Toad the Wet Sprocket - "It Doesn't Feel Like Christmas" (mp3 link)

Holiday mp3s: Best Coast & Wavves, Crystal Antlers, Guster & more

Here's a boatload of free holiday songs bundled together in a digital album called The Christmas Gig. The music is from Target of all places and includes some groovy little tunes from Crystal Antlers, Guster, Coconut Records, a collaboration between Best Coast and Wavves and more. Check out the full track list below.

You may have heard clips of a few of these songs in Target's holiday commercials that are currently airing all over the place. Go HERE to download the album which is totally free. You don't even have to fork over your email address which is a bit surprising. Enjoy.

Holiday mp3: The Mynabirds - "All I Want is Truth (For Christmas)"

Here's another new holiday song for you, this one from the excellent Omaha group The Mynabirds. This is a bit of dreary take on the holidays called "All I Want is Truth (for Christmas)," which talks about climate change and politicians among other things. Download the song via the widget below.

The track is available on 7" vinyl via Saddle Creek Records with the b-side "This Will Be Our Year," a cover of the classic tune by The Zombies.

The Mynabirds debut album What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood is out now via Saddle Creek Records.

Holiday mp3: Paul Simon - "Getting Ready For Christmas Day"

With the Holidays upon us, we're going to start bringing you some free holiday songs, starting with a new one from Paul Simon.

The groovy little tune is called "Getting Ready For Christmas Day," and though it isn't a full-on holiday song, it does have Christmas in the title. The song will actually be on Simon's upcoming album titled So Beautiful or So What, due out in 2011.

Download the track below and stay peeled for more holiday tunes to come.