New holiday single from Maria Lane

Originally from Orlando and now based in Brooklyn, indie folk artist Maria Lane has won over fans with her heartfelt lyrics and elegant sound. Her music is firmly based in storytelling, a love for folk-inspired melodies and a knack for stitching relatable themes and emotions into her songs. Over time, she’s developed this formula into a unique style that combines the timeless quality of folk music with the wide appeal of pop, earning her status as a rising star in the indie scene.

Maria’s music presents a personal reflection on life, taking cues from artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Lizzy McAlpine and Avril Lavigne to balance meaningful songwriting with catchy, accessible hooks. This fusion has gained her a loyal and growing following, connecting with fans who find comfort and inspiration in her honest explorations of life from her perspective.

First unveiling her sound in 2021 with the release of her debut single, “strangers again,” the next year her first full-length album, maybe i’ll feel better, was released to critical acclaim. With more original music and her EP, 35 days, arriving over the last couple of years, more recently she’s been sharing new songs in the build up to her sophomore, Black and Blue.

Now she caps another impressive year with her brand new Christmas single titled “don’t wanna be alone on christmas.” Capturing the often bittersweet times of the holidays, the song offers a heartfelt exploration of love and loss during the most sentimental time of the year, delivering a moving seasonal song tinged with the tender charm of beloved holiday singles like “Last Christmas.”

Brought in by the twinkle of bright chimes and airy piano notes, the warmth of acoustic guitar enters to back Maria’s soft vocal leads which rest of a bed of drifting backing vocal layers. With a mellow rhythmic sway and lush melodic writing, the song flows with intricate instrumental tones and drifting textures to cast an enchanting listening experience from start to finish.

It’s an emotive and atmospheric Christmas single that’s at once poignant and graceful, wrapped up in a dreamy folk arrangement which distils a melancholic context into a stripped back sound that’s both fragile and alluring. Offering listeners a moment of blissful reflection amongst the holiday celebrations, with “don’t wanna be alone on christmas,” Maria Lane shares a beautiful and delicate outing of enduring folk magic.

Listen to don’t wanna be alone on christmas below

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