The Sounds of Christmas
Ken Kessler from the online Christmas music station The Sounds of Christmas talks about the station, Christmas (and holiday and seasonally-themed) music and related topics.
Episodes
312 episodes
Halfway To Halloween 2026
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Halloween music and upcoming celebrations for Halfway to Halloween!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station<...
Michael Jackson and Christmas Music
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Michael Jackson, the recent movie and his connections to Christmas Music!Unreleased Michael Jackson music:
Christmas Album Anniversaries
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas runs down a long list of Christmas albums that are having significant anniversaries this year! Show links:Listen to the Sounds of...
Moya Brennan and Her Christmas Music (And Much More)
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talking about the passing of Moya Brennan, and her Christmas music legacy (and much more)!Moya's Bandcamp:Nollaig Gaelach (2023 Christm...
Christmas Spirit In March
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about getting a little Christmas Spirit, even in March, with his spin on social media's 10 Day Challenge!Show links:Listen to the Soun...
Rock Hall 2026 Nominees And Christmas Music
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 Nominees' List and which one (or ones) have released Christmas music!Vote for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame N...
Neil Sedaka's Christmas Music Legacy
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the career of Neil Sedaka, and while he wasn't known for his Christmas music, he did leave us a significant release (actually, he left two)!Neil Sedaka links:
Gaga, Bryan and Christina
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas revisits a recent episode, talking about Christmas releases from Lady Gaga, Bryan Adams and Christina Aguilera, and why he thinks they were released too late!Show links:
Awards Season Again
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Christmas music at the Grammys and at the Academy Awards!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station
Release It Early
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about when he believes artists should plan on releasing new Christmas music!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station
Meat Loaf At Christmas
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Meat Loaf's Christmas connections, including his long-rumored Christmas album and the Christmas songs that he did release (sort of)!
Catching Up With Suzanne's Band
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Suzanne from Suzanne's Band, following up on the release of two Christmas singles for last season (along with details on her new single and forthcoming album, including how you can be ...
300th Episode - The State of Christmas Music (On The Radio and Online)
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas celebrates this podcast's 300th episode with a look at the State of Christmas Music, on the radio and online!Show links:Listen to the Sounds...
The Best Christmas Songs Of All Time...Or Are They?
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about what may or may not be a list (or three) of the Best Christmas songs!Fo...
Happy New Year 2025
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas wishes you a Happy New Year, and thanks you for listening in 2025!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station
Auld Lang Syne 2025
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas does a deep dive into "Auld Lang Syne", remembers those we lost this year and looks ahead to 2026!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christ...
Thank You And Merry Christmas!
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas thanks you for listening, and wishes you a Merry Christmas!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station
Dionya Marie Missing You Underneath The Mistletoe
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Dionya Marie about her single "Missing You Underneath The Mistletoe", working with Snoop Dogg & Amy Grant, a new Christmas album and so much more!
Kevin Scott Hall and His Christmas Music Past, Present and Future
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter James Robert Webb about his new Christmas single, his first movie role and so much more!Kevin's website
James Robert Webb's Merry Magical Christmas
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter James Robert Webb about his new Christmas single, his first movie role and so much more!Check out "Merry Magical Christmas"
Jing Jang Jingling with Kenny Nolan
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Kenny Nolan about his amazing career, and his first Christmas song! Well, his first Christmas song that he actually sang. His real first Christmas song was performed by New Kids On The...
Waiting For Santa with Olivia Van Goor
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Jazz Vocalist Olivia Van Goor about Christmas music, her new album and much more!Check out Waiting For Santa
It's Christmas Time with Mellani Day
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Mellani Day about her musical path, the album Christmas Time and what she has on the way for 2026!Check out Christmas...