Rising artist Grace Davies (@gracedaviesofficial) delivers an emotionally resonant Christmas narrative with her latest double single, exploring the multifaceted nature of the holiday season. Born from an unexpected moment of creativity that sparked a writing bout Grace refers to as Christmas in July, “The 25th” and “It Ain’t Christmas” are set to challenge the traditional festive soundtrack.
Grace Davies – “The 25th” Single
“The 25th” captures the anticipation of a Christmas reunion, articulating how a single day can validate 364 days of separation. “The longer the wait, the better the kiss… As long as you’re making it home by the 25th.” Co-written with topliner Ben Lythe, Grace Davies celebrates that powerful connection and crafts a universal narrative about love that transcends distance. With delicate vocals and a wholesome, nostalgic piano melody that embodies the season’s warmth, Davies delivers us a wonderful Christmas classic sound we all know and love.
Grace Davies – “It Ain’t Christmas” (If You’re Not With Me)
“It Ain’t Christmas” crafts a haunting exploration of holiday grief through a piano-driven soundscape that transcends traditional Christmas music. The poignant closing lyric, “Christmas ain’t Christmas without you” offers a raw, emotional perspective on loss – transforming personal pain into a universally relatable feeling of seasonal melancholy – a sorrowful reality many experience during the holidays.
Written in 2021, “It Ain’t Christmas” originated from a spontaneous burst of inspiration while rehearsing for a live session. “It Ain’t Christmas fell out of me, in the same way that ‘roots’ did,” Davies reveals. “I was supposed to be practicing a Christmas cover as a backup and I just thought… you know what, I’ll just write one!”
“The 25th” and “It Ain’t Christmas” draw from Davies’ life-long love of vintage jazz, with influences like Etta James and Louis Armstrong. The songs feature a stripped-back, intimate production – recorded on a 130-year-old grand piano for a raw, vintage-tinged sound that transports you to a warm fuzzy feeling of Christmas.
This double release showcases Davies’ exceptional storytelling, providing listeners with a nuanced, emotionally intelligent approach to Christmas music that goes beyond traditional festive cheer. Her ability to capture both the bittersweet loneliness and the profound joy of the holiday season sets this release apart.
Grace Davies
Since the beginning of her career, Grace Davies has scored huge success, with over 100M+ streams for her songs on Spotify alone, support across the board at radio, and acclaim everywhere from The Sunday Times to the BBC. Her catalog continues to gain in popularity for sync in international TV programs, including Love Island, Britain’s Got Talent, I’m A Celebrity (Get Me Out Of Here), Strictly Come Dancing, American Idol, Eastenders, Masterchef UK, Hollyoaks, and many more. Davies is completely owning her sound and is never happier than being at the forefront of her projects, both sonically as well as creatively. As a result, she is blazing a trail for women in a male-dominated industry.
Grace Davies – “A Wonderful, Boring, Normal Life”
Davies has had a consistent stream of incredibly crafted music that deeply connects her to her listeners; part of that bodywork includes her previous single “A Wonderful, Boring, Normal Life” generating acknowledgment from notable media outlets.
Grace Davies – “The 25th / It Ain’t Christmas”
We recommend adding Grace Davies’ “The 25th / It Ain’t Christmas” double single to your favorite holiday playlist. We would love to hear your thoughts! Please comment below and let us know how this song makes you feel. Remember, your feedback helps us bring you more of the music you love to discover. As always, thanks for reading another great article on Bong Mines Entertainment. We’re your go-to source for new music and positive entertainment news. Remember, (P)ositive (E)nergy (A)lways (C)reates (E)levation—P.E.A.C.E.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, and we will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on these links. Any compensation will be used to keep this website up and running.