I consider myself a fan of the band Lawndry - a Nashville based outfit that tends to lean a bit psychedelic but always laid back. The first thing I ever heard from them was an album called Lake Life, a single 26-minute track experience that gallops along at a steady and enjoyable pace. The album title is spot on in terms of vibe.

Every year, the band releases some original Christmas songs and plays a show around town. I haven't seen details about the show yet but their newest holiday EP is out and it may be my favorite yet. The Day Has Almost Come is just four songs but it covers a lot of ground. There's an adorable ode to Kraftwerk, a strangely sinister tale of a mysterious island and a loving ode to Santa and presenting giving. The EP ends with the title track and it's a gut puncher - a proper dose of melancholy for the holiday. I recommend it.

There's a vast body of work from the group but starting with the holiday songs is a good jumping off point.