The Glasgow band Pelts gives the gift of warmth and hope with the new song “Merry Christmas from North California.” This song is not the usual holiday song. The song captures a fleeting sensation of peace and joy, creating a musical safe space amid an occasionally insane world. Released by Iffy Folk Records, this one is a balm, an audible sanctuary, and a sincere gesture from a band whose optimism resounds.
Graham McCarey wrote the song about how he was feeling in Northern California, a strange, bright place where people might be sane and human. The song has a still, prayerful vibe that wraps listeners in an intimacy that is both intimate and all-encompassing. Pelts takes that personal experience and makes it into a joyful anthem of hope, which is why the song resonates with so many people.
Graham and Natasha Radmehr’s voices complement each other well as they narrate this layered, emotional story. Olly Stockman contributes guitar, keys, and some flavourful soundscapes that add a smooth touch of sweetness to the music. Ralph Hector’s keys provide a warm foundation for the song, with Stuart and Ben Brown’s rhythm section providing a gentle push that keeps it moving. The band holds up a sound that is both simple and complicated, new every time you hear it.
The track is just in time for the holidays. This record is a holiday release that quietly reminds you that music can make you feel good even when it feels like everything’s going wrong. Pelts make you feel something, and that stays with you long after those final notes have sounded.
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