it’s december outside. a blanket of ice hugs the tree branches tightly, the panel of glass at the bus station, tightly. i’m never letting go, the ice says, i refuse to let go. hear my plea when the wind brushes against your cold ears. listen to me, and let me stay, for when i leave i will have nothing to hold on to.

my ears are always cold, numb and red in the winter time. what really helps though is listening to music… it probably sounds kind of silly but i swear it works for me. quite conveniently, this is also where i found my inspiration for the december mixtape – music that washes over you with warmth.

since this is the last mix of the year, my present to you is a selection of 20 songs instead of the usual 10. they are a fantastic escape from holiday music, if and whenever you tire of jolly jingles. and needless to say, all of these songs are just amazing… so please, soak them in. have some hot chocolate and cookies while you’re at it.

click the album cover to download :)