The Ellas
Merry & Bright
Album · Christmas · 2015
On their debut album, The Ellas add to the Christmas canon with 16 original songs brimming with merriment and winning harmonies. The Nashville trio of singer/songwriters bring bluesy touches to the fore on "Naughty List" and "Gonna Catch Santa", and big-band swagger on the title track. The production frequently references vintage recordings, whether it’s the lo-fi intro of "Chrisamas" or the jazzy clean-tone electric guitar of "Decemburr". The result is a sound so familiar, you might think you've known these songs for years.