NEEDTOBREATHE, Switchfoot, and JUDAH. Drop Future Holiday Classic “Hometown Christmas”

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Today only on Amazon Music, NEEDTOBREATHE, Switchfoot, and JUDAH. harness their individually acclaimed alt-rock sonics to create a powerhouse musical collective and release the feel-good song of the holiday season, “Hometown Christmas”. The Amazon Original track captures the magical unity of the holiday season surrounded by the friends, family, and neighbors that make our hometowns special. “Hometown Christmas” is now available to stream on all tiers of Amazon Music, including in spatial audio via Amazon Music Unlimited. LISTEN HERE.

Blending the melodic brilliance of three of modern rock’s most celebrated acts, “Hometown Christmas” includes a soaring chorus, nuanced reflections on the holiday season, and even a goosebump-inducing reference to the iconic classic "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” to create a sure-to-be Christmas playlist staple. 

In a behind-the-scenes video, that debuted this morning via Parade, the three artists chronicled the magic that came together while recording the track.

“We had a blast getting into the holiday spirit and making this song with our friends Switchfoot and JUDAH. We thought it’d be fun to record it 'Traveling Wilburys' style with each singer sharing the lead and we love how you can hear each band’s unique influence in the track. We’ve all been friends for a very long time but this was one of the most fun things we’ve ever done together." - NEEDTOBREATHE

“Christmas songs have always held a special place in my heart. Feelings of nostalgia come flooding back whenever I hear them. So when the opportunity to write a Christmas tune with some of our friends in NEEDTOBREATHE and JUDAH. came up, we knew we had to give it a shot. And we’re so stoked we did.” - Jon Foreman of Switchfoot

“Christmas songs come with great memories and time with family. I was so stoked to get a chance to write this song with heroes of mine that have become close friends. We hope ‘Hometown Christmas’ feels like a warm hug to you and your loved ones throughout these holidays.” - JUDAH.

In addition to “Hometown Christmas,” Amazon Music listeners can access hundreds of Amazon Original songs and numerous albums featuring both emerging and established artists across numerous genres, such as; alt-rock, pop, indie, country, Americana, roots, blues, jazz, and more. To hear the song, Amazon Music listeners can simply ask “Alexa, play Hometown Christmas” in the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android or on all Alexa-enabled devices. Or, check it out on the Amazon Music Holiday Originalsplaylist alongside a variety of other new tracks.

ABOUT NEEDTOBREATHE

Since 1998, NEEDTOBREATHE have quietly emerged as a dynamic force in rock music, topping the charts, selling out historic venues, and generating hundreds of millions of streams to date. The band have gathered one platinum single, four gold singles, and a gold album. Along the way, “Multiplied” notched their first GRAMMY® nomination. Simultaneously, they performed to sold out crowds at arenas and amphitheaters coast to coast. In addition to garnering two nods at the Billboard Music Awards, they’ve attracted acclaim from People, Rolling Stone, Forbes, and many more. In 2020, they sowed the seeds for rebirth with Out of Body. It bowed in the Top 5 of three Billboard charts and reeled in acclaim. Within weeks of its release, the quintet—Bear Rinehart [vocals, guitar], Seth Bolt [bass, vocals], Josh Lovelace [keys, vocals], Randall Harris [drums], and Tyler Burkum [guitar]—stole away to an old historic house in Columbia, TN where they lived together, ate together, laughed together, and recorded together for three weeks in the fall of 2020. They returned home with their eighth album and documentary Into The Mystery [Elektra Records]. It’s the kind of record that could only be made by a band who has been through it all and still has enough faith to keep encouraging one another. It’s NEEDTOBREATHE.

For more information on NEEDTOBREATHE, please contact Collin Citron at Elektra Music Group. 

ABOUT SWITCHFOOT

San Diego’s alt rock quintet Switchfoot has been continually breaking musical barriers in their 20+ career. They have sold almost 10 million copies worldwide of their eleven studio albums (including their 2003 double-platinum breakthrough ‘The Beautiful Letdown’ and 2009's Grammy Award-winning ‘Hello Hurricane’), racked up a string of Alternative radio hit singles and have had songs in numerous TV shows and movies. They have also performed sold-out tours with over 5 million concert tickets sold in over 40 countries around the world. Switchfoot has raised millions of dollars to aid kids in their community through their BRO-AM Foundation. Their emotionally intelligent and uplifting brand of alternative rock has earned Switchfoot a devoted and loyal global fan base. Switchfoot is: Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass), Jerome Fontamillas (keys, guitar), Drew Shirley (guitar) and Chad Butler (drums). 

Their most recent release is their acclaimed 2021 album ‘interrobang’. The Tony Berg-produced (Phoebe Bridgers, Paul McCartney, Andrew Bird) and Tchad Blake-mixed (Fiona Apple, Arctic Monkeys, Sheryl Crow) record was spotlighted by Vulture, Stereogum, Under the Radar, Alternative Press, and more.

For more information on Switchfoot, please contact Josh Page at Shore Fire Media.

ABOUT JUDAH.

JUDAH. is the surfacing of a compelling and raw journey of Judah Akers (Judah & the Lion, Pink Laundry), expressed through shouts of praise and tumultuous reflection. Not only does he have a story to tell but has been gifted with an honest ability to connect with people through music. JUDAH. is unapologetically authentic and straightforward, ripping through the layers of stigma and discomfort.

For more information on JUDAH., please contact Sue Marcus at Stunt Company.