Christmas Hugs
Chandra – “Christmas Hugs”
Out November 28, 2025
Bristol’s Chandra deliver a festive power-pop rush with “Christmas Hugs”—a bright, guitar-driven anthem built on irresistible swing, chiming riffs, and a chorus that begs to be sung from Halloween through New Year’s. Under the sparkle sits a simple idea: kindness spreads. “My favourite thing about Christmas is the swell of joy and goodwill… We wanted to write a song that celebrates this wonderful transformation of the human spirit—and to make the song itself feel like a great big Christmas hug,” says frontman Chandra Nair.
Co-produced with Aren Short, “Christmas Hugs” lands where indie-rock energy meets classic holiday warmth—hook-forward, radio-ready, and impossible not to move to. Early press have hailed it “a standout among the year’s holiday offerings,” “pure euphoria,” and “a shimmering pop-rock sound brimming with holiday cheer.” The accompanying video captures the band performing in a glowing Christmas yurt—smiles, sparkle, and unfiltered joy.
Built for festive playlists and end-of-year moments, “Christmas Hugs” celebrates generosity, togetherness, and the small acts that make the season feel bigger.
