It's Christmas time, and there's no need to be afraid - as we're here to rescue you from the dire and overplayed festive pap that's bound to flowing from countless stereos around the world. Rather than scour Youtube and everywhere else online, Gigwise bring you the ultimate alternative Christmas party playlist.
Forget the cliche numbers by Paul McCartney and The Pogues, here's something a little different - with those old festive favourites either given a new lease of life in the form some pretty fun and explosive cover versions, or some all new original Christmas crackers to join the canon of classics.
With everyone from Julian Casablancas to Run DMC via LCD Soundsystem, U2, REM, The Courteeners, Mew, Sufjan Stevens, My Chemical Romance, The Used, Frightened Rabbit and many more, it's pretty much the perfect alternative mix to get you in the mood for Christmas.
Check it out below
