1967 tested The Beatles significantly. While the triumph of ‘Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band’ marked a peak during the Summer of Love, the band also faced the loss of their cherished manager, Brian Epstein. As Christmas approached, it likely became a deeply reflective time for the four young musicians, who responded by creating a psychedelic tribute to the holiday season. From 1963 to 1969, the band annually sent festive greetings to their fan club members, which included an exclusive seven-inch single. These discs often combined playful skits with great humor, sometimes featuring true gems. The Christmas gift of 1967 was arguably their strongest offering musically. Released in early December, the soundtrack for ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ gave The Beatles the opportunity to concentrate fully on the project. The result was ‘Christmastime (Is Here Again).’ This expansive holiday anthem, characterized by its thumping piano and rumbling timpani, creates a hallucinogenic atmosphere with the band's uplifting harmonies chanting a simple yet impactful lyric. Backing vocals were provided by George Martin and Welsh actor Victor Spinetti, adding further depth to the harmonies. A psychedelic holiday mantra, the arrangement reflects their contemporary work—particularly ‘Hello, Goodbye’—and is credited to all four Beatles, making it one of the very few songs to receive such acknowledgment. The artwork, created by John Lennon alongside his son Julian and Ringo Starr, is featured at the top. Delightful in nature, ‘Christmastime (Is Here Again)’ garnered its own cult following as a true deep cut from The Beatles. A planned reissue as part of the canceled Sessions project in 1984 led to bootlegging, and the song was eventually officially released in the Anthology box set, with a 2017 set compiling all the Christmas fan club singles in one collection. Take a moment to revisit ‘Christmastime (Is Here Again)’ below. Related: Tweetle-Mania – Inside Beatles’ Stan Twitter

      Listen to the newly revealed single 'When And Why'.

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      XL Recordings is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Archy Marshall’s (known as King Krule) ‘A New Place 2 Drown’ by releasing a freshly remastered instrumental version.

      Alongside the digital release of the instrumental album, the long-lost track ‘When And Why’, created during the same period, is being unveiled. Regarded as a cherished relic of the era by fans, you can finally listen to this previously subdued track in its entirety below.

      Originally launched on December 10, 2015, ‘A New Place 2 Drown’ is a significant work in Archy Marshall's discography. While mainly recognized for his work as King Krule, Marshall released this project under his own name, showcasing a distinct side of his musical range.

      Characterized by a murky, late-night mix of submerged beats, hazy textures, and personal storytelling, the project received widespread praise upon its release.

      Developed alongside a visual narrative created by his brother and long-time collaborator, Jack Marshall, this subtly impactful project serves as a multidisciplinary homage to their hometown of South London.

      The 2025 instrumental edition provides a newly enlightened view, offering fresh insight into the production elements that support the project.

      A 12” vinyl version of the instrumental album is set to release on January 16th, with pre-orders available starting today.

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