Underrated Songs for Your Winter

Winter is here, and the holiday season is over. Without those Christmas tunes blasting at every turn, what should be on your playlist when you’re stuck at home as the cold, wintery weather moves in? For those looking to spice up their winter playlist, here are 5 underrated songs you may have not heard yet:

The Holiday – Bryce Vine
One of Bryce Vine’s less popular songs, “The Holiday,” takes his typical upbeat happy summer style and flips it for the winter. With a voice that’s a perfect blend between singing and rapping, Vine brings a laid back, soothing voice to the song. Through his lyrics, he takes on a reminiscent tone, exclaiming that “this is the season of heartbreak” and there is “no more mistletoe, ugly sweaters, bad cologne.” While the subject matter may not be so cheery, Vine executes in a manner that can put you in a good mood.

December – Nic D
Nic D’s unique voice drives this song, creating another upbeat winter mood. For those who prefer a style closer to pop than hip hop, Nic D is the artist for you. Nic D has a wide vocal range, and he uses every part of it in “December” to create a troubless tone. Nic proclaims he had nothing to do in the dead of December except to wait for the girl of his dreams. Reflecting on the past, Nic D creates an atmosphere that’s perfect for a brisk winter night.

Second Chance – Johnny 2 Phones
An upbeat hip hop vibe, Johnny 2 Phones combines a fun beat with fantastic rhymes. Johnny has a catchy voice, and he uses it to create an even catchier chorus. While all Mariah Carey wants for Christmas is you, all Johnny wants “for Christmas is a second chance.” While the lyrics may reflect a sad, heartbroken time, his delivery is bouncy, confident, and overall a fun Christmas/ winter vibe.

Winter – Pezzy x Bryce Vine
Another very upbeat song “Winter” by Pezzy and Bryce Vine, combines the unique voice of Pezzy and the smooth hip hop of Bryce Vine. The transitions between Pezzy’s chorus and Bryce Vine’s verses are flawless and the duo creates a piece of work that builds throughout the music. While this song may not be suitable for younger audiences, “Winter” talks about how “ the dead of the winter… [is] when the truth comes out” and the tendency for relationships to go cold in the winter. Pezzy and Vine create a perfect blend for a change in your winter playlist.

Snowflakes – Nic D
“Snowflakes” by Nic D, follows a slower tone, yet it builds on itself, with more vocal layers and a surreal atmosphere building towards the end of the song. In both of Nic D’s songs, he mentions the summer months, to draw comparisons between love’s differences in the two seasons. Constantly juxtaposing hot and cold, Nic D His voice pulls through to create a beautiful