The holiday season might look different this year, but there is one tradition that remains largely unchanged by the pandemic: cranking up festive music.

Whether you’ve been listening since before Thanksgiving, or are a Christmas Day-only kind of fan, we’ve rounded up our favorite holiday tracks from D.C.-area musicians. Selections span multiple decades and include festive go-go from Rare Essence, a stirring cover of a modern Christmas classic by The String Queens, a New Year’s bop from indie-pop outfit Sub-Radio, and some hidden gems from Marvin Gaye.

Take a listen below.

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