The iconic Chandra returns to the masses to bring smiles to their faces with his brand new sonic symphony 'Christmas Hugs' and this right here is a masterpiece! An exciting 3-piece rock-pop creative hailing from Bristol, UK, Chandra constantly tries to entice the masses with their positive messaging and lyrical prowess. As a collaborative that is seen as a driving force in the music industry, the band aims to move hearts with their compelling stories, embarking listeners on a journey of embracing humanity and self-belief. From their releases singles like Pretty, Smile to this latest Christmas banger, they've come a long way and we're here for it!
An energizing marvel combining the goodness of Christmas yearning with the dynamic realms of rock, this is a track one wouldn't want to miss out on!
A mesmerizing notion of elated beats and backdrops, this melody is here to entice you with the joys of Christmas and spreads the message about how goodwill and happiness spread like a virus across the globe with the arrival of the festival. This is a moment where everyone is allowed to be a little less apologetic, a little more charitable and more forgiving than they would ever be. The track is vibrant, and fun and would enlighten any room it's played in. Overall, I enjoyed it and I believe this could be a great addition to your Christmas playlist!
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We got a chance to conduct a one-on-one Q/A with the artist to know more about the release and here's what they had to say:-
1 - What a fun-loving release guys! Can you tell us more about the song formation and what exactly inspired you to make it?
Ans: Anyone who knows our music will understand that we write songs that give people hope, that inspire people and that brighten your day. In many ways Christmas embodies that, because people give themselves permission to be more friendly, more charitable and more forgiving. So since the very beginning we knew that it would make perfect sense for us to to write a Christmas song that comes from the heart.
2 - Do you have any behind-the-scene moments you'd like to share?
Ans: If you watch the music video I think it comes across as us just having loads of fun and that's because it was exactly that. We storyboarded a few bits of it but mostly it was just "let's do some stupid stuff and have fun" and I hope that really comes across.
3- If you were to form a mood board for your sound, what pictures/elements would you include and why?
Ans: Fun. Joy. Euphoria. Hope. Laughter. Unity. Diversity. Tolerance. Acceptance. Perhaps it sounds a bit cheesy but those exact thing are what drives our songwriting. I truly believe that if we still to those core concepts we can never write a bad song.
4- How does it feel like working in a team?
Ans: Working in a team is always a challenge. You have to learn to listen, give and take, compromise, encourage but also make sure you don't sacrifice too much of what makes you 'you'. But ultimately any sacrifice is worth it.
5- How do you think you guys stand out from the rest of rock-pop bands in the music scene?
Ans: Anyone who sees us live will tell you that the positive energy we give of is off the scale. And that all comes from what we stand for. How can you not have fun when you're singing about such uplifting topics. I genuinely feel that we're doing good every time we play because we send people away feeling great. I don't think many bands can say that without spending huge amounts of money on shows
6- How has your personal music style evolved overtime? Are there any creative roadblocks that you guys encountered?
Ans: Absolutely. When I was a teenager I used to write clichéd miserable songs about the state of the world and heartbreak. I didn't really want to write those kinds of songs but I didn't know how to write anything happy without it sounding awful. For years I struggled with what I wanted to say. And then suddenly one day it just clicked and now it's all I can write.
7- Out of all the releases out, which one resonates with the three of you the most? And which one was the most memorable to make?
Ans: Christmas Hugs is definitely the most memorable. I never dreamed that we'd be able to write a song that genuinely conveys the spirit of Christmas and does all the things we want it to do while at the same time being a cool song that you could listen to at any time of year. Really, REALLY proud of it.
8- Are there any breakthrough or existing artists that you guys look up to? If yes then which ones and why?
Ans: If I have to be honest; the music industry is in a really bad state at the moment. Label bosses and station bosses just don't want to invest time or money into bands anymore, which is why we are in a situation where all we're getting is pop solo artists. So I find it really hard to discover great new bands because very few of them can last long enough to get any traction. On top of that nobody really does what we do so actually I tend to look back to bands like Queen and U2 for my inspiration. Bands that made a difference, totally rocked yet pushed the boundaries of pop with every single release.
9- How has your ethical backgrounds shaped your artistry?
Ans: I'm going to be honest; it hasn't! Boring answer, sorry.
10- Are there any upcoming projects/collaborations fans must be excited about?
Ans: As we drift into 2025 we are thinking about EP #2 and that's really exciting for us because it means taking what we love doing (in terms of sound and concept) and being a bit braver with it. You'll hear the first fruits of that fairly soon because the next single comes out in February!
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