Name: Got To Be Christmas / Christmas Time Is Here
Brand: The Shacks

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SNOWFLAKE27

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Colour

White

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-12-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Snowflakes

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5053760083283

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Total Cap

1 / 7" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / white

Artist

The Shacks

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Snowflake

Snowflake Records, Inc. was an American 80s disco label that brought the magic of the dance floor to music lovers around the world. With a passion for creating infectious beats and unforgettable melodies, Snowflake Records became a powerhouse in the industry.

Owned by Snowflake Records, Inc., this label was known for its commitment to delivering high-quality disco music that had people grooving all night long. The label's releases were distributed by Prism Records, Inc., ensuring widespread availability and exposure.

From iconic hits to hidden gems, *Snowflake* artists captured the essence of 80s disco with their electrifying performances and innovative soundscapes. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the genre, *Snowflake* is your go-to destination for all things disco.

The Shacks are a dynamic duo consisting of Max Shrager and vocalist Shannon Wise. With their unique blend of indie rock, dream pop, and soulful melodies, they have captivated audiences worldwide. Max's impressive guitar skills combined with Shannon's mesmerizing vocals create a sound that is both nostalgic and fresh. Their debut album, released in 2016, received critical acclaim and established them as rising stars in the music industry. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, The Shacks continue to push boundaries and deliver unforgettable musical experiences.
Max Shrager's passion for music began at an early age when he picked up the guitar for the first time. Influenced by classic rock icons such as Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, Max honed his skills as a guitarist and songwriter. His innovative approach to playing has earned him recognition among fellow musicians and fans alike.
Vocalist Shannon Wise possesses a voice that is both hauntingly beautiful and effortlessly powerful. Drawing inspiration from artists like Billie Holiday and Nancy Sinatra, she brings a timeless quality to The Shacks' music. Her ability to convey emotion through her vocals adds depth to their songs.

Imagine yourself in bed on Christmas Eve, you are not really awake anymore, but also not asleep yet. Music is entering your subconscious mind. You feel like floating into a completely new world, a fairytale world of lucid dreams. The music sounds familiar but at the same time very different from what you are used to hear around this time of the year. It is as if you have been transposed to an alternate world, where everything is blurred and reality and dreams are inseparable. That otherworldly music is joined by an ethereal voice, singing about Christmas being here. And then you wake up, see a show white 7” spinning on your record player and you realize you have been listening to the new Shacks’ Christmas single, that Santa has just put there without you noticing it. The Shacks are the duo of singer/bassist Shannon Wise and guitarist producer Max Shrager. In 2016, The Shacks were featured on the track ‘Strange Boy’ by fellow New Yorkers El Michels Affair, which was quickly followed by an EP on Big Crown Records (produced by El Michels Affair’s Leon Michels and Max), and some 45s, of which their cover of Ray Davies’ ‘This Strange Effect’ received a lot of praise, as did their 2018 debut album for Big Crown Records, ‘Haze’. More singles followed, most recently a split 7” with label mates Brainstory. Apart from the original ‘Got To Be Christmas‘, co-written by Brainstory, the single The Shacks recorded for the ninth edition of the Snowflakes Christmas Singles Club also features a cover of one of the most popular Christmas songs ever, Vince Guaraldi’s ‘Christmas Time Is Here’. Both the original and recent cover versions of that classic (like that of Khruangbin, with whom The Shacks have also toured) already sounded dreamy, but The Shacks take the song into a completely different dimension. The record comes on snow white vinyl and is limited to 300 copies.

Got To Be Christmas / Christmas Time Is Here

Music GB