Starbucks is giving the holiday season a new soundtrack. The coffee giant has released Holiday Blend, its first global holiday music album in more than a decade, bringing together seven artists for a fresh collection of seasonal favorites and original music.
Released November 4 through Interscope Records and Universal Music Group, the seven-track album features an eclectic mix of pop, soul, Americana and Latin influences. The lineup includes Brandi Carlile, Coco Jones, Leon Thomas, Magnus Ferrell, JYT, TRÍADA and The Womack Sisters.
Highlights include Coco Jones taking on the holiday classic “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” Brandi Carlile’s rendition of “River,” and Leon Thomas bringing his style to “Soulful Christmas.” JYT contributes “This Christmas,” while TRÍADA offers a Spanish-language take on “Llegó La Navidad.”
The album is available now on digital streaming platforms and will also become part of the soundtrack at select Starbucks coffeehouses around the world throughout the holiday season.
There’s a little goodwill behind the music, too. Starbucks Holiday Blend includes a $500,000 donation to World Central Kitchen, supporting the nonprofit’s humanitarian food relief efforts around the globe.
With Starbucks’ holiday menu arriving November 5, the company is bringing together seasonal drinks, music and a little giving back to kick off the festivities. Consider this your invitation to grab a Peppermint Mocha and add a few new tracks to your holiday playlist.
