Sixpence None The Richer's Matt Slocum answers some holiday questions and shares his Christmas faves...Q: What was it like recording a Christmas project, and how was this experience different than recording a regular studio album? A: Recording a Christmas project seems to have a little less pressure on the writing side... You have hundreds of amazing songs to choose from that have stood the test of time, and it's fun to take these classic melodies and experiment with them as an arranger.
Q: If you had to describe your new Christmas project—The Dawn of Grace (Nettwerk)—in one word, what would it be? A: Advent.
Q: What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? A: Being with my daughter for her first Christmas.
FAVORITES…Christmas Food: Eggnog ice cream
Christmas Tradition: Dragging the fake tree out for decoration
Christmas Carol: "Silent Night"
Christmas Album: A Charlie Brown Christmas, Vince Guaraldi
Christmas Movie: A Christmas StoryChristmas Present to Give: Framed photographs
Christmas Present to Receive: A nice bottle of wine
Sixpence None The Richer's brand-new Christmas project is called The Dawn of Grace
(Nettwerk). For more information, check out sixpence-ntr.com.