Charlie Castell Releases New Holiday EP ‘Christmas in Love’ Featuring Jessica Mellott
Renowned musician and activist Charlie Castell is set to ignite the holiday season with his latest release, Christmas in Love. The EP features a collection of festive tracks that combines rock, pop, and holiday spirit with a powerful message of love and unity. With longtime collaborator Jessica Mellott joining him on vocals, Christmas in Love is a bold and upbeat offering for fans of both traditional holiday classics and fresh, dynamic sounds.
The EP opens with the title track, “Christmas in Love,” a melodic collaboration between Castell and Mellott. The song’s soothing energy and positive message set the tone for the entire project, inviting listeners to celebrate the season with a renewed sense of connection and joy. Castell and Mellott’s chemistry shines through, creating an undeniable sense of warmth and sincerity.
The EP also includes classic holiday tracks with a fresh take, such as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Jingle Bell Rock,” both are reimagined with a warm, melodic instrumental arrangement, featuring Jessica Mellott’s soulful vocals. Castell and Mellott’s seamless harmonies breathe new life into these timeless songs, ensuring they feel as heartfelt and captivating as ever.
In addition, “I’m What You’re Looking For” adds a touch of originality to the holiday genre. This energetic pop-rock track features a catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, offering a powerful reminder of self-discovery and the pursuit of love. With its vibrant energy, the song provides a dynamic contrast to the EP’s more melodic, reflective moments, rounding out the collection with a burst of excitement and drive.
Castell, who has spent much of his career using music as a platform for social change, has infused Christmas in Love with the same heartfelt intent that has defined his work in the past. His previous album, Beautiful Apocalypse, tackled serious issues like political corruption, gun violence, and social injustice, while Christmas in Love carries a message of hope, togetherness, and love—the values that hold the season together.
Since moving from England to the United States, Castell has built a diverse career that includes collaborations with Jessica Mellott, his role in the Face The Music Collective, and his work with Grammy-winning producers and musicians. His dedication to his craft and his activism are at the core of everything he creates. In 2020, his holiday single We’ll Have a Christmas earned praise from folk icon Peter Yarrow, further proving Castell’s impact beyond music.
Listen to Christmas in Love below:
