A Christmas Indie Rock Revival You Didn’t Know You Needed Until Now

A Christmas Indie Rock Revival You Didn’t Know You Needed Until Now Nova Scotia’s alt-rock mischief-makers The Purple Helmets return with a holiday release that feels both comfortingly classic and boldly imaginative. Peace on Earth We’re Starting Over Again blends shimmering indie-rock warmth with a heartfelt message of renewal, wrapped in the band’s unmistakable melodic charm. Fresh off the momentum of Weirdo Squad’s rise on U.S. college radio, the band steps confidently into the holiday season with a track that radiates hope, nostalgia, and a surprising cosmic twist. Think Matthew Sweet and Teenage Fanclub crafting a Christmas tune, then tossing in a dash of extraterrestrial wonder for good measure. The song paints vivid winter scenes, snow-covered streets, wide-eyed kids questioning the magic of Santa, and the familiar calm of seasonal caroling. As the lyrics move from quiet reflection to star-guided journeys and UFOs touching down in Bethlehem, the world of the song opens into something imaginative and cinematic, echoing the quirky holiday storytelling style of the Rheostatics and the atmospheric sophistication of Bowie’s Loving the Alien. At its core, this track is a call for unity and a fresh start. A wish for the end of conflict, the softening of divisions, and the return of genuine goodwill. With its catchy melody and emotional lift, it’s the kind of Christmas release that listeners will return to all season, equal parts comforting, uplifting, and wonderfully unexpected.