‘Santa Claus Is Coming To Town’ marks the first time Ash have released a festive track as a band, though frontman Tim Wheeler is no stranger to the genre. Back in 2011, he teamed up with Emmy The Great for the album This Is Christmas, proving he knows his way around a sleigh bell or two. This time, the full band gets in on the action, delivering a version that’s pure Ash: energetic, guitar driven, and impossible not to smile at.

Drummer Rick McMurray summed up the year perfectly: “A flurry of touring, a brand new album, a summer of festival appearances, all gone in a flash. It feels like only yesterday we were touring with The Darkness and preparing to drop our first single from the album in the form of a cover of the classic ‘Jump The Line’. But wait; we’re not done yet.”

And he’s right. This is a fun, rockin’ Christmas track ready to get you in the festive spirit. If you’ve always preferred your seasonal soundtrack with a bit more crunch, this will slot perfectly into your playlist alongside the classics.

The single arrives as Ash gear up for a sold out run of Irish dates this month, including stops in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast. They’ll return to the UK in February 2026 for more headline shows in support of Ad Astra, with venues across the country already sold out.

After a year this packed, a Christmas cover feels like the perfect full stop. Or maybe it’s just the beginning of the next chapter. Either way, ‘Santa Claus Is Coming To Town’ is here to soundtrack your festivities.

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The Plague’s cover of ‘Santa Claus Is Coming To Town’ could just well be the perfect holiday anthem for those who love Christmas with a twist of darkness, offering something fresh for listeners who crave something more intense than standard holiday cheer. Beneath the jingle bells, there’s a sense of something more – something ominous.

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town’ can be purchased/streamed here and you can check out the video for it here at RAMzine.

‘What Else Can I Do?’ dives deep into the frustration and emotional toll of trying to communicate with someone who feels unreachable. “The song is about struggling with communicating with a loved one. I recently found out about some severe limitations about a family member and have been coming to terms with it,” The Plague explained.Lyrically raw and vulnerable, the song captures the struggle of feeling unheard, with intense imagery of being pulled apart and overwhelmed by emotional disconnect. The chorus echoes a desperate plea, expressing the helplessness of trying every way to connect but finding no breakthrough. Themes of miscommunication, mental strain, and the weight of unresolved tension pulse through the track, blending personal turmoil with powerful, relatable emotion.
 
‘What Else Can I Do?’ can be purchased/streamed here and you can check out the video for it here at RAMzine.

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