Justin Sync’s newest release, “It’s Christmas Time,” manages to do what most modern Christmas tracks have forgotten, instilling in us a Christmassy feeling through different textures of memories. From its opening notes, the track strikes a warm and inviting tone, merging retro holiday pop sensibilities with a slightly urban-trap-pop edge that is both familiar and refreshingly modern.
The groove strikes an ideal middle ground, energetic enough to keep spirits up, yet mellow enough to score a laid-back winter night by the fire. The production pairs lush electric piano and gentle bells with retro synth textures over punchy 808 bass lines, and the results are appropriately tropical but never cloying. Antique jingle bells are scattered among the flowers, just the right touch for a holiday accent.
What sets Justin Sync apart from the crowded seasonal pack is his seamless blending of memories with a modern post-production sheen. “It’s Christmas Time” is like revisiting your favorite childhood holiday album, only rendered new with a contemporary twist. As it invites audiences to take a breath, sip something warming, and bask in the joy of the season, it also pays homage to the vibrant playfulness that characterizes today’s pop landscape.
On this release, Justin Sync shares a track that serves as both the perfect soundtrack for chilly nights in and a dance-worthy ode to contemporary pop appeal. “It’s Christmas Time” is ready to take its place as a seasonal standard for anyone in need of some holiday cheer that feels authentic, cool, and just a bit left-field. It’s an excellent reminder that the magic of Christmas can feel both old and new, at least sometimes.
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