Audra Watt’s “Peppermint Condition” hits that sweet spot between holiday cheer and raw honesty that we rarely get in Christmas music. Recording at Nashville’s Beaird Studios, Watt and her team have crafted something that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly real.
From the first notes of shimmering piano, there’s an intimacy here that pulls you in. When Watt’s gravelly voice enters, it carries the weight of someone who’s known both struggle and joy during the holiday season. The pedal steel weaves throughout, a gorgeous touch that grounds the song in its Nashville roots while bells and percussion keep things festive without becoming saccharine.
As the song progresses, her voice grows stronger and more resolute, mirroring a journey toward renewed hope and festive cheer.One things that makes “Peppermint Condition” special is how much feelings into her song, this is something modern day music lacks,Her lower register adds a richness to lines about finding light in darker moments, while background harmonies float in like a warm embrace.
The clever wordplay of “Peppermint Condition” – playing off being in “mint condition” – works perfectly with the theme, and this being her reintroduction into the music scene makes the title hits you harder, all I can say is I am genuinely excited for her comeback.
You what, I think this is a fitting close to 2024, and with an EP and album promised for 2025, I’m genuinely excited to hear where she goes next, cant wait to hear from her again.
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