Fed up with the annual warbling from the Christmas chart contenders? Well fear not for this year The Handsome Family plan to rescue you from this torment with a free download of their track “So Much Wine”, a song the band performed to much acclaim on Later…with Jools Holland and was recently covered by Christy Moore.

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Taken from the album ‘In The Air’ it’s a cautionary tale of a festive breakdown that should sit comfortably alongside the Queen’s speech, mistletoe, the inevitable family slanging match and industrial strength tranquillisers.

It’ll be available as a free download at loosemusic.com from December 1st, 2008.

The Handsome Family’s new album ‘Honey Moon’ will be released in April 2009 and they play two shows in London later this month:

November 29, 2008
Twisted Folk @ The Arts Depot – North Finchley – London – N12
Tickets: £15 / £17
Box Office: 0208 369 5454
The Arts Depot

November 30, 2008
The Half Moon – Herne Hill – London SE24
Tickets: £12
Box Office – 020 7274 2733
The Half Moon

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