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Soul de Vienne Capture the Quiet Heart of the Holidays on “The Magic of Christmas”

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11 months ago

December 19, 2025

As winter settles in and the pace of everyday life begins to slow, Soul de Vienne returns with a song that turns away from spectacle and toward something far more enduring. Their new single, “The Magic of Christmas”, is a soulful, intimate reflection on the moments that give the season its meaning — not the lights or the noise, but the presence of love.

Led by Austrian composer and producer Roman Schleischitz, the genre-blending collective brings together soul, pop, jazz, and funk with characteristic elegance. On “The Magic of Christmas”, warm trumpet lines glide through the arrangement, shimmering synth bells echo softly like distant lights, and expressive guitar and piano unfold with restraint. A smooth rhythm section of bass and drums keeps the song grounded, allowing its emotional center to remain front and clear. The result is a track that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

At its core lies a simple but resonant line; “The magic of Christmas began with you”. Delivered through a soulful, expressive vocal performance, the lyric captures a feeling many recognize but rarely articulate: that the season’s true warmth often reveals itself in quiet moments shared with someone else. Nostalgia lingers here, but it never overwhelms; instead, it glows gently, inviting listeners into a space that feels intimate yet universal.

The idea of creating a Christmas song had been with Schleischitz for years. As he explains:
“Ever since I heard I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by the Jackson 5, I wanted to write a Christmas song myself.”

The decisive moment arrived much later, in 2023, at a Christmas market. Surrounded by festive bustle, Schleischitz noticed a couple standing still, completely absorbed in each other. That image shifted his perspective.
“That moment made me realize that the true magic of Christmas lies in human connection and love. I wanted to capture exactly that feeling in the song.”

While the concept and lyrics came together quickly, the music itself took time to find its final shape. Schleischitz returned to the song months later, navigating the challenge of capturing winter emotion outside the season itself. The breakthrough finally came in December, with the track recorded shortly after, in January, while the musicians still carried the spirit of Christmas with them.

Drawing on their Viennese roots and global influences, Soul de Vienne are known for sophisticated arrangements, live brass, and emotionally resonant storytelling. With “The Magic of Christmas”, they step into a softer, more tender light, offering a song that feels at home in quiet evenings, shared glances, and moments of reflection as much as festive gatherings.

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Shania Twain Announces Major UK & Ireland Summer Shows for June 2027

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6 hours ago

November 2, 2026

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Shania Twain on horseback with her arms outstretched, wearing a fringed brown jacket and white top, with a red pickup truck and desert landscape behind her

Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning global icon Shania Twain has announced a major run of outdoor shows across the UK and Ireland for June 2027, including headlining State Fayre, the UK’s largest music and BBQ festival, on Saturday 19 June.

The eight-date run begins at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre on 16 June, before Shania heads to Glasgow Summer Sessions at Bellahouston Park, State Fayre Festival in Chelmsford, Cardiff’s Blackweir Fields, Live at Powderham in Exeter, Dublin’s Marlay Park, Belsonic in Belfast and finally culminating at Oxfordshire’s Blenheim Palace Festival on 29 June.

Tickets go on general sale on Friday 6 November at 9am.

The announcement follows the release of Little Miss Twain – The Places I’ll Go, the deluxe edition of Shania’s acclaimed seventh studio album, Little Miss Twain. Released this July, Little Miss Twain marked a significant and deeply personal chapter for Shania. After more than three decades as one of the most successful and influential artists in music, the global superstar turned back to the beginning, revisiting the experiences, sounds and memories that shaped her before the world knew her name.

Drawing from her childhood and teenage years growing up in Canada, the acclaimed album traces the roots of her singular sound across country, pop, rock, soul and bluegrass, offering a revealing portrait of the influences behind an artist who would go on to reshape the boundaries of country and pop music. The album also features an exceptional lineup of collaborators, including Tanya Tucker, T Bone Burnett, Ronnie Wood, Josh Homme, Ray Parker Jr., and Toto’s David Paich. With Little Miss Twain – The Places I’ll Go, Shania expands that story, offering an even deeper look at the formative experiences and musical influences behind both the artist and icon she would become.

Also recently released was the audiobook of Shania’s 2011 memoir, From This Moment On, now available with narration from Shania herself. The bestselling book traces her tumultuous rise to stardom and features a new foreword with personal reflections on her journey.

Shania’s influence remains as far-reaching as ever. In 2027, she will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Come On Over and the 25th anniversary of Up!, two era-defining albums that transformed country and pop music, broke barriers around the world and cemented her status as a global icon. With a huge run of live dates in 2027, and a biopic chronicling her life and career also in development, Shania continues to look ahead while celebrating the music and milestones that have defined her extraordinary career.

SHANIA TWAIN, UK & IRELAND 2027
Wed 16 June, Scarborough, Open Air Theatre
Thu 17 June, Glasgow, Glasgow Summer Sessions, Bellahouston Park
Sat 19 June, Chelmsford, State Fayre
Tue 22 June, Cardiff, Blackweir Fields
Thu 24 June, Exeter, Live at Powderham
Sat 26 June, Dublin, Marlay Park
Sun 27 June, Belfast, Belsonic
Tue 29 June, Oxfordshire, Blenheim Palace Festival

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