TORONTO INDIE POP MUSICIAN LISA HUMBER SHARES NEW HOLIDAY SINGLEÂ /;BLUE CHRISTMAS“
Just in time for the holidays, Toronto indie pop musician Lisa Humber shares her new single/video “Blue Christmas” out now on all digital streaming platforms.
Wrapping up a busy and productive year for Lisa, ‘Blue Christmas’ is the final release in her quadriptych of new music for 2024. The track was created in collaboration with producer/guitarist Justin Abedin, who also produced her recent singles ‘It’s Me, It’s You‘ (October 2024), ‘Dance Within‘ (June 2024) and ‘The Devil’s Advocate‘ (March 2024).
The beauty of Lisa’s version of ‘Blue Christmas’ lies in its authenticity. Where Elvis Presley’s iconic rendition brought a sense of resigned sadness, Lisa’s interpretation draws out a deeper sense of raw emotion. There’s a haunting tenderness in her voice, a vulnerability that makes each word feel personal.
“My journey into songwriting began with my first original, ‘Boxing Day’—a reflective, bittersweet narrative about fleeting romance and the transient nature of holiday moments,” says Lisa. “This year, I’m reimagining ‘Blue Christmas’ in a raw, stripped-back rendition that captures the season’s loneliness and heartache. With haunting melodies and a deep sense of longing, this cover brings out the quiet emptiness that can linger when the holidays don’t meet their festive promise.”
With a career spanning over two decades as a stage manager, Lisa witnessed a transformative shift in the live events industry in March 2020. Out of this tumultuous time emerged a collection of songs that seamlessly blended indie pop, introspective lyrics, and adult alternative elements. Lisa’s debut EP, The Space Between, released in 2022, received high praise from industry professionals and marked the beginning of her collaboration with Justin Abedin, bringing authenticity to her music, and translating personal experiences into a resonant sound. After releasing 4 singles in 2024, Lisa is already working on new music for 2025. Stay tuned.