Kylie Minogue Announces New Christmas Single 'Xmas'
Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue is set to release a new Christmas single titled 'Xmas' as an Amazon Music Original. The song was confirmed by the legendary pop princess recently and is expected to bring festive cheer to the holiday season.
About the Single
'Xmas' (pronounced X-M-A-S) is described as an upbeat party track with a celebratory tone. It will be released digitally via Amazon Music and physically available on CD, seven-inch gold vinyl, and 12-inch zoetrope vinyl. Fans can pre-order these physical formats through Amazon and Kylie’s official store.
Recording Details and Inspiration
Kylie revealed on The Scott Mills Show on Radio 2 that she recorded the single during a break in her Tension tour. Interestingly, the festive recording sessions took place in June, right in the middle of summer.
“Because I was on the road, we didn’t get to go so Christmassy. I had… You know I think it was from a CBeebies story, Christmas story, I did and they gave me a… like a Christmas stocking I think. I thought, I have got to take something Christmassy and I think that’s it. That’s the one thing that you may see… If there is any visuals of the recording that’s the… That’s it. We didn’t get to do fairy lights. We didn’t get to do paper chains. But in spirit we were very Christmassy.”
Promotion and Availability
- The single was launched on The Scott Mills Show, Radio 2.
- Digital release is exclusive to Amazon Music.
- Physical versions include CD, seven-inch gold vinyl, and 12-inch zoetrope vinyl.
- Pre-orders are available through Amazon and Kylie’s official merchandise store.
Summary: Kylie Minogue brings holiday spirit with her new upbeat Christmas single 'Xmas,' recorded during her summer tour break and available across digital and physical formats.