Caitlin Connors
Northern Irish band ASH have released their first Christmas single, Santa Claus is Coming to Town.The band dropped this festive single ahead of their sold out tour in Ireland. With the band playing in the UK in February of 2026.
A Treat For the Holidays
Along with this cover, ASH have also released a tongue in cheek music video. The video follows Santa on what looks to be a legendary night on the town. Of course, Santa ends the night the best way he could, at an ASH concert. Lucky Santa even ends up on stage with the band.Not a bad way to get people excited for an upcoming concert if I do say so myself.
The Year of ASH
ASH’s tour comes as no surprise as earlier this year they released their 9th studio album Ad Astra. The album encompasses the bands sound they have carved out for themselves over the 30 years they have been together. It is a perfect example of indie rock from the 90s with a modern day twist introducing power pop into this body of work.
“Here we are then; the final month of 2025, and what a year it’s been. A flurry of touring, a brand new album, a summer of festival appearances have gone in a flash. It feels like only yesterday we were touring with The Darkness and preparing to drop our first single in the form of a cover of the classic Jump In The Line.”
“But wait; we’re not done yet. Because we’re wrapping this year up the way we started with another surprise cover in the Christmas shaped form of Santa Claus is Coming to Town!” said Drummer Rick McMurray.
Gearing Up To Tour
ASH are set to start their Ad Astra tour in Galway’s Roisin Dubh 7 December. The tour has seven dates across Ireland. The band are ending the Irish leg of the tour in their home of County Down, performing in Belfast 13 December. They plan to tour the UK in February of 2026.
But for now, Irish fans “Get your reind ears around this future Christmas classic and let’s get festive!”
