Thomas Michael Link’s “I Can’t Wait for Christmas” feels like it was made for that perfect holiday moment. Maybe, when you’re trimming the tree or sharing a warm drink with someone you love.

The track leans into big band nostalgia with a modern spark, blending jazzy brass, a lively rhythm section, and Link’s smooth baritone for a holiday tune that is fresh, catchy and brimming with the kind of joy that makes you want to hit repeat.

The horns pop, upbeat swing, the drums shuffle, and the bass keeps everything bouncing along, laying the foundation for Link’s charismatic vocal. There is a personal touch too – lines like “Every day is Christmas as long as I can hold you near” take the sentiment beyond the season, making the song as much about love as it is about sleigh bells and snowy nights.

The arrangement is where the magic really happens. Collaborating with Studio Pros, Link crafted a sound that’s as full and rich as your favorite holiday spread. The guitar solo, with its Wes Montgomery-style warmth, is a standout moment, while the female backing vocals, added late in the process, give the track a classic 1940s feel that ties it all together.

Link’s musical journey makes this track feel even more authentic. A self-described blender of music genres, he has spent years pulling together elements of rock, jazz, blues, and pop into his own unique sound.

Link says:

“”I Can’t Wait for Christmas” started out as just melody and a chorus and grew from there. I walked around humming it to myself as it grew, and it seemed to organically sprout lyrics inspired by the underlying idea of being in love at Christmas and having that feeling year-round. I was also conceptually inspired by some classic Christmas/holiday songs such as “Baby It’s Cold Outside” and that feeling that you never want the season to end.

He’s not one to stick to formulas, and “I Can’t Wait for Christmas” reflects that spirit of experimentation – it’s a big band tune at heart, with a modern energy that is fresh and inviting.

For fans of Michael Bublé, Harry Connick Jr., or even those old Bing Crosby records, this song has all the makings of a holiday favorite. It’s joyful, romantic, and just the right amount of over the top – a perfect soundtrack to the season’s best moments.

Make sure to save this to your holiday playlists now!

Stream “I Can’t Wait for Christmas” on Spotify here.

Find out more about Thomas Michael Link on his Website.