James Sullivan, writing for The Boston Globe where he interviews Juliana about this week's holiday themed 7 inch single for Record Store Day Black Friday in the US:
For Hatfield, most Christmas music is like wallpaper.
“I’ve never really actively sought it out,” she says, “but it’s not unpleasant.” She’s fond of the “Charlie Brown Christmas” soundtrack — the Vince Guaraldi Trio’s “Christmas Time Is Here” is being reissued on vinyl as another Record Store Day exclusive — and the “warm, fuzzy feeling” triggered by certain carols, such as “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.”
“‘Tidings of comfort and joy’ — that’s just a really nice line.”
But the B-side of her single, “Red Poinsettia,” might hint at her next project, which is a little darker than your typical Christmas jingle. The title suggests another seasonal trimming, but the lyrics reveal it’s a red herring.
“In my mind, it’s the Christmas murder ballad,” she says.
Head to the article to discover the new album title!