Fill your stocking with Alicia Keys, Louis Armstrong, more

Time to update that dusty old holiday playlist with some new offerings that will appeal to everyone at the table. The Associated Press reviews a roundup of albums of new Christmas — and Hanukkah — music from Alicia Keys, Chris Isaak, Pentatonix, Backstreet Boys and more. Reviewer Martina Inchingolo says Alicia Keys’ album is “cheeky and cozy” and Armstrong’s “Louis Wishes You a Cool Yule” is the best Christmas present for his fans. Reviewer Scott Stroud said Isaak brings the rockabilly to Christmas classics. Unwrap a new record that you’ll be thankful for.

Holiday music might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but with new records from Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys and Debbie Gibson, there’s something that might appeal to everyone at the table. So pull out the record player, light some candles and get festive — and thankful for new music.