Nova Scotia’s alt-rock adventurers The Purple Helmets return with Peace on Earth (We’re Starting Over Again), a holiday single that feels both nostalgically familiar and refreshingly inventive. Blending shimmering indie-rock warmth with heartfelt lyrics, the track delivers a message of renewal and hope, wrapped in the band’s signature melodic charm.
Evoking the spirit of Matthew Sweet and Teenage Fanclub, with a dash of cosmic curiosity, the song paints vivid winter scenes—snow-dusted streets, wide-eyed kids questioning Santa, and the gentle serenity of caroling. Yet, it takes listeners further, venturing into imaginative storytelling with star-guided journeys and UFOs touching down in Bethlehem. The cinematic and playful approach recalls the quirky holiday narratives of the Rheostatics while nodding to the atmospheric sophistication of David Bowie’s Loving the Alien.
Following the momentum of Weirdo Squad’s rise on U.S. college radio, The Purple Helmets step confidently into the festive season with a track that celebrates unity, new beginnings, and genuine goodwill. Catchy, uplifting, and wonderfully unexpected, Peace on Earth (We’re Starting Over Again) is the kind of Christmas song that listeners will return to season after season, offering both comfort and a spark of imaginative joy.
