Chart-topping Reggae band Venice Beach Dub Club (VBDC) is kicking off the holiday season with the release of their new Christmas single, “Good King Wenceslas,” dropping Black Friday, November 28, alongside a handcrafted 2D stop-motion animated music video. The nostalgic, family-friendly track offers a fresh Reggae twist on the classic carol, bringing the legendary 10th-century tale to life for a new generation. The single will be available on all music platforms, and the video will premiere on YouTube (@VBDC_music) and at VBDCmusic.com on November 28, 2025.
“I’ve always dreamed of making Christmas music that becomes part of other people’s holiday traditions,” says Seth Caro, lead singer of VBDC.
Following their critically praised summer release, VBDC II: Time Marches On, VBDC continues to evolve their sound while staying deeply rooted in Reggae. This release marks VBDC’s third Christmas single, following fan favorites “Christmastime Thing” and “I Know Santa Claus Is Real,” with a full-length Christmas album in the works. Their Reggae reimagining of “Good King Wenceslas” brings the centuries-old story of the Duke-turned-Saint to life as the King and his loyal Page venture out into the bitter winter night to deliver alms to the poor. The band’s theatrical character voicing, paired with an uplifting Reggae groove, creates an immersive, cinematic storytelling experience that listeners of all ages might enjoy. Caro explains, “We wanted to put listeners right there in the winter gale beside the King and Page for the music video. These centuries-old Christmas carols deserve to keep living, and we hope our version of ‘Good King Wenceslas’ connects a whole new generation of Christmas lovers to this beautiful tale.”
The accompanying stop-motion animated music video is directed by award-winning animator Tess Martin, whose work has been featured at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, the Ann Arbor Film Festival, TOKAS Hongo, and other international galleries and festivals. Martin has completed numerous prestigious artist residencies, and through her detailed handcrafted animation, she brings “Good King Wenceslas” to life with visual richness, and reverence for the story’s enduring themes.
Much like Saint Nicholas, Wenceslas is remembered for his generosity – posthumously honored as a King for his good works and compassion. His tale reinforces the timeless message that it is more blessed to give than to receive, and that the spirit of Christmas is found in sharing our blessings with others, especially strangers who may need them most.
Venice Beach Dub Club (VBDC) is a genre-blurring reggae band from Venice, California, led by singer/songwriter Seth Caro. Known for introspective lyrics, fearless musical fusion, and a sound that blends roots reggae with punk, blues, hip-hop, and country, the band continues to evolve while staying deeply rooted in Reggae.
Download or stream “Good King Wenceslas” on Spotify or wherever you get your music, and add it to your annual Christmas playlist! Then watch the stop-motion animation music video on YouTube (@VBDC_music) or at VBDCmusic.com. Follow @VeniceBeachDubClub on Instagram or for updates.
