After some much needed solo time throughout the Fall, our Chillhop Raccoon closes out a year of Essentials by reuniting with best friends for a fun-filled and social Winter. Chillville is covered in snow, everything is closed, and this frosted metropolis feels like a new city worth exploring again. Skating and sledding then snowball fights and snow angels, only to eventually return indoors and cozy up under a blanket. At 26 songs with 38 musicians, Essentials Winter 2022 marks the 28th seasonal compilation since beginning back in 2016. Lofi and cozy, jazzy and alive, press play and stay warm.