I had hoped to make this announcement weeks ago, but apparently Pandora Radio lists holiday albums under a different artist name and it took me until this morning to notice this. I don’t care, it’s in there and you can listen to it now. However, I don’t think they’re going to spin up the radio drama parts, so if you want to hear the whole adventure you’ll have to buy the album.

In the mean time, though, take a listen and create your own holiday station at www.pandora.com/music/artist/matthew+ebel+holiday

My room mate (and the voice of the evil Mr. Bruce) shot and edited this brief glimpse of life in the studio while I was recording The High Orbit Holiday Special. If you ever wondered what kind of process goes into making an album/episode like this, well… take a look.

Of course, the album is available right now via and

That’s right, the long-awaited Christmas EP from Matthew Ebel is finally available on this planet! Not only are there 5 brand-new songs from Matthew Ebel, The High Orbit Holiday Special is a full-length episode featuring robots, space battles, horrible puns, and interstellar satire.

Buy it for yourself or use the iTunes Gift feature to make this a virtual stocking-stuffer for anyone who needs a good laugh this Christmas season.

Buy Now via iTunes…

ENN December 2, 2009 (Download MP3)

• The album is finally DONE and is on its way to CD Baby right now. If you want to know more (like when it’s available for purchase), just join the mailing list at http://matthewebel.com/signup
• I’m still looking to play some house concerts in 2010! Drop me a line if you’d like to host one! http://matthewebel.com/contact

Because I’m so far behind on my goals for The High Orbit Holiday Special, I’m not doing a UStream show tonight. I know, I know, I hate canceling these things too, but I absolutely must finish this project today and this is the only way I’ll have time.

In the mean time, check out the album artwork and let me know what you think!

ENN November 23, 2009 (Download MP3)

• The High Orbit Holiday Special is coming soon! If you want to know when it’s officially released, watch here or join the mailing list!
• The Entourage has filled 4 out of 5 slots already. Will you be the last taker for 2009? Sign up at http://matthewebel.net
• There will be no live recording or new studio recordings for Matthew Ebel dot net members in December. Instead, they’ll receive The High Orbit Holiday Special in their download feed. That’s 3 times the music!