Major Metals
Major Metals is the songwriting project of Nate Kushner, working across guitar-driven rock, dry comedy songs, and seasonal music with an off-center sensibility.
Kushner’s 2025 holiday EP Tinsel blends warmth, deadpan humor, and unexpected references, including the vibraphone-led song “Eyes Wide Shut and Die Hard 2.”
The project often explores sincerity and absurdity in the same breath, whether in Christmas songs, acoustic performances, or band contexts.
Tinsel (2025 EP)
Tinsel is a four-song Christmas EP that quietly found its way into playlists, blogs, and holiday radio programming during the 2025 season.
The opening track, “Eyes Wide Shut and Die Hard 2,” is a vibraphone-forward Christmas song about taking comfort in unusual holiday movies.
Press for “Eyes Wide Shut and Die Hard 2”
“A cozy, quietly funny Christmas song that rewards careful listening.”
“Smart, strange, and genuinely warm holiday music.”
“A vibraphone-led track that feels intimate and off-center in the best way.”
“A clever and unexpected take on modern Christmas songwriting.”
Nate Kushner has performed in a range of contexts, including solo acoustic and electric sets, burlesque and variety shows, musical theater orchestras, and collaborative bands.
He has previously performed as a bassist and guitarist with bands including Igloos and Law of the Sea, and has a background in comedy and sketch performance.