{"id":2283914,"date":"2026-02-16T11:13:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2283914"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:13:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:13:37","slug":"new-music-monday-five-tracks-that-look-to-the-return-of-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/new-music-monday-five-tracks-that-look-to-the-return-of-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"New Music Monday: Five Tracks that look to the return of the sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"aiir-c-news-figure \">\n                <br \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n<p class=\"aiir-c-news-article__abstract\">\n            New music from The Linda Lindas, Kyle Poulin, Young The Giant, Odd Marshall, and Arkells\n        <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">After enduring the coldest weeks of the season so far, where the mercury plummeted and the wind chill turned every commute into an expedition, this week\u2019s New Music Monday arrives as a thermal relief. As the low temps begin to retreat and we catch the first faint scent of a late February thaw, these five tracks serve as the perfect transition from the mid-winter deep freeze toward a much-needed spring.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">The Linda Lindas &#8211; &#8220;California Sun&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Linda Lindas - &quot;California Sun&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3KcbOsLXNh0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">The Linda Lindas bring a blast of West Coast heat just when we need it most with their vibrant take on &#8220;California Sun.&#8221; The track is a high-energy jolt of power-pop brilliance, swapping the biting winter wind for a fuzzy, sun-drenched guitar riff that demands a higher volume. Their signature youthful defiance and harmonized vocals turn this classic surf-rock energy into a modern anthem for anyone daydreaming of asphalt instead of ice. It\u2019s a sonic tanning bed for the soul, radiating enough warmth to melt the stubbornest snowbank on your driveway.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">Kyle Poulin &#8211; &#8220;But, I Digress&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kyle Poulin - But, I Digress (Official Lyric Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qcQxlvgtfo0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">Emerging artist Kyle Poulin delivers a sophisticated, introspective gem with &#8220;But, I Digress.&#8221; A familiar face to Northern Ontario music fans, Poulin is a former member of The Rivers\u2014a band rooted in the Eagle Lake and North Bay areas\u2014and that seasoned musicianship shines through here, the track is a masterclass in melodic storytelling. Poulin\u2019s vocal delivery is smooth yet weary, navigating a landscape of clever lyrical detours and lush, organic arrangements that feel like a conversation in a dimly lit room while the frost finally thaws on the windowpane.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">Young The Giant &#8211; &#8220;Different Kind Of Love&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Young The Giant - Different Kind Of Love (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sh8e_n-H2AY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">Young The Giant returns to the airwaves with &#8220;Different Kind Of Love,&#8221; a track that shimmeringly captures the band\u2019s knack for anthemic indie-rock. Built around a driving rhythm and Sameer Gadhia\u2019s crystalline, soaring vocals, the song explores the complexities of evolving relationships with a sense of widescreen wonder. There is an airy, expansive quality to the production that mirrors the feeling of a late-winter sky turning from grey to blue. It\u2019s a refreshing, upward-looking track that encourages listeners to embrace the changing seasons of the heart.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">Odd Marshall &#8211; &#8220;On My Way&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&quot;On My Way&quot; - by Odd Marshall - from the album Seconds\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n_tHyVcsb-I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">Odd Marshall provides the perfect soundtrack for the road ahead with &#8220;On My Way.&#8221; This track is steeped in a gritty, soulful determination, blending bluesy undertones with a steady, propulsive beat that feels like tires finally finding dry pavement. The vocal performance is raw and authentic, carrying a &#8220;bags-packed&#8221; urgency that resonates with anyone ready to leave the doldrums of winter behind. It\u2019s a song about forward motion and the optimism of the journey, serving as a gritty reminder that better weather\u2014and better days\u2014are just over the horizon.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">Arkells &#8211; &#8220;Next Summer&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Arkells - Next Summer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_YLuFKoD_4Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">Closing out our list are Hamilton\u2019s favorites, Arkells, with the aptly titled &#8220;Next Summer.&#8221; The track is a quintessential Arkells anthem\u2014big, brassy, and impossibly infectious. While the ground might still be hard, Max Kerman and company are already looking toward the festivals and patio nights that await. With its soulful horn section and sing-along chorus, &#8220;Next Summer&#8221; is a manifesto for optimism. It\u2019s a high-octane promise that the cold is temporary and the best nights of the year are currently being written.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">Whether you are seeking the introspective comfort of a melodic ballad or the high-voltage heat of a summer-ready anthem, these new releases provide a much-needed signal fire in the wake of the winter\u2019s harshest chill. As the days slowly lengthen and the ice begins to crack, let these songs be the soundtrack to your transition into the light.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">Sources:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom:11px\">\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">Apple Music<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">The Countdown<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">That Eric Alper<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.muskokaradio.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New music from The Linda Lindas, Kyle Poulin, Young The Giant, Odd Marshall, and Arkells After enduring the coldest weeks of the season so far, where the mercury plummeted and the wind chill turned every commute into an expedition, this week\u2019s New Music Monday arrives as a thermal relief. 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