{"id":2411789,"date":"2026-05-11T16:31:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T16:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2411789"},"modified":"2026-05-11T16:31:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T16:31:01","slug":"new-music-monday-songs-for-the-real-start-of-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/new-music-monday-songs-for-the-real-start-of-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"New Music Monday &#8211; Songs For The Real Start Of Spring"},"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 Talk, Basement, The Red Clay Strays, Violet Grohl and The Black Keys\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%\">The rush of the high water has finally receded, leaving behind a Muskoka landscape that feels recharged and ready to burst. With the freshet behind us and the heavy humidity of spring settling into the valley, there is a palpable tension in the air\u2014the vibrant, electric green of the leaves is just days away from a total takeover. This week\u2019s New Music Monday mirrors that sense of imminent explosion. From the heavy, saturated grooves of garage rock to the shimmering indie-pop ready to bloom, these tracks are designed for that moment the canopy finally opens up and the season officially shifts gears.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/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%\">Here are five tracks worth your time this week:<\/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\"><b><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">TALK \u2013 Time Machine<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TALK - Time Machine (Lyric Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WLea5UOyjkQ?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%\">Nicholas Thompson, the powerhouse better known as TALK, delivers a literal jolt of electricity with Time Machine. While he\u2019s known for his massive, space-age ballads, this track leans into a crunchy, retro-rock energy that feels like it\u2019s being beamed in from a 1970s stadium. His soaring, raspy vocals carry a sense of urgency that perfectly matches the pop of the season. It\u2019s a song about longing for a different era while being firmly rooted in a high-voltage present, providing the perfect anthemic backdrop for a drive through a town that is finally waking up to the sun.<\/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\"><b><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">Basement \u2013 Head Alight<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Basement - &quot;Head Alight&quot; (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gY1ayBcPIGI?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%\">Basement has always excelled at capturing that specific feeling of internal pressure, and Head Alight is no exception. Built on a foundation of fuzzy, melodic grit, the track feels like a coiled spring finally letting loose. The dual-guitar interplay creates a dense, humid atmosphere that feels as thick as the May air, while the driving percussion keeps the momentum moving forward. It\u2019s a masterclass in UK alt-rock that finds beauty in the distortion, echoing the raw, unpolished transition of the northern landscape as it sheds the last of its winter skin.<\/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\"><b><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">The Red Clay Strays \u2013 Demons in Your Choir<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Red Clay Strays - Demons In Your Choir (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EhUz4gARqZo?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%\">There is a soulful gravity to The Red Clay Strays that feels entirely timeless. Demons in Your Choir is a stunning piece of Southern gothic soul, led by Brandon Coleman\u2019s velvet-deep vocals. The track manages to feel both intimate and expansive, like a quiet conversation held in a massive cathedral. As the local rivers stabilize and the woods grow quiet before the summer rush, this song offers a moment of profound reflection. It\u2019s roots music at its most honest, grounded in the earth but reaching for something much higher.<\/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\"><b><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">Violet Hrohl \u2013 Cool Buzz<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Violet Grohl - Cool Buzz (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tB50bVH-VLk?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%\">If the feeling of the first warm spring evening could be distilled into a single track, it would be Cool Buzz. Violet Hrohl leans into a dreamy, psychedelic-pop aesthetic that feels effortless and sophisticated. The buzz here isn\u2019t just a title; it\u2019s a sonic texture\u2014a shimmering, low-frequency hum that vibrates through the bassline and airy synth pads. It\u2019s the kind of music that demands you slow down and take in the changing scenery, offering a sophisticated, chill contrast to the more aggressive rock on this week\u2019s list.<\/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\"><b><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">The Black Keys \u2013 She Does It Right<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Black Keys - She Does It Right (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E1MW3E1OjL8?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 Black Keys close out the week by doing what they do best: stripping things down to the bone. Their take on the Dr. Feelgood classic She Does It Right is a relentless, jittery explosion of rhythm and blues. Dan Auerbach\u2019s staccato guitar riffs and Patrick Carney\u2019s locked-in drumming create a nervous, infectious energy that is impossible to sit still for. It\u2019s a high-octane tribute to pub-rock royalty that feels fresh, loud, and incredibly immediate\u2014a final, percussive push to get you through the Monday morning fog and 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:18.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\">As the buds on the maples and birches reach their breaking point, these five selections provide the sonic pressure needed to help them pop. Whether you are looking for a soulful anchor or a garage-rock spark, this week\u2019s New Music Monday ensures your soundtrack is as vibrant and ready for growth as the Muskoka forest itself.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\">\u00a0<\/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%\">NME<\/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%\">Billboard<\/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%\">Rolling Stone<\/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 Independent<\/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%\">Pitchfork<\/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 Talk, Basement, The Red Clay Strays, Violet Grohl and The Black Keys The rush of the high water has finally receded, leaving behind a Muskoka landscape that feels recharged and ready to burst. 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