New Music Monday: 5 Songs to Spin This Week from The Countdown on The Bay

New Music Monday on *The Countdown* highlights fresh tracks from Yukon Blonde, Hayden, Foo Fighters, Caamp, and Jeffrey Hawkins that are worth adding to your playlist this week.

Every Monday, we spotlight fresh tracks that are turning heads and stirring hearts on The Countdown—our weekly look at what’s new, what’s next, and what’s worth your ears. Whether you're cruising down Hwy 11 or kicking back on the dock, here are five new songs that stand out for their sound, story, and staying power.

This week’s lineup blends veteran songwriters, indie charm, and some welcome surprises. Let’s dive in.

1. Yukon Blonde – “Adore You”

Vancouver’s Yukon Blonde leans into a gentler sound with “Adore You,” a smooth, synth-laced love song that trades their earlier rock edge for a more reflective vibe. With hints of ’80s pop and heartfelt lyrics, it’s a great fit for late-night drives or slow, early mornings.

2. Hayden – “The Show”

Canadian indie icon Hayden returns with a track that feels both familiar and fresh. “The Show” leans into his classic lo-fi warmth—gentle acoustic strums, hushed vocals, and lyrics that feel like pages from an old notebook. There’s a vulnerability here that long-time fans will recognize, but it’s framed in a way that doesn’t feel stuck in time. At 53, Hayden continues to write with the wisdom of age and the honesty of youth.

3. Foo Fighters – “Today’s Song”

Following a year of healing and reinvention, the Foo Fighters are back with “Today’s Song”—a punchy, mid-tempo anthem that balances reflection and raw energy. The guitars ring bright, Dave Grohl’s voice carries grit and heart, and the message is simple: face the day. The band doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel here, but they’ve fine-tuned their sound for stadium-sized sincerity. “Today’s Song” feels like a tribute to resilience without slipping into cliché.

4. Caamp – “Millions”

Ohio folk-rockers Caamp deliver “Millions,” a rolling acoustic tune that feels tailor-made for cottage country. With banjos, harmonies, and just enough polish to land on a playlist next to the Lumineers, the song offers a hopeful message about finding comfort in connection. There’s a lightness in the production that works in its favour—it’s the kind of track you can sing along to before you even know the words.

5. Jeffrey Hawkins – “Direwolf”

One of the more intriguing newcomers on the indie-folk scene, Jeffrey Hawkins builds something eerie and compelling on “Direwolf.” With sparse instrumentation and haunting vocals, the track plays like a modern campfire ballad with teeth. Lyrically, it straddles myth and metaphor—part heartbreak, part hunt. Fans of Iron & Wine or early Sufjan Stevens will likely dig the mood. Don’t let the name fool you—this one’s more emotional than fantasy.

That’s a wrap for this week’s New Music Monday from The Countdown on The Bay. Whether you're chasing a sunrise or winding down at sunset, these songs each offer a different way in. Give them a spin, share your favourites, and tune in next week as we keep tracking what’s making waves.

Sources:

•          Yukon Blonde

•          Arts & Crafts

•          Foo Fighters

•          Caamp

•          Bandcamp.com