We finish our April journey of renewal with a deep dive into Taylor Swift’s “Clean.” From the “water-drop” synth sounds to the legendary story of her reclaiming her masters, I look at why this track is the perfect “clean slate” to end the month. Even if you are not a fan, the songwriting on this one might just surprise you.

What happens when a song “goes a bit nuts” in the best way possible? This week’s Music Monday features Minnie Riperton’s “Les Fleurs,” a psychedelic soul anthem that celebrates blooming, transformation, and the experimental sounds of the 1970s.