Month: October 2024

Song of the Day: October 31, 2024

Bauhaus: Bela Lugosi's Dead Bela Lugosi's Dead on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy9h2q_dr9k https://open.spotify.com/track/1wyVyr8OhYsC9l0WgPPbh8?si=cc41733f79f64f63 Today is Halloween, and my favorite band to listen to on Halloween is Bauhaus. When I was in a band decades ago, we always covered "Double Dare" by Bauhaus at this time of year, but their best Halloween song is definitely "Bela … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 31, 2024 →

Song of the Day: October 30, 2024

Throbbing Gristle: Hamburger Lady Hamburger Lady on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O-52ty8Fq4&list=OLAK5uy_ke7xc26F9hii4ys7BicOg7TzAvGVoUhig&index=7 https://open.spotify.com/track/7eAewwhDIvqRKaIuRp71Sv?si=fa8d3831c3eb4f98 It's almost Halloween so this week's songs are selected for the occasion. Today's selection raises the cringe factor by a thousand, so don't enter if that is not your thing. The song "Hamburger Lady" by experimental band Throbbing Gristle presents a disturbing story … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 30, 2024 →

Butthole Surfers: In the Cellar In the Cellar on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rca_2_8ZBXQ&list=OLAK5uy_l5jvHwxgiI8BV0eoykBPjquxAOQ6uIvEQ&index=9 https://open.spotify.com/track/54SWwU5bSxWK4zBNWSuoKn?si=4977fb102c3f4367 It's almost Halloween so this week's songs are selected for the occasion. The album Rembrandt Pussyhorse is unlike any other releases by Texas noise masters Butthole Surfers. There is a darkness lurking in almost all the songs on the album, both … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 29, 2024 →

Black Sabbath: Black Sabbath Black Sabbath on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkD_0G8zQGI&list=OLAK5uy_k3YPTX6pPVfFpS357w_VwZENets3P-5SQ&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/0xIZPPBfLqQEAj1BLmGrNc?si=130e3cc13fda4549 It's almost Halloween so the next few days will present songs for the occasion. Black Sabbath are the original heavy metal band and the album opener from their 1970 debut kicked off their career with a scare. The cover features a woman in … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 28, 2024 →

Chet Baker: My Funny Valentine My Funny Valentine on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni9Cp9mOOOg https://open.spotify.com/track/4l9hml2UCnxoNI3yCdL1BW?si=96f91c93423a42e5 Sunday is jazz day here at the Radio Faux Show. Today's post continues my weekly Intro to Jazz concept. If you love jazz, I hope you find something of interest each Sunday. If you are scared of jazz or think that … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 27, 2024 →

Thinking Fellers Union Local 282: Sister Hell Sister Hell on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2BQHxG2il4&list=OLAK5uy_md6228y1uxfihv92JE9iM4M6-G6byKrfo&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/3THUAWdoPEiGVx4RcKgCRE?si=fea60210bc584e3a Saturday is lost classics day. The world of independent rock music is littered with hundreds of influential groups that most people have never heard of. Everybody knows about Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The Flaming Lips, but that is … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 26, 2024 →

Feather in the Weeds There are a lot of mockingbirds nesting around the house, and they are leaving feathers everywhere. I've also included a song from one of my favorite albums of 2022. Change on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTIzsTv1ENY&list=OLAK5uy_mzuz2ClyQx2ykF4xhd5iKiFLWo3JuR3h4&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/3HFBqhotJeEKHJzMEW31jZ?si=f6bbe5ee9bc54ee6

Ginger Root: Better Than Monday Better Than Monday on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPnylvyPP24&list=OLAK5uy_mMHh73Ncdj_bfVlmrlGPG68DDOY1kn-Iw&index=3 https://open.spotify.com/track/1ffceMElfXAAoRSPRIBj8g?si=f6b973d77f294560 It's funky Friday! Here is some new music by Cameron Lew's hypnagogic music project Ginger Root. "Better Than Monday" is the third track on the album and seems like a great song to listen to on Friday! To learn more about … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 25, 2024 →

Dandelion Hello climate change. I took a walk around the yard today to see how much it seems like late summer even though it is almost November. Here is a dandelion that decided to pop up and get some sun. I've also included some indie folk. Dandelion on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CbCnc3s2Fk&list=OLAK5uy_mAqqbOJoKn9aBCOBpLQIYbhHfaR34QhYA&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/2vHomn00EDzoMOH8shxPHQ?si=72b564facd6d4d1b

Laurie Anderson: The Letter The Letter on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eNz28mcrFk&list=OLAK5uy_mOiwmbMZLY_ypgtipTMoDiJJYNsedT7Xw&index=10 https://open.spotify.com/track/2APljZ9LaOJxTDh15jIMtA?si=506ec8d9712d43a1 This is week two of a new song of the day concept in which I provide songs by an artist whose career spans over 40 years. This week's artist is Laurie Anderson. It has been 10 years since Anderson released her last album, … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 24,2024 →