Little Simz released a new album a month ago. As with all of her releases, it is a heady mix of R&B, soul, pop, and hip-hop. The music is far more interesting than most modern hip-hop and her lyrics are always introspective and intriguing. Ms. Faux, Faux Jr., and I were recently talking about the … Continue reading Little Simz: “Young”
Nicole Zuraitis: “So Far Away”
Sunday is jazz day. Jazz vocalist Nicole Zuraitis just released a new album titled siren songs volume 2. It includes seven tunes, including covers such as the standards "Willow Weep for Me" and "You Oughtta Be In Pictures" as well as jazz versions of pop songs such as Carole King's "So Far Away" and Stevie … Continue reading Nicole Zuraitis: “So Far Away”
Jim Guthrie: “So Small”
Saturday is lost classics day. I often focus on albums much older than this one, but I recently felt like listening to it and thought I should share. Jim Guthrie is a Canadian songwriter who has slowly built a career over the last 30 years. He has worked in multiple musical media, including indie rock, … Continue reading Jim Guthrie: “So Small”
Funkadelic: “One Nation Under A Groove”
It's the fourth of July and it is also funky Friday! In the U.S. that can only mean one thing. It's time to listen to "One Nation Under A Groove" by Funkadelic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmjUvgdzimo
Matmos: “Steel Tongues”
Matmos are an avant-garde electronic duo who have been composing mind-expanding soundscapes for the last 30 years. Their new album is called Metallic Life Review and is one of my favorite collections of difficult listening this year. The first five tracks, including "Steel Tongues," are a diverse collection of shorter explorations of samples, effects, and … Continue reading Matmos: “Steel Tongues”
3 Song Dance Party: July 2, 2025
Inspired by the 3 Song Dance Party concept that Amy Poehler has championed in her Podcast Good Hang, I am going to create my own 3 Song Dance Party posts every Wednesday. Poehler's concept is simple - dancing is a great way to relieve stress, increase focus, and have fun, and about 10 minutes of … Continue reading 3 Song Dance Party: July 2, 2025
The Mekons: “You’re Not Singing Anymore” and “Falling Leaves”
The Mekons are the last remaining original punk band, although they have not made punk music for over 40 years. I have been a Mekons fan since I first reviewed their 1989 album The Mekons Rock and Roll for my college radio station, so any new music they create is a gift. Their new album … Continue reading The Mekons: “You’re Not Singing Anymore” and “Falling Leaves”
Lyrical Tuesday – John Darnielle
Some of the greatest poetry of the last 60 years has been written as song lyrics. From the groundbreaking songs of Bob Dylan in the mid-1960s to songwriters like Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne to hip hop artists to 21st century pop musicians, all music fans can now point toward popular musicians as the poet … Continue reading Lyrical Tuesday – John Darnielle
#PLU 6/30/25: Nick Lowe
Monday is #PLU day. Please pass along the message and take advantage of any opportunity you can to practice peace, love, and understanding in your daily life. Other acceptable healing actions include empathy, sympathy, honesty, and patience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3r-TuIcK2k
Bobby Sherman: “Julie, Do Ya Love Me”
Former teen idol Bobby Sherman died on June 24, 2025 at age 81. Sherman leveraged his stardom into a brief career as a musician and actor in the early 1970s before settling into a real world career as a paramedic and deputy sheriff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU_oN4En3Dk&list=OLAK5uy_mR2vIGEglb9Arv9LQ7gJDCUpWSVsTV91E&index=6
The Radio Faux Show 