Brian Wilson died on June 11, 2025 at the age of 82. Coming only 2 days after the death of Sly Stone (also at the age of 82), this is a sad week in pop music history. The influence of Brian Wilson's 1960s work with The Beach Boys can't be understated. He was a production … Continue reading In Memoriam: Brian Wilson
Francis Cabrel: “Edition spéciale”
The Faux family recently watched the classic 1987 film Broadcast News. "Edition spéciale" by Francis Cabrel is featured in the film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJw4Z3G6CHQ
Bret McKenzie: “All I Need”
Bret McKenzie is one half of the New Zealand duo Flight of the Conchords. If you don't know what that means, then I've provided some info and videos below. McKenzie's new solo album Freak Out City releases this summer. "All I Need" is the debut single. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuUNubA80aQ What you should know about Flight of the … Continue reading Bret McKenzie: “All I Need”
In Memoriam: Sly Stone
Sylvester "Sly Stone" Stewart died on June 9, 2025 at the age of 82. Everyone knows the music of Sly Stone, even if they are unaware that he is the artist responsible for the music they are hearing. He was that kind of artist - a musical genius who shaped all music to come. Although … Continue reading In Memoriam: Sly Stone
Cameron Winter: “Love Takes Miles”
The band Geese released one of the best albums of 2023 (3D Country) and lead singer Cameron Winter released his debut solo album in December 2024. "Love Takes Miles" is a gorgeous cut of 21st century indie rock and the video is a wonderfully minimalist performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xee_2r-5L2U
Lee Seung Yoon: “Waterfall”
It's been a while but the Radio Faux Show is back with songs, music info, photos, and more. I'm stripping the format down to use only YouTube as a music source. I'll kick off the return with a video by South Korean rock artist Lee Seung Yoon. "Waterfall" is almost a year old but I … Continue reading Lee Seung Yoon: “Waterfall”
Trip around the neighborhood # 4
The weather was wonderful last week and I took a walk around my neighborhood. This photo is from some flowers growing around a neighbor's mailbox. It's funky Friday, and today's song is "Full Blast" from the new album by retro Afro-funk band Wrong Way Up. Chic meets Fela Kuti at a 21st century discotheque - … Continue reading Trip around the neighborhood # 4
Trip to the neighborhood playground # 3
The weather was wonderful last week and I took a walk around my neighborhood. This photo is from the top of a double slide at the playground. Today's song is "In the Garden" from the self-titled debut EP by retro classic rock band The Band Feel. In the Garden on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNVNqywIYJM https://open.spotify.com/track/19dZBZghLgwHZ6IlsQsyOO?si=878810f8491c48cb
Trip to the neighborhood playground # 2
The weather was wonderful last week and I took a walk around my neighborhood. This photo is from the outside of a crawling tube at the playground. Today's song is "Till the Morning" by Brian D'Addario. D'Addario is one of the brothers who record as the band Lemon Twigs. Till The Morning is his debut … Continue reading Trip to the neighborhood playground # 2
Trip to the neighborhood playground # 1
The weather was wonderful last week and I took a walk around my neighborhood. This photo is from a design on a playground play structure. Today's song is "Prisencolinensinainciusol" by Adriano Celentano. Recorded in 1972 during a period when the Italian music charts were ruled by English and American music, the lyrics are basically nonsense … Continue reading Trip to the neighborhood playground # 1
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