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Song of the Day #1,944: ‘We Can’t Stop’ – Postmodern Jukebox

postmodern_jukeboxI first encountered Postmodern Jukebox (whom I referenced in yesterday’s post) through this doo-wop performance of Miley Cyrus’ ‘We Can’t Stop.’

I was impressed by the arrangement, the performances, the visual style and most of all the concept. Scott Bradlee, the mastermind behind Postmodern Jukebox, says that he was dismissive of modern pop music until he really dissected it and approached it from a more classical perspective. Then he was smitten.

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Song of the Day #1,943: ‘Royals- ‘ Postmodern Jukebox featuring Puddles Pity Party

puddles_royals_postmodernSpeaking of ‘Royals’…

Last week a cover version of the blockbuster Lorde tune was released by a musical project called Postmodern Jukebox.

The brain child of mega-talented musician Scott Bradlee, Postmodern Jukebox reimagines modern tunes in older styles — a doo-wop version of a Ke$ha song, say, or a lounge band version of Kanye West. Bradlee usually plays piano on these tracks and brings in an assortment of guest vocalists.

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