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  • Scott Bradlee’s looking for talented singers…

    Scott Bradlee’s looking for talented singers…

    Like to sing? Want to be part of the Postmodern Jukebox? Scott Bradlee’s looking for talented singers!

    I’ve been sitting here all alone in Germany this week because my husband has gone off on a business trip. Because the Internet is my life, most of my friends are of the online variety. They know I’m lonely and bored, so they do what they can to cheer me up. One of my friends introduced me to Scott Bradlee’s music last night when she posted this link to my timeline. Apparently, Scott Bradlee of Postmodern Jukebox is looking for new singers and is running a contest to find them.

    Although I like to think I have my finger on the pulse of popular music (HA!), the truth is, until last night I had never heard of Scott Bradlee or his Postmodern Jukebox. A quick look at Wikipedia tells me Scott Bradlee is a YouTube star who plays piano, composes and arranges music, and remakes classic pop songs.

    Now, I happen to enjoy singing and I’m fairly good at it. This contest that Scott Bradlee is running, though, may not be my cup of tea. Why? Because he wants video and I hate the way I look on camera. He also wants people to “dress for the part”, which is not so easy for me to do. Still, I listened to the available songs and am a bit intrigued. Are you ready for a Ragtime version of “Sweet Child O’ Mine”?


    The artist in me wants to try this…

    How about a souped up version of “All About That Bass”?


    I have to admit, I don’t know much about the original version of this song… but I like this remake.

    Or maybe a new version of Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off”?


    I have to admit, these videos are fun to watch…

    This uptempo Jackie Wilson styled version of “My Heart Will Go On” is a hell of a lot more interesting than the original.


    What fun!

    I’m flattered that several of my friends think I could rock this contest. I might download the album for shits and giggles and play with some of the songs. I don’t know if I’ll get around to entering, but I’m posting this in case any readers are up to the challenge. Interested in the instructions? Here they are.

    Dear Singers of the Internet,

    Here’s your chance to become part of the Postmodern Jukebox universe…

    “So You Think You Can Sing?” is the first official collection of PMJ instrumental tracks, but it’s more than that. I know that there are TONS of amazing vocalists and future PMJ stars all over the world, and I want to find them. So, from now until the end of September, I’ll be searching the #PMJsearch hashtag for one talented singer to make their Postmodern Jukebox video debut. Here’s how to take part:

    1) Pick a song from “So You Think You Can Sing?” (available on iTunes now, and coming to Google Play & Amazon) and record a video of yourself singing. Be sure to dress the part.
    2) Post the full video to your Facebook page using the hashtag #PMJsearch, and tag @postmodernjukebox. Not on Facebook? Then just post it to YouTube and send us the link.
    3) That’s it! I just included a third step because it looked better.

    “So, You Think You Can Sing?” This could be your Golden Ticket.

    Click the Facebook link to be taken to the post where this appears. Right now, the karaoke versions of the available songs are only available on iTunes, but Scott Bradlee says he will soon make them available elsewhere. Good luck!

  • Ooh!! Free stuff!! Win a copy of Donavon Frankenreiter’s New CD!!

    I guess you could lump Donavon Frankenreiter in with kindred spirit Jack Johnson. After all, not only do the two men enjoy dual careers as songwriters and surfers, but the two are great friends-not only did Donavon at one time rent a room from Jack’s parents, but Donavon was also initially signed to Jack’s label…more on that in a bit.

    Donavon Frankenreiter\'s new album, \"Pass it Along\" is in stores and online now.

    I first discovered Donavon’s music via 2006’s “Move By Yourself” album. What I liked about it was that it was mellow enough to make you wanna put your feet up and relax, but it had a funky edge to it that set Donavon apart from similar-minded artists. It was like listening to a Commodores record after smoking a loooooooooot of pot (not that we here at MHW endorse that sort of activity. Ahem.).

    Anyhow, Donavon’s back with a brand new album called “Pass it Around” (I’ll leave that one alone, folks). It’s the same mellow surf-rock/jam-bandy/funky sound as his previous work, perfect to pop on the boom box or the laptop as you enjoy the last four weeks of summer chillin’ on your backyard hammock. The album features appearances from the likes of Ben Harper, G. Love and Grant Lee Phillips.

    If that turns your crank, then you’re in luck! One lucky person can win a free (free!!) copy of “Pass it Along” by answering one simple question:

    What is the name of the label, formed by Jack Johnson, that Donavon was originally signed to?

    Send your answers to musicpublisher@consumerhelpweb.com and a winner (who guesses the correct answer, obviously) will be chosen at random. This contest will end at 12 noon Eastern Standard time on Friday, August 22nd. Employees and staff of Musichelpweb and Consumerhelpweb and any of its’ affiliates are ineligible. Good luck!!