🎬 What happens when you mix jazz, YouTube, viral genius, and... falafels? In this wildly entertaining and insightful episode, Rob Cass sits down with Adam Kubota — bassist and core member of the global sensation Postmodern Jukebox — to talk about the chaos, creativity, and community behind one of the most viral music projects of the 21st century. From flaming saxophones in New York apartments to singing clowns, this one’s packed with stories you won’t believe. 🎷🔥
🎻 With a career spanning five continents and iconic venues like the Sydney Opera House, l’Olympia, and Radio City Music Hall, Adam shares the behind-the-scenes grind of building PMJ — from basement videos to a global phenomenon with over 1.9 billion YouTube views. We dive into the early hustle (when payment was literally in falafels), their unexpected viral hits, the challenges of touring, and why being a kind, easygoing person on the road is just as important as being a great musician.
💡 Adam also drops gold on what makes a successful bandleader, the reality of viral fame, and how Postmodern Jukebox “built its own music industry.” Plus, he offers advice for young artists, recalls the madness of law school by day and jazz shows by night, and gives us a glimpse into the next chapter of his music journey. If you’ve ever dreamed of turning passion into a global movement — this episode is your blueprint. 🛠️🎶 Don’t miss it!
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