Get Down With Sean Cooney Before the Zombie Apocalypse

Imagine if you will... 

The love child of Rufus Wainwright and Katy Perry ran away from home, met up with T-Pain in Miami, moved to Brooklyn and laid down the most ridiculous party album known to man, “The Last Thing I Heard Before the Zombie Apocalypse”.

Sean Cooney is a very musically talented dude with a keen indie-pop sensibility that he lays on thick in almost every song. This definitely pays off. In the entertaining and campy "Party like a Kennedy" the lyrics are sung with mocking grace while in the silly “Susi Q”, written about an artist he is collaborating with on a claymation video, the seriousness is again skirted through the delivery. This lighthearted aspect is refreshing and adds to the entertaining quality of the entire LP.  The production on the album is excellent and we love that self-producing Cooney has the nerve to introduce himself on most of the tracks.

The strongest cuts off the album are the celebratory "Cali" and the groovy, down-tempo "Brooklyn".  The entire album is worthy of any late night, booty shaking, after hours soiree. All the songs are hooky and captivating,  but we can’t help but crave more stripped down moments from Cooney. They only crop up once in a while like in the beginning of "What I Like", where his vocal quality shines like a pop hungry Jason Mraz. Without all the glitz, 808's and fancy flourishes, we would be left with funky tracks that showcase Cooney’s great voice and pleasing melodies.


All in all, this album is a wonderful introduction to a gifted artist that doesn’t take himself too seriously. Or perhaps he is brilliantly commentating on the current state of pop culture in his own unique style. Either way, the album is a very fun listen. At times, we found ourselves laughing out loud.  Most definitely check it out and rock out to it on your next road trip or at your next raging party.


Download “Brooklyn” FREE – HERE


Connect with Sean – Sean’s Website & Facebook


And make sure to check back in a couple weeks for Sean's new claymation video!




Mellow Groove & Jenn-e-Fresh. Over and out.

Videos that Rock, Pop, and end up on your Desktop

Dear ones,

These are newest and grooviest videos that have shown up on my desk here at Working Rhythms.

I will tell you exactly why they are "cool" - because I was able to sit down and watch all of them the whole way through without waning interest.

There is so much crap out there but the cream of the crop does rise to the top! You never eat no pig cause a pig is a --- just kidding



So seriousley now. Top of the list is this amazing animation from Carlos De Carvalho and the band Timber Timbre. It is an amazing collaboration between music and imagery. The talent in this video is unparalleled. Must watch this one... NOW!






Next up, this video from OK GO blows our minds everytime. Anyone up for a collab? LOL. Watch it!







This is a very powerful and interesting song from WOODKID who directed the video as well. The beat will rock your socks off.







And lastly, this vintage classic by THE MORNING BIRDS. Let the bass line move your spine.







That's that.


Mellow Groove. Over and out.

Get Cozy With Nathan Mathes!

HIGH SCHOOL FLASH BACK!

Hello! Hello!

This is my new blog. I run it with my girlfriend Jenn. Admittedly,
I'm not much of a blog writer
but we are kicking off this beast none the less.
We are entrenched in music and film and often get the goods before you do.

The theme of this newest blog is High School. Don't ask me why - it just shaped up that way.


Really diggin' this 7" (Play the first track!)
It's by a guy who calls himself 'Oregon Bike Trails' - very mysterious.
His song has real basement beat pop potential - ‘High School Lover’ 7″

Father Daughter Records





Also, this cocky Brit who really makes me swell up.
I'm not ashamed to say that I am transported back to my prom when
I hear his love ballad "Bulletproof".
It's by the emotive Franco and the Dreadnought, check it!

Franco & the Dreadnought





This bluesy track from 'The Black Keys' makes me feel like I am about
to do something really naughty on a Saturday night.
I definitely would bump this in my home town... very loud.
It's called "Ten Cent Pistol"







All Right! Then there is the new album from 'Danger Mouse' called "Rome".
There is a sweet collab with Jack White called "Two Against One",
which has a certain texture of uneasiness that reminds me of high school....
It is a nice little production. Yeah, it's pretty good.








Now onto a beautiful weepy song by my dear friend Jeff Clay
who's new album "A First Time for Everything" just came out.
Brings me back to the power of that first kiss.

Jeff Clay's First Kiss song






Next up is a very nice yearning sort of song... perhaps for a life after graduation
that includes a nuclear family, picket fence... that sort of thing.
I like how this guy is reminecent of a mid-western Elliot Smith.
Check out Nathan Mathes new CD "Roselawn" for more beautiful tracks.

Nathan Mathes





Ahhh yes....

We end with a lusty little track from reggae superstar 'Trevor Hall' called "Fire".
This is the high school girl who tortured you with her selfish give and take love.
We've all been burned by her/him - (haven't we?)  LOL



Trev's new album "Everything Everytime Everywhere" is out now. Grab it.




That is it folks. Thanks to all of you who took the time to listen and vibe out.

Till next round - Love
Sambomellowgroove

BE GENTLE TO YOUR MIND

Fill your cerebral vortex with these mellow songs from bands we love...  and remember to always be gentle to your mind.

Lullaby by David Markus

Summer by Debbie Miller

Be Gentle To Your Mind by The Morning Birds

Love of My Life by Queen

All I Can Do by Trevor Hall