Shark Speed formed in the winter of 2008 in Provo, Utah. Brothers Jared Christensen (drums), Joe Christensen (lead guitar) joined with longtime friend Thayne Fagg (vocals, trumpet, guitar) to play straightforward, energetic rock and roll. Growing up playing the Vegas scene, their sound evolved into jangly guitar riffs, driving math-rock rhythms, danceable electronic melodies, and anthemic pop-rock hooks. Heating up snow-covered Utah houses, they packed sweaty crowds in basements, living rooms, and whatever spaces they could play.
In April 2009, Shark Speed self-released its debut album Sea Sick Music with help from producer Bob Hoag (The Format, The Ataris, Dear And The Headlights, Scary Kids Scaring Kids). Sea Sick Music quickly became a local favorite and received positive reviews nationally and abroad. Compared to The Long Winters, Ra Ra Riot and Minus the Bear, Shark Speed maintains an earnest musical blend of its own.
Now, Shark Speed is set to self-release a four song EP, Education, on April 6, 2010. Judging by the single, "Killing Kind," they're destined for good things. Shark Speed play good old fashioned "alternative," the way bands used to when I was in school. Filled with guitars that jangle, vocals that are filled with yearning, and songs that you can't forget, Shark Speed take all the fluro trendiness that's around today throw it out the window and come up with something that's completely refreshing. These guys are good in that classic indie pop way.
Download: Killing Kind
In April 2009, Shark Speed self-released its debut album Sea Sick Music with help from producer Bob Hoag (The Format, The Ataris, Dear And The Headlights, Scary Kids Scaring Kids). Sea Sick Music quickly became a local favorite and received positive reviews nationally and abroad. Compared to The Long Winters, Ra Ra Riot and Minus the Bear, Shark Speed maintains an earnest musical blend of its own.
Now, Shark Speed is set to self-release a four song EP, Education, on April 6, 2010. Judging by the single, "Killing Kind," they're destined for good things. Shark Speed play good old fashioned "alternative," the way bands used to when I was in school. Filled with guitars that jangle, vocals that are filled with yearning, and songs that you can't forget, Shark Speed take all the fluro trendiness that's around today throw it out the window and come up with something that's completely refreshing. These guys are good in that classic indie pop way.
Download: Killing Kind
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