#Fake Shark

[mindlessshirleyindulgence]

October 15 2006, Jimmy Urine and Steve, Righ? with Kevvy Mental from the band Fake Shark Real Zombie, who Jimmy made a song with (called Afterskool Special) that was released in 2013!

[marxalittle]

Starts and Moves, 2024/01/13-2024/01/19

have you ever found yourself laughing uncontrollably about sensual Batman? we can help!

Everyone in town, including the people with snow blowers (mulchers, throwers, fountains), is so tired of shoveling. None more, apparently, than the people employed by the city to keep public properties passable. I am coming to understand those Arctic circle cultures with the entire vocabulary of words for snow— indeed, I am developing my own, except that it’s ninety percent sweary epithets and…

[thepermanentrainpress]

UNDER THE RADAR: JULY 2023

July’s Under The Radar is our kind of Vancouver Special. Check out these summer releases from SaBand, Haley K Turner, Fake Shark, Not Sisters, Hillsboro, and Jonah Ocean!

1) SaBand - “We Don’t Like The Sun”

"We Don’t Like The Sun” is apprehensive and callous as it explores the “frustration and rage” of a strained relationship between father and son. I liken it to a dramatic garage rock song that has the smashing guitar solo and danceability, but a layered emotional core. It delves into the presence of an absentee parent while referencing ideals and ancient rituals (Mr. Righteous and “dance with Dionysus”); their enigmatic approach bears a rousing factor all on its own. The ultimate disappointment is heavy, but not surprising (“You failed to read my gaze / your smile remains”). SaBand does an excellent job in the sound department, working with producer Felix Fung to form a frenetic yet matured energy. The back half of the track really shines as the sorrows intensify. We care more than we like to admit when it comes to family.

The band’s new album What You Paid For is out now.

Written by: Chloe Hoy

2) Haley K Turner - “Can’t Find Her”

Haley K Turner’s latest single, “Can’t Find Her,” takes aim at disposable dating culture – a harsh reality for many. The alt-folk tune was recorded with Juno-nominated producer Tom Dobrzanski (The Zolas, Said the Whale), and is an amalgam of piano, guitars, and orchestral strings with uplifting intensity. Turner addresses those who abandon a relationship for the excitement of someone new, asking what happens when the cycle doesn’t repeat. Her voice has a timeless quality to it, weaving in and out of empowerment and heartache.

Turner grew up in Kelowna and as I currently reside in the city, I can’t help but assume her imagery alludes to the unfortunate but oft Okanagan wildfires. It adds a personal touch to music that is textured, relatable and gentle; the essence of being human.

Written by: Natalie Hoy

3) Fake Shark - “Bummer Summer”

“Bummer Summer” is a bit of a self-inflicted pity party; the repercussions of burning every bridge at the solitary forefront.

It is concise but eye-catching. Eerie falsetto, a deepening hook and even rawer lyricism harbour a sense of longing throughout. While some of the band’s recent releases showcase more jangled, electronic-inspired sounds, their knack for shout-along punk and tight musicianship remain unmatched. “I used to be so much stronger / now I hang onto pain like it’s worth something,” frontman Kevin “Kevvy Mental” Maher sings with nonchalance. Billed as an anti-song of the summer, “Bummer Summer” drips with intrigue and sarcasm—a tragedy of one’s own doing.

Written by: Natalie Hoy

4) Not Sisters - “Shades of Blue” 

Online dating can be a tumultuous time as alluded to in “Shades of Blue.” The bedroom pop duo, comprised of vocalist Amanda Doucette and producer/multi-instrumentalist Tom Maguire, revels in the anticipation of a new flame and the brooding repetition of nights alone. It has a bubblegum sound but does offer lyrical depth beyond the lighthearted exterior (“I was trying to beat fate / cause this sh*t’s never calibrated in my favour”). Recalling a “rough four to five months” in Doucette’s past, the song muses over the prospects of love found and lost, unfortunate timing, and what it could mean for the future. Her vocals are playful, at times layered as inner thoughts are expressed. Their music is modern and fun while amplifying how our feelings can permeate into all aspects of our life—especially where hearts are involved.  

Their self-produced debut EP Feelings Make Us Human is out now. 

Written by: Chloe Hoy

5) Hillsboro - “Exit Plan”

I love a good west coast introduction—having not been familiar with Victoria’s Hillsboro prior to their pitch email, I am now well sold on their grungy, indie pop rock marriage. Lead vocalist and guitarist Nima Walker’s own tortured past is at the core of their upcoming debut record, reflective of his “newfound intoxication with self-ruin” at the start of the pandemic. “Exit Plan” is the pain; actions and thoughts driven by destructive tendencies and delirium. It lacks pleasure and redemption while unraveling with alarming ease (“No sleep with all the noise and speed / Just find me when you want to leave”). Their sound is distorted vibrancy, reaching for resolve amidst agitation at every corner.

A forewarning of the shame and anguish associated with self-loathing and longing, with the essence of 90′s alternative, “Exit Plan” is devoted to their burden. I feel saddened by the lived gloom, but hopeful knowing Walker’s recognition of his limitations burned a gritty path forward. The band’s album will be released on September 15.

Written by: Chloe Hoy

6) Jonah Ocean - “Heaven”

Gorgeous choral harmonies open Jonah Ocean’s “Heaven” – as much a feeling as it is a place. Floating synths and grooving guitars form the melody; a drum knocks like a heartbeat. Akin to a breezy summer night, “Heaven” portrays the euphoria felt from music and from sharing that experience with others (“Hold me just like I was in the womb / Like god was in the room”). Jonah has a diploma in jazz/contemporary guitar, also integrating pop, rnb, and a killer croon. Lush and imaginative; desire without worry. You can’t get much closer to a moment than this.

Written by: Natalie Hoy

[theredghostart]

The animatronics seem.. alive.

[goobersplat]

Crazy Shirts Yellow Shark Holding Pineapple

(Image ID: Yellow shark plush holding a Pineapple under his left arm.)

[thedeepsharks]

[darksilvania]

Ground/Steel type land sharks (no official names yet)

Their color palette is mainly based on Lemon sharks and Copper sharks which are also known for their particularly nasty bites

First evolution is based on the Helicoprion mixed with a circular saw

Second evolution is based on the Charcarodontosaurus mixed with a chainsaw

[maxbruiser]

WHAT TYPE OF shaRK ARE THEY 🫵🏻🫵🏻🫵🏻

Great white shark siren (Sirenus homodimidium carcharodon)

Tiger shark siren (Sirenus monstrumdimiduim galeocerdo)

[chocolatechipkraken]

Highlights of Artfight Week 2!

@alleesaur's character Trichinosis Felinis!

Uraoboros' character Hayune!

@lasagnelover420's character Zurgus Burgus!

@diiiptera's character Varanus!

@garblegarden's characters Gary and Porcelain!

Sparkarty's Lava Lamp Shark!

Bunno's character Lemon!

crownouns' character Eclair!

@murminat's character Misery!

[glassshine]

fish dating sim

[oddarette]

Shark Lava lamp concept. I can't tell if I love or hate this one. It veers a bit away from the usual shape design of a lava lamp.

[garfieldstim]

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[dracononite]

another PKMN card, for @bloodiehyena 🩸🦈

[thepermanentrainpress]

New Music Video: “Save Me” - Fake Shark

[theredghostart]

[sock-ness-monster]

I am here once again to share breaking news in the world of fisheries science/marine biology

Currently everyone is going wild over a paper about goblin sharks that cited a photo which others have pointed out looks incredibly suspiciously similar to a goblin shark toy

https://avesis.cu.edu.tr/yayin/cfe713d8-f8d3-4f51-a5b4-192b88d055e9/new-records-of-rare-species-in-the-mediterranean-sea-may-2022

https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/hcmr-med-mar-sc/article/view/31742/25820?fbclid=IwAR0cnzOrIxN8hf8pzmCDXW3IBa90J3e9Sr_o1mFeUbwCxAb7Q6Ap9sydXTE

I've seen people calling it SharkGate already