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Shark N Taties
Sharkweek - Shark N Taties
SHARKWEEK

Following hot on the heels of his recent collection of remixes of other artists - "Gimme Gimme Shark Treatment", Sharkweek is proud to announce the release of companion album "Shark N Taties".

Eleven original Sharkweek tracks have been sliced, diced, liberally sauced, thoroughly chewed and then colourfully regurgitated by a range of NZ electronica artists.

From the playful fidget house of Haszari to the take-no-prisoners dark and heavy dubstep of Sick Cycle, from the lush ambient dub of Invader Tron to the minimal tech of nsu, this album has something for everyone.

01 Small Firm Peppermints (Filthy Pepper Mince Pie Mix) 6:47 Remixed by Haszari
02 Robospacejesus (The Electro Revival Never Happened Mix) 4:13 Remixed by Romantech
03 Reach Out To The Stars (Dark Side Of The Moon Dub Mix) 7:45 Remixed by nsu
04 Govorit (Lichenstein Mix) 4:31 Remixed by Symbiont
05 Life Of R'lyeh (Disfigured Mix) 5:09 Remixed by Sick Cycle
06 Whole Lotta Fish (Balcony Under The Sea Mix) 6:12 Remixed by SoNic Smith
07 Moonrise Over Kerala (Sunset Over New Holland Mix) 6:44 Remixed by nsu
08 Exodus From Babylon (Tron Mix) 6:20 Remixed by Invader Tron
09 Last Train To Snowdonia (Dragon Tattoo Ambient Mix) 8:32 Remixed by Sharkweek
10 Paradise Valley (Mystic Garden Mix) 5:18 Remixed by Stray Theories
11 St Kilda Morning (Slow Motion Riot Mix) 5:03 Remixed by Sora Shima



As well as being a collection of new interpretations of old songs, this album also celebrates one of the greatest things about electronic music in New Zealand: the wonderful sense of community, networking, mutual encouragement, collaboration, and general swapping of ideas that we have here.

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Gimme Gimme Shark Treatment
Sharkweek - Gimme Gimme Shark Treatment
SHARKWEEK

Sharkweek's new album is a collection of remixes of fellow NZ electronic artists, plus NY hip hop group The Illtronics.

Ranging from progressive trance to ambient soundscapes both light and dark, from psychedelic lounge music to weirdo funky hip hop, Gimme Gimme Shark Treatment has something for everyone.

01 Magic Man (Strange Night Of Stone Mix) 7:17 Written by Symbiont
02 Fade To Blue (Blue Storm Mix) 6:42 Written by Sick Cycle
03 Harmonia (Midnight Cone Mix) 11:25 Written by Pitch Black
04 Cloud 9 (Puff The Magic Draggin' Mix) 9:48 Written by The Illtronics
05 Part Of Me (The Last Goodbye Mix) 6:03 Written by Stray Theories
06 Wii Break (Hz 2 Wii Mix) 5:39 Written by SoNic Smith
07 Far From Comfort (Far Out Son Of Lounge Mix) 6:54 Written by nsu



"Sharkweek's first official collection of remixes for other artists will satisfy and surprise at the same time, With this collection, he takes on 7 diverse original pieces, dissects them, and puts them back together but not before applying his very own signature "Shark treatment" touch. There's hints of the familiar ambient and psychedelic sound-scapes in "Part Of Me" and "Far From Comfort" while on the other end of the scale, "Wii Break" is a serious full-on dance-floor assault. "Harmonia" is one of the standouts here - this gradually ascending journey of over 11 minutes starts out as deep, moody and intoxicated, but by the end is nothing but uplifting. Highly recommended listening from one of Dunedin's finest."

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Egyptian Lions
Sharkweek - Egyptian Lions
SHARKWEEK

Sharkweek's second album, "Egyptian Lions" offers lush soundscapes punctuated with surreal samples, playful melodies and manipulated found sounds. The musical themes drift between ambient, pop and dub. The songs are sometimes dreamy, sometimes deliriously playful. There's obvious evidence of Lewis' musical growth, yet it's also familiar enough to be unmistakeably 'Sharkweek'. This eclectic mix, coupled with some stellar guest appearances from other musicians makes for an evocative and sometimes surprising listening experience.

Responses from Sharkweek fans have been very positive:

"A mystical journey through lands afar ... trippy soundscapes, psychedelic ambient dub, futuristic space adventures and glitchy electro pop .. an ear orgasm of sounds that twist and turn evolving into a collection of songs that is intriguing, beautiful and a dose of epic electro trippiness. It has an otherworldly feel, yet is warm and inviting, like friendly aliens .. it's a trek into the deep dark unknown."

"There is an overwhelming feeling of being in some sort of dubbed-out dream ... an abundance of differing textures and tempos that also enhance the subconscious feel of the album (mixing the sounds of yore with those of the now) ... a powerfully contemplative effort from Sharkweek and one that will reward the listener with repeat listens."

"Sharkweek creates worlds within which any number of stories may be told. Listening to the tracks on this album will educate the senses and reorient one’s views to the vast possibilities the ambient mode can bring."

"'Egyptian Lions' is a sonic journey that messes with time nicely, both nostalgic and futuristic. One part plane trip in a canvas and balsa wood De Havilland Mosquito and second part Tardis. You’ll find yourself walking out of a blue phone box in some unknown desert or St Kilda beach even, thinking you are Dr Who or perhaps a Robospacejesus. For some uncensored reality, put on your flying helmet and enjoy the mystical revelations."

"'Egyptian Lions' is full-bodied and warm and thick with ambience and with beats to keep your ears on task. I find myself being drawn into the emotion of each song without trying and almost against my will."

"I imagine this weird elaborate ballroom with inebriated Martians in tall white wigs dancing to songs they have mixed using transmissions sent by Earth back in the 1960s."

Click here to read reviews of this album.

CD FORMAT:

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Remix Picnic
The Tom Bosley Experience - Remix Picnic
THE TOM BOSLEY
EXPERIENCE
REMIXED BY
VARIOUS ARTISTS

The Tom Bosley Experience are proud to announce the launch of their new album, Remix Picnic.

Their sound has always held a curious niche within Kiwi electronica. Tracks have ranged from the poppy-joyous through jazz improv to darkside with a self-loathing edge. On the way they’ve met and mingled with similarly minded musicians and gained a few friends on the way.

It’s here that you can hear the outcome of those friendships in the form of remix tracks by a number of the artists they’ve come to know.

Included are the destructive noise of Sick Cycle, Romantech’s trademark intelligent DnB, the electro-punk stylings of rising star SoNic Smith, kitchen-sink downbeat from Sharkweek, lush electronica from Stray Theories, the glitchy melancholia of Hummel, and the glacial dub experiments of Thalidomide Dog.

Click here to read the review from NZ Musician Magazine.

CD FORMAT:

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The Acid Sessions
Sharkweek - The Acid Sessions
SHARKWEEK

A 'live' album recorded during a practice session one long strange afternoon in the summer of 2008. Featuring long psychedelic versions of six of Sharkweek's best songs:

1. Small Firm Peppermints (Lunchbox Of Special Delights Mix) (14:13)
2. Garden Party (Out Among The Wildflowers Mix) (13:53)
3. Dark Matter (Nag Champa Benevolence Mix) (7:14)
4. Reach Out To The Stars (Cottonwool Cumulus Mix) (12:55)
5. Last Train To Snowdonia (Lokamata - Mother Of The World Mix) (8:30)
6. Robospacejesus (Why Yes, We Are Brothers Mix) (14:25)

THIS ALBUM IS AVAILABLE COMPLETELY FREE VIA LAST.FM

Click here to download The Acid Sessions from Last.FM


Who's Your Daddy?
The Tom Bosley Experience - Who's Your Daddy?
THE TOM BOSLEY
EXPERIENCE

Weighing in at a healthy 12 tracks, "Who's Your Daddy?" is a rosy-cheeked joy to both his / her parents - the Tom Bosley Experience.

Less experimental and lo-fi than their debut, more mature and focussed, but still with the same ambient soundscapes, humourous samples and irresistible pop hooks you've come to know and love.

" Imagine the technicolour landscape of the dream world - a place where the sweetest smiles mask sinister intentions and madness is just beyond the next rolling hill.

"Who's Your Daddy" offers a surreal soundtrack fitting the complexity of inner-space with musical themes both silly and sublime. "My Ignorance of Dairy" features an elegantly cheerful melody snaking seamlessly over sultry vocals, bump and grind beats and the rhythmic hand clap of an unseen voyeur. "Too Late for Prozac" takes an introspective turn in the manner of 80s dark wave and "When the Running is Done" is as dreamy as the perfect summer twilight of our collective childhoods.

It's as evocative as it is eclectic, a dazzling collage woven of layered keys, syncopated beats and deftly chosen samples. This is the stuff that dreams are made of, sometimes innocent, sometimes devious - and always more vibrant than our mundane waking world."
JACQUELINE BRASFIELD

Click here to read the review from NZ Musician Magazine.

CD FORMAT:

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The Hammerhead Nebula
Sharkweek - The Hammerhead Nebula
SHARKWEEK

Sharkweek is proud to present his debut album "The Hammerhead Nebula" for your listening pleasure.
A rich blend of lush electronica, sometimes-busy beats, and manipulated found sounds are complemented by vocal samples from a wide variety of sources including a NASA scientist (who gave his blessing to the project), obscure infomercials and a fine pair of talented vocalists.
You'll hear elements of pop, ambient, dub, and experimental styles in Sharkweek songs, but there's always something recognisably "Sharkweek" about them! It's music that's simple yet dense, spacey without being formless, and humourous without being silly.
Reference points and influences include The Orb, Orbital, Future Sound Of London, Boards Of Canada, Lemon Jelly, Astralasia, Banco de Gaia, and homegrown luminaries like Module and Pitch Black.

Click here to read the review from NZ Musician Magazine.

CD FORMAT:

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Robots Dream Of Electric Sheep
Various Artists - Robots Dream Of Electric Sheep
VARIOUS ARTISTS

Electrode Records is proud to present it's first collection of kiwi electronica.
This compilation features 14 of New Zealand's finest including Electrode's own Sharkweek and the Tom Bosley Experience plus Wendyhouse, Module, Golden Axe (Casiotone noise terrorists), and Disasteradio (Wellington's finest exponent of mad retro electronica). Full details and artist bios here.

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Click here to read the first review of the compilation.

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The Spark Of Inspiration
The Tom Bosley Experience - The Spark Of Inspiration
THE TOM BOSLEY
EXPERIENCE

The debut album from the Tom Bosley Experience, "The Spark Of Inspiration" is now available.

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Click here to read the review from Real Groove magazine.

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