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Sharkweek

New album coming very soon!

About Me

MyGen Profile GeneratorAmbient electronica from Dunedin, New Zealand. Inspired and influenced by the likes of The Orb, Astralasia, Banco De Gaia, Future Sound Of London and a whole host of mid-early 90s ambient trance / dub / chill artists.
My debut album "The Hammerhead Nebula" was released in 2006 and is still available. See links below.
"Layers of keyboard wash form convection currents through which primitive drum machine rhythms clatter. Spoken vocal snippets introduce galaxial and other themes while a prowling keyboard bass glues things together. Sharkweek pulls back from the brink of chaotic overload to simmer with a repressed mania and the effect is serotonin re-uptake inhibition."
Jacob Connor, NZ Musician Magazine

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Member Since: 12/31/2005
Band Website: electrode.failsaferecords.com/sharkweek.htm
Band Members: Peter Lewis, who is also one half of The Tom Bosley Experience
Influences: The Orb, Banco de Gaia, Astralasia, Future Sound Of London, Full Moon Scientist, Rhian Sheehan, Boards Of Canada, Pitch Black, Lemon Jelly, Orbital, Sola Rosa, Module, Invader Tron.
Sounds Like: The Orb, Banco De Gaia, Astralasia, classic early 90s ambient, Full Moon Scientist, Rhian Sheehan, Lemon Jelly, Tom Bosley Experience, Stray Theories, Invader Tron
Record Label: Electrode Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

More Original Art For Sale

I've received some work back from a gallery that closed down, so I've decided to offer these pieces for sale at a discount. All works are on canvas and ready to hang. Prices are in New Zealand dollars...
Posted by Sharkweek on Thu, 01 May 2008 04:05:00 PST

Cover Art For My Upcoming Album

Sharkweek presents Egyptian Lions. Coming hopefully June 2008.Front cover and booklet outer. The middle panel reads "Dedicated to Lal George, Leading Aircraftman Fitter 2E. The best Grandad a boy coul...
Posted by Sharkweek on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:25:00 PST

Free Sharkweek Album Download

For a limited time (til the end of January) I am making my live album "The Acid Sessions" available as a free download. Recorded over the course of a summer's afternoon, this album features long psych...
Posted by Sharkweek on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:45:00 PST

The Southern Chill Tour

THURSDAY JUNE 14TH  FOAM BAR, CHRISTCHURCH - $10 ENTRYFRIDAY JUNE 15TH  OFF THE RAIL CAFÉ, TIMARU - $10 ENTRYSATURDAY JUNE 16TH  UPSTAIRS AT THE BACKSTAGE, DUNEDIN - $10 ENTRYSUNDAY JUNE 17TH  DU...
Posted by Sharkweek on Mon, 07 May 2007 04:54:00 PST

New Sharkweek Tracks

I've just loaded four new tracks for your listening pleasure.SMALL FIRM PEPPERMINTS (6:09)  Sharkweek psychedelic dub at it's finest, if I do say so myself! Based around dialogue from a colonic clean...
Posted by Sharkweek on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 02:53:00 PST

Saxophone?

Anybody on my friends list play the saxophone, and if so would you be interested in contributing a solo to my new track? Can't afford to pay you but happy to give a partial songwriting credit. 
Posted by Sharkweek on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:14:00 PST

I Am A Father!

Ladies and gentlemen, please say hello to Dali Rhys Lewis-Browne, born November 2nd at 2:36am. After a long induced labour, it was decided to deliver him by caeserean section. He weighed in at a dimin...
Posted by Sharkweek on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 02:36:00 PST

Check out this event: Sharkweek, Haunted Love and SoNic Smith

When: Thursday Oct 26, 2006 at 9:00 PMWhere: Circadian RhythmSt Andrew St, opposite the Rock ShopDunedin, NZDescription:Come celebrate Halloween with Sharkweek, Haunted Love and SoNic Smith. Join us ...
Posted by Sharkweek on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 02:55:00 PST

New Songs

I've just added a couple of new songs to my Profile:Paradise Valley - tranquil ambience, featuring water, birds, lions, and pigs recorded at the wildlife park of the same name in Rotorua, New ZealandR...
Posted by Sharkweek on Wed, 24 May 2006 12:30:00 PST

Sharkweek CD Now Available

At long last, I'm proud to announce the release of my debut album "The Hammerhead Nebula". It features the four songs on my profile as well as another eight of the electro-pop / dub / ambient gems you...
Posted by Sharkweek on Fri, 05 May 2006 09:27:00 PST