We've been kicking around the idea of featuring staff favorite Shark? for a while and after a truly stellar performance on 12/4 we knew it was time. If you've been to more than a couple of shows in Brooklyn in the past four years you probably know these dudes. They've been pounding some serious pavement to perfect their craft and have they've easily logged over ten performances at Shea alone. And if all that wasn't enough their eponymous track is probably the most played song on our radio show to date. So what exactly is Shark?'s craft? Tight and catchy surf/garage influenced pop tunes that gain a great deal of character from singer Kevin Diamond's uniquely expressive voice. Do yourself a favor and take a listen to a few tracks we've compiled of Shark? highlights - it's got everything you could want: false messiahs, california girls, deadbeats and, very possibly, a shark. -LC