Desert Sharks and A Very Special Episode, two of Brooklyn’s favorite underground gloomy grunge/punk groups, have teamed up for a split EP!
When approaching the idea of a split record, Brooklyn underground favorites Desert Sharks and A Very Special Episode decided they wanted to follow a loose nature-based theme for the 4 song release. Inspired by the elements of air, water, earth, and fire, they literally drew their alchemical muses from a hat with Desert Sharks focusing on earth (“Deeper”) and water (“Siren Song”) and A Very Special Episode exploring fire (“Smolder”) and air (“Airwaves”). The four song release is a captivating sampling of both bands' powerful song-writing abilities. Heavy guitars, soaring vocals, and intricate drumming give listeners a powerful taste of their punk and doom-soaked sensibilities.
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released March 8, 2024
Substitute Scene Records
Recorded & Mixed at Studio G by Jeff Berner, assisted by Meredith Okamoto
Mastered by Sarah Register
Every track so loud & real & danceable, & by danceable I mean makes me want to punch somebody. Saw them at Great American Music Hall - it was the most exhilarating, loud, fuck off acab crowd & SAFEST SPACE ever!!They cleared the pit of non-cis males & invited others to join, hadn’t done that since my teens back when we called it slam dancing (& quit bc me & friends got tired of being groped & mauled by fucking u know who). FUCK YES, C-U-N-T, I fucking do what’s best for me. JulianaMarie