Thursday's Geoff Rickly Joins Sharkswimmer In Their New Music Video For "Demolition Of A Childhood Home"

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6 Oct

Sharkswimmer's debut album Serenity was produced by Jon Markson (Drug Church, Koyo) and also features Geoff Rickly (Thursday, No Devotion) & Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche)

Previously featured in Lambgoat, Brooklyn Vegan, and Washed Up Emo

"...The band lean into ‘90s influences, infusing first- and second-wave emo with their inherently modern POV for tracks that are both addictively sticky and rough around the

edges” - Alternative Press

“...Capturing the aggressive tunes from the golden era of ’90s post-hardcore and combining them with the catchy hooks of modern alt-rock bands.” - IDIOTEQ

“The band rules. People need to take note.” - Geoff Rickly (Thursday)

FFO: Koyo, Fiddlehead, The Casket Lottery

Genres: Alt-Rock, Emo

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Listen to "Serenity" Everywhere Now

The obvious choice for a music video, "Demolition of a Childhood Home" is a powerful and evocative track that delves into the theme of personal struggle and the lasting impact of childhood trauma. While angular and dissonant guitars create a sense of unease, the relentless shouts from vocalists Justin Buschardt and Geoff Rickly provide an intense and cathartic release. The song's name is derived from the destruction of Buschardt's childhood home during a tornado, serving as a poignant metaphor for the wreckage left behind by abuse. The collaboration between Sharkswimmer and Geoff Rickly adds an extra layer of depth to the track, making it a standout piece that resonates with raw emotion and intensity.

Brooklyn-based indie / post-hardcore troupe Sharkswimmer collaborated with long-time Drug Church & Soul Blind Producer Jon Markson to deliver their biting debut record, Serenity. Sharkswimmer calls forth the aggressive melodicism of 90s post-hardcore greats like Planes Mistaken For Stars, the hook-heavy punch of 2010s alt-rock acts such as Basement, and the gritty emotional vulnerability of contemporaries like Fiddlehead for a stunning full-length effort that is dripping with personality.

Largely a vehicle for vocalist/guitarist and principal songwriter Justin Buschardt to exercise the emotional trauma of divorce, the album invites listeners on a poignant journey through the wreckage of dysfunctional relationships and the process of rebuilding a wounded heart.

With songs featuring Geoff Rickly (Thursday, No Devotion) and Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife, I Am the Avalanche), Serenity is out everywhere now via Really Rad Records.

Quote From Geoff Rickly

“I love the new Sharkswimmer album. When Justin asked me to jump on a song, I heard where I would fit on this one immediately. A small part but vital, my favorite kind of guest spot. It turned out great, and I never liked the way I sounded in features. The fact that Johnny Komar made such a gorgeous little video to go with it has just completed the circle. The band rules. People need to take note.”

About Sharkswimmer

With guitar music arguably in its most creatively rich period in at least two decades, bands are at long last reclaiming the sense of identity that made rock such a potent force in the first place. Fittingly, Brooklyn, NY quartet Sharkswimmer has identity in abundance, and their unique brand of introspective, melodic post-hardcore informed alt rock is a worthy entry into the emerging canon.

On their debut LP and first release for Really Rad Records, Serenity, Sharkswimmer calls forth the aggressive melodicism of 90s post-hardcore greats like Planes Mistaken For Stars, the hook-heavy punch of 2010s alt-rock acts such as Basement, and the gritty emotional vulnerability of contemporaries like Fiddlehead for a stunning full-length effort that is dripping with personality. Written over several months and recorded with producer/engineer Jon Markson (Drug Church, Koyo, Soul Blind), Serenity is, at its core, a remarkably well-crafted alt rock record with bursts of aggression that befit the band’s DIY roots. Disarmingly earnest lyricism that evokes the most heart-wrenching ballads of 90s emo serves as a perfect counterbalance to the record’s sonic aggression, anchoring it to the humanity that makes up the record’s spiritual center. Largely a vehicle for vocalist/guitarist and principle songwriter Justin Buschardt to exercise the emotional trauma of divorce, Serenity explores the universality of heartbreak against a backdrop of anthemic, guitar-driven tracks that would be as at home on the Jade Tree catalogue of the 90s as they are next to contemporary acts such as Drug Church or Militarie Gun.

As rich as the current rock landscape is, it could just as easily be overcome with cheap imitations and pretenders. Luckily, Sharkswimmer is here to ensure that doesn’t happen. With a healthy portion of pathos and pop hooks, Serenity is an immediately arresting affair that secures the band’s status as well-deserving heirs to the alt rock throne.

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Listen to "Serenity" Everywhere Now

Upcoming Dates:

October 4th - Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus Bar (Album Release Show)

November 5th - Brooklyn, NY - Alphaville

w/ Awakebutstillinbed & Stay Inside

Follow Sharkswimmer:

IG - https://www.instagram.com/sharkswimmerband

Twitter - https://twitter.com/sharkswimmerbk

Website - https://www.sharkswimmer.band

Bandsintown - https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15002358

Bandcamp - https://sharkswimmer.bandcamp.com