Sharks are a punk-influenced British band who make a kind of no-nonsense pub rock. Formed in Leamington Spa, England in 2007, the band centers around singer/songwriter James Mattock. Sharks released several EPs, including 2008's Shallow Waters and 2010's Show of Hands. In 2011, these releases were compiled on The Joys of Living: 2008-2010, which also featured two previously unreleased tracks. In 2013, Sharks returned with their sophomore album, Selfhood, which showcased a more mature, literate approach to their melodic, punk-influenced sound. ~ Matt Collar