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Celebrate Independents Day 2008 on July 4th... a music event

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Independents Day 08 CD (US)

Independents Day 08 is a worldwide event, taking place on the weekend of 4th July to raise money for the independent music community and their chosen charities. Visit the Independents Day site to find out more.

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Molly Bea "Over You" Video Single Available Globally on iTunes

The new Molly Bea video single is available today globally on iTunes.The video single contains the video of "Over You" and the new songs, You Can't Bring Me Down, Fleur De Lis, Isabelle and Saturday. Support independent music and get your copy now from iTunes - click the country below to preview to video single.  Read More »

Dandy Pants "Beat Me" Now Available Globally on iTunes

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The debut release of the genre-defying music experience known as "Dandy Pants" is now available globally on iTunes stores.   The electronic "Beat Me" maxi-single containing four remixes can be previewed on iTunes and full-length previews are available in the Shark Meat Records Shop.  Read More »

Shimmerplanet on MTV's "The Real World"

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Shimmerplanet's song "Happy" appeared on last night's "The Real World: Hollywood" episode 5 on MTV.

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May 8th: Soren Anders, Darren Ockert, Jacob Jiles - Live in NYC

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Enjoy the latest music from three Shark Meat Records artists on May 8th at The_Underscore live in New York City.   At 8pm, Soren Anders will open the show performing new songs featuring violin, cello and piano for the first time from his upcoming June release.   Darren Ockert will follow with a debut of his indie tracks with his full band from his upcoming July release at 9pm.  Finally, Jacob Jiles will perform his rythmic Indie-Soul music with his band at 10pm.   Cover is $8.  Visit online: The Underscore (www.theunderscore.com).  Location (Google Map): 1733 First Ave, between 89th and 90th streets, New York, NY. Tel: 212-876-0203.  Join the Shark Meat Records newsletter to receive emails when new shows are announced and new music is available.

Shark Meat Records Welcomes Indie-Soul Artist Jacob Jiles

Jacob Jiles

New York-based Indie-Soul artist Jacob Jiles brings his smooth ryhymic groove to Shark Meat Records.   Jacob is finishing recording his tracks in New York CIty this summer.   Shark Meat Records will release Jacob's album globally on iTunes in early Fall but keep an eye out for a single that will drop this summer as Jacob tours with his band.  Check the Events page for gig listings.  To be the first to know when Jacob's releases become available join the Shark Meat Records newsletter.

Even Kern's New Album "Did" Featured On European iTunes Stores

Even Kern Featured On iTunes
Even Kern "Did" Promo on iTunes

Even Kern's debut album "Did" was released today exclusively on iTunes stores globally. Shark Meat Records is pleased to announce that the Apple iTunes editorial team chose to feature Even's release across Europe in the following iTunes Stores: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Greece, Ireland, Portugal, and Switzerland.  Many thanks to Apple iTunes for your continued support of independent artists and labels.  Congratulations to Even Kern!  Read More »

Singer-Songwriter Molly Bea joins Shark Meat Records

Molly Bea

Shark Meat Records signs new artist Molly Bea and plans to release her debut EP "Over You" along with her music video for the title track on iTunes globally on June 3, 2008. 

With much to announce about love, life and youth, the singer-songwriter, Molly Bea declares her independence with her self-penned and confident debut release entitled “Over You,” produced by Soren Anders of Shimmerplanet and recorded at Soundtrack Studios in New York City.   Read More »

Apple iTunes Store is #1 Music Retailer

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Top 10 Music Stores Jan-Feb 2008

The Shark Meat Records' vision of a digital music economy has already taken hold. The latest music sales figures now show the iTunes music retailer in the #1 position among ALL physical and digital music stores passing the music giants of yesteryear including Walmart and Best Buy.  Read More »

Shark Meat Records Signs Norwegian Artist "Even Kern"

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Even Kern

Shark Meat Records is very excited to announce the signing of our latest artist, Even Kern. Even Kern is our first European-based artist. He was born and raised in Norway and brings his sophisticated european pop sound to Shark Meat Records. The debut release of Norwegian singer-songwriter-producer Even Kern entitled "Did" will be digitally released globally late Spring 2008. Sign-up to the Shark Meat Records Newsletter to receive notification when the release date is finalized. Join us in welcoming, Even Kern!  Read More »