The Floodshark - LoveShark

​The Floodshark

LoveShark
self-released; 2026

By Jamie Funk
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Some releases feel defined by how much they include. LoveShark, the new EP from LoveShark, works in the opposite direction, narrowing its focus until every sound feels like it belongs to the same small ecosystem. The idea of an autobiographical story told from the perspective of a digital shark could have been a gimmick, but here it acts more like a loose thread tying everything together, giving the music a sense of intent without spelling anything out.

​“Marmaid” opens with a steady 4/4 rhythm and a bed of soft synths that carry a gentle, welcoming tone. The textures are smooth and close-up, as if they were shaped in a quiet room with careful attention to tone rather than density. That approach continues on “Savannah Sunshine,” where the programmed sounds take on a more playful quality. The tones drift and shimmer, and the inclusion of ocean wave effects adds a subtle environmental detail that connects back to the EP’s theme.

“No Me Importa” keeps the same rhythmic backbone but plays more with space. The kick drum provides a center while scattered tones move across the stereo field, giving the track a sense of motion without adding clutter. “I Don’t Know, Ya Know?” introduces samples that interrupt and reshape the groove, creating moments where the structure feels slightly unstable before settling back in.

“Todavía Mi Luz” leans into layered synth lines that build gradually, stacking textures until they begin to blur into each other. It becomes one of the more absorbing points on the EP. “Florida,” on the other hand, is brief, closer to a passing idea than a fully expanded track.
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What makes LoveShark work is its discipline. The EP sticks to a limited set of sounds and uses small shifts to keep things engaging. That bedroom-produced quality gives the music a consistent warmth, turning simplicity into a strength. I liked that there was a clear concept behind the songs, even if it stays understated. There are some intriguing ideas here, and the EP rewards giving it your full attention.

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