Shark Valley Sisters

**Shark Valley Sisters** emerged from tragedy when South Florida punk scene vets Rob Elba (Holy Terrors) and Fausto Figueredo (Load) united in 2013 after losing bandmates Dan Hosker and Bobby Johnston months apart. Their raw, cathartic sound – showcased on releases like *The Prince & The Punk* (2013) and *Vera* (2015) – became a tribute to fallen friends, channeling grief into grinding, mid-tempo punk anthems. The duo later expanded their discography with *Kill The Day* (2016) and *Damocles b/w Kemo* (2018), maintaining their scrappy DIY ethos while processing mortality through music.

Their origin story leans into bromance and resilience – Figueredo’s decision to play drums for multiple bands post-tragedy accidentally sparked the collaboration, while Elba navigated profound loss through creative partnership. Though rooted in ’90s Miami punk, their later work (2015–2018) reflects a tightened, reflective edge born from life-altering loss.