Shark School deliver their most powerful statement yet with ‘5AM’

Galway garage-punk trio Shark School return with the ferocious new single ‘5AM’, a gripping and emotionally devastating release that raises anticipation for their debut album Selachimorpha, arriving June 26 via Strange Brew.

Fuelled by abrasive guitars, pounding rhythms and an atmosphere thick with tension, ‘5AM’ finds the band operating at their most intense and uncompromising. The track tackles the lasting impact of assault and the frustrations surrounding societal and institutional failures, transforming anger, grief and exhaustion into a raw and cathartic assault.

While previous releases showcased the band’s sharp wit and chaotic energy, ‘5AM’ strips away any protective layers to reveal something darker, heavier and emotionally bruising. The result is a song that hits with both musical force and emotional weight.

With ‘5AM’, Shark School deliver a fearless statement of intent and another compelling glimpse into what promises to be one of 2026’s most vital debut albums.