Vocal electronica meets singer-songwriter traditions with shimmering beats, distinct vocals and eloquent lyrics. ** “Haunting… I immediately thought “early Eurythmics”… a great quality to her voice.” — Mad Andersons, Seattle recording duo ** Huge Shark’s first CD, "Almost Over" — six songs about impossible desires ­— follows up on her 2014 win at the Australian Independent Music Video Awards for "Line of Life (Ummagma Remix)". ** “…an ‘old spirit’ feel in her voice à la Máire Brennan of Clannad, Órlagh Fallon, Enya, Loreena McKennitt or Rita McNeil… lovely vocal timbre“ — The Record Stache ** Huge Shark is the solo project of San Diego musician Valerie Polichar. Blending vocal electronica (Operatica, Eurythmics) with classic singer/songwriter styles (Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell), Huge Shark highlights Polichar’s distinctive vocals, shimmering electronic beats and eloquent lyrics. ** “Chilled, quirky and compelling. Chistine McVie meets Kate Bush.” — Sanchez 77, UK recording duo ** She has collaborated with various international artists, including Hilliat Fields, Ed Richardson and Luke Clarke in England; Peter Cline in the U.S.; Robin Johnston in Scotland; and Canadian-Ukrainian duo Ummagma. ** “Unique voice… beautiful and hauntingly classical with the backdrop of experimental beats… better than the current trends.” — Nikki, Everything and the Kitchen Sink podcast ** Among her influences she lists artists Kate Bush and Jane Siberry, and songwriter Jimmy Webb; a childhood steeped in traditional Sephardic canciones and romanceros; and the deserts, oceans and mountains near her home in San Diego, California.