jaws: keys to the universe

Jaws is a reality-based sound and performance project by Robert Girardin. Influenced by the everyday rhythmic impressions of sight and movement, it uses electronics and voice to put forth a dense and slithering sound with lyrics reflecting the labyrinthine confines and possibilities of life. In late 2011, Jaws released its first album, the crash-informed Stress Test on Hundebiss Records. This was followed by a collaboration with Milan's Dracula Lewis as the Sex Boyz, a post-analog reimagining of two sneering Germs songs, released on Ultra Eczema. In 2012 Jaws was the inaugural act for Ashland Mine's highly-praised "Blasting Voice" performance series, staged at the Suzanne Geiss gallery in downtown Manhattan. The creator behind Jaws has for years worked with New York's Excepter, touring Europe and recording three albums. He is a current member of Hippos In Tanks act White Car. Keys to the Universe is an exuberant, crushing visualization of life from the top of the heap.