Shart 69

Shart 69
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Origin	Lakewood, Ohio, U.S.
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Years active
Labels
Members	Samson Astaire; Travis Smith
Associated acts
Website	https://spiritofshart69.wixsite.com

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Shart 69 is an American digital hardcore and breakpunk band from Lakewood, Ohio. Their sound incorporates elements of synthpunk, UK82 hardcore, dub, and experimental electronic production. The group has released material through independent digital platforms, including the EP This Ain't Techno.<ref> Shart 69 – Official Website, Wixsite. Retrieved 2025-12-11.

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History

Shart 69 emerged from the Lakewood punk and experimental scene, producing digitally driven hardcore tracks mixed with breakpunk rhythms and abrasive sequencing. The lineup consists of Samson Astaire (vocals, arrangements, sequencing, mixing) and Travis Smith (guitar). Their releases appear on YouTube, Amazon Music, and SoundCloud.<ref> Shart 69 – This Ain’t Techno (Full EP), YouTube, 2016. Retrieved 2025-12-11.

</ref><ref> This Ain’t Techno – Shart 69, Amazon Music, 2016. Retrieved 2025-12-11.

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Members

• Samson Astaire – vocals, arrangements, sequencing, mixing
• Travis Smith – guitar

Discography

• This Ain't Techno (digital EP)<ref>

This Ain’t Techno – Shart 69, Amazon Music, 2016. Retrieved 2025-12-11.

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• Blame the Victim (single)<ref>

Blame the Victim – Shart 69, SoundCloud. Retrieved 2025-12-11.

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External links

• https://spiritofshart69.wixsite.com
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M0m4fevG2Q
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9V9W3H
• https://soundcloud.com/lo-phile-recordings

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