by Katherine FultonIndie rock singer/songwriter Ari Shine made his recorded debut with the EP Age/Occupation in 2006. After gaining critical acclaim from the likes of Time Out and The Village Voice, he embarked on a touring schedule that helped him develop a fan base in both the United States and abroad. In addition to winning a John Lennon Songwriting Contest award for co-writing the Gaby Moreno tune "Escondidos," Shine's work has also been featured in Veronica Mars, Kyle XY, Viva La Bam, and Dance Life. His debut album, A Force of One, was released on Canada's Bongo Beat Records in July 2007.