Keep Shelly In Athens


Keep Shelly In Athens are a Greek chillwave duo from Athens. They formed in 2010, and were quickly signed to the vinyl imprint label of independent music blog Gorilla vs. Bear, Forest Family Records. In November of that year, they released their debut 12" EP, In Love with Dusk, which quickly sold out due to much internet hype. They are currently signed to Cascine Records, who released their debut full-length album in 2013.

History

The group was formed sometime in 2010 when a producer known only as RΠЯ started seeking out someone with whom to perform newly written songs. Through a mutual friend, Sarah P. was introduced to RΠЯ, and they soon began to perform together. The band name was conceived as a pun on Kypseli, a neighbourhood of Athens. The band have now toured North America and Europe as a four piece, and in 2012 played as a feature artist at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. On 17 January 2014, Sarah P. announced she was no longer in Keep Shelly In Athens. In March 2014 the band announced a new singer, Myrtha. In 2017, the band released a new LP, Philokalia, armed with another new singer, Jessica Bell.

Style

The band's musical style is influenced by Saint Etienne and Air, whereas Sarah P.'s vocal style is influenced by Tracey Thorn and Nancy Sinatra.

Discography

Mini-albums, EPs and singles

  1. Running Out Of You
  2. Cremona Memories
  3. Fokionos Negri Street
  4. Rainy Night
  5. Don't Be Afraid
  6. In Love With Dusk
  7. Body Language - You Can
  1. Solar Bears – Cub
  2. The Chains
  3. Campus Martius
  4. Struggle With Yourself
  1. Lazy Noon
  2. Our Own Dream
  3. ABADABAD - California Birds
  4. DIY
  5. Fairytale
  6. A) The Rogue Superhero B) Ready To Pay The Price
  1. Running Out Of You
  2. Cremona Memories
  3. A Tear In My I
  4. Yellow Man
  5. Hauntin' Me
  6. Fokionos Negri Street
  7. Don't Be Afraid
  8. Running Out Of You
  1. Running Out of You
  2. Hauntin' Me
  3. Yellow Man
  4. Disclosure - Carnival
  5. Disclosure - I Love That You Know
  6. Disclosure - Blue You
  1. Hauntin' Me
  2. Song To Cheer You Up
  1. Fractals
  2. Fractals
  1. Introvert 2:18
  2. Livin' 4:23
  3. Celebrity 3:40
  4. Don't Need 'Em 5:22
  5. No Looking Back 5:04
  6. Epilogue 2:11
  1. Bendable 3:28
  2. Glistening 4:17
  1. The Reaper 3'23
  1. Fight 3:06
  2. Sunny Day 3:17
  3. Giving 2:43
  4. California Tears 3:53
  5. I Don't Need You 4:12
  1. Human Stars 3:58
  2. Cyclades 4:44
  3. Frantic 3:45
  4. Late Summer 3:30
  5. 9 Years 4:28
  1. You've Got a Kitty On a Timer 4'02
  2. Horizon's Glow 4'12
  3. Steady To Go 4'27
  4. I Won't Cry 3'35
  5. Highs And Lows 5'09

    Albums