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, fronted by another new singer, Jessica Bell. In 2021 Keep Shelly in Athens announced a new collaborative singles series with guest vocalists from around the world.

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

  • In Love with Dusk 12"
  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
  • Our Own Dream 12"
  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
  • Keep Shelly in Athens CS
  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
  • Hauntin' Me 7"
  1. Hauntin' Me
  2. Song To Cheer You Up
  • Fractals
  1. Fractals
  2. Fractals
  • Introvert EP
  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
  • Bendable / Glistening 7"
  1. Bendable 3:28
  2. Glistening 4:17
  1. The Reaper 3'23
  • Sunny Day EP
  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
  • 9 Years EP
  1. Human Stars 3:58
  2. Cyclades 4:44
  3. Frantic 3:45
  4. Late Summer 3:30
  5. 9 Years 4:28
  • Steady To Go EP
  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
  1. Back to Reality 4'28
  2. Just Like In The Movies 2'34
  3. Just Like In The Movies 2'34
  • Early – Single
  1. Early 2'44
  • You – Single
  1. You 4'32
  • Nea Kypseli / Antetokounmpo – Single
  1. Nea Kypseli 3'14
  2. Antetokounmpo 2'42
  1. Nothing Like Them 4'01
  • Upside Down – Single
  1. Upside Down 3'15
  • Sick – Single
  1. Sick 3'40
  1. Among Wolves 2'58
  2. Mostly International 3'30

    Albums

  • In Love With Dusk / Our Own Dream
  • At Home
  • Now I'm Ready
  • Philokalia
  • ''Among Wolves''

    Remixes

  • Porcelain Raft – Tip of Your Tongue
  • Tropics – Mouves
  • Body Language – You Can
  • Crazy P – Wecanonlybewhoweare
  • Tycho – Dive

    Special appearances

  • MMOTHS – Heart
  • The New Division – Night Escape
  • Plastic Flowers – Ghosts

    Compilation appearances

  • Running Out Of You appears on Beko_Amdiscs1
  • Song To Cheer You Up appears on DYVNZMBR
  • Running Out Of You appears on Memory Tapes – Player Piano
  • Hauntin' Me appears on Weekly Magic Tape No. 9
  • Our Own Dream appears on Weekly Magic Tape No. 37
  • In Love With Dusk appears on Keep It Yours Records Compilation Vol.1
  • Just Like Honey appears on Just Like Honey
  • DIY appears on ''Sasha Involv3r''