The Shys
The Shys are a five piece rock band from Southern California, Their current line-up consists of Kyle Krone, Chris Wulff, Riley Stephenson, and Ryan Hansen. Their debut CD, titled Astoria, was released on Sire Records on July 11, 2006. The bands reputation for their high energy captivating live performances has won them fans all across North America and the UK. The band have recently toured and played in support of Delta Spirit, Albert Hammond Jr. and Hot Hot Heat
Progression
The Shys' new album "You'll Never Understand This Band The Way That I Do" was released on July 22, 2008, on local Echo Park Indie label Aeronaut Records. The album was praised by notable underground tastemakers such as NPR, XMU Radio, UR Chicago, and many others. The American Indie Bloggers also has declared the new album a winner. “4 out of 5 Stars. You'll Never Understand This Band The Way I Do has big sing-out-loud choruses. [Its] fresh energy makes this album one that won't leave the player for a while!”—The Fire Note Blog “Lead vocalist Kyle Krone alternates between slight snarls and tortured whispers, conjuring up an odd coupling of Jack White and Conor Oberst, while the drums of Tony Cupito and keys of Riley Stephenson add layers of immense sound.” —Hot Rock Black Belly Blog “The Shys second full-length release, You'll Never Understand This Band The Way That I Do is a winner. It is a fascinating mix of ’60s British psychedelia, ’70s pub rock, and indie-punk channeled through the vision of a young southern-California band.” —Brooklyn Rocks Blog