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
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
This is Player Hater One reporting from PHD base. Over.
This is PHD base, go ahead Hater One.
Yeah, we have our talent in sight
How would you have us proceed? Over.
Hater One, this is your Captain Player Hater
What is the talent's position?
Well sir, due to the heavy rains up here
It's hard to tell what the talent is carrying. Over.
Well, I suggest you try real hard, Hater One. Over.
Uh, yes sir, well it looks like
He's carrying something square like, sir. Over.
What do you mean square like? Over.
I don't know sir, a CD of some sort
With glowing lettering. Over.
Hater One, I want you to look very carefully on that disc
And tell me what the letterings are.
Oh my God, this is big, sir
Talk to me, Hater.
"Kelly V-I-P". I repeat, "Kelly V-I-P", sir. Over
He's right captain, this is big
Only if we allow him to reach his destination.
We're waiting on an order, sir. Sir?
Hater One, this is your captain
I order you to take the talent out.
Do not, I repeat, do not under any circumstances
Let this disc be heard. Over
Roger that sir, all systems go.