The Shys

The Shys Slide Show from The Shys on Vimeo.



The Shys "La Costa Verde" from The Shys on Vimeo.



Not only are Southern California's Shys better-looking than most -- frontman Kyle Krone is like a prettier Conor Oberst -- but they tear up the stage with their fuzzed-up super-rock like the Who in the early days. -ROLLING STONE The Shys consistently and confidently churn through weighty layers of fuzz as if they want listeners to hear them sweat.SPIN These loveable rouges aren't quite the wallflowers their moniker might admit. Their hybrid blend of classic American and British rock & roll. Equal chucks of Stooges & Stones: Stone Roses, and Sly and The Family. fight for melodic democracy and soulful sensibility-FILTER MAGAZINE The Shys mix radio-ready anthemic rock with nods to the stooges on their brit-rock/punk pop debut. Frontman Kyle Krone's voice is growly and messianic enough to lead teenagers into their rebellious years. URB MAGAZINE The Shys take a tried formula mainly used by British groups of the sixties and seventies (Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Beatles, The Clash) and turn it into something visceral, all their own.-FLAUNT MAGAZINE The Shys have taken the crunchy guitars and heavy, fuzz-filled solos, and added more traditionally poppy group choruses and catchy melodies to come out with gritty rock that is immediately accessible.-NPR