Keep Shelly in Athens is a dream pop, electronic duo based in Athens, Greece.
Their music blends atmosphere and structure, moving between ambient textures, electronic rhythms, and emotionally driven songwriting. Over the years, the project has evolved while maintaining a distinct sonic identity, earning praise from international media. The Guardian described their sound as “music that will make you happy to feel sad,” while Pitchfork highlighted their ability to bridge warmth and dreamlike electronic textures.
Keep Shelly in Athens has released music through respected independent labels including Cascine, Forest Family Records, Planet Mu, and Friends of Friends, and has delivered official remixes for artists such as Tycho, Blood Diamonds, and Steve Mason, while also receiving notable reinterpretations of their work, including a remix by Sasha. Their music has appeared in numerous films and television series, most notably their rendition of “Don’t Fear the Reaper” in the Russell Crowe film Unhinged.
The band has completed multiple headline tours across North America and Europe, performing in over 60 cities worldwide.
Press Quotes:
“They’ll make you happy to feel sad.”
The Guardian
“...downtempo, Balearic-tinged sounds that sound like what would happen if someone tried to
remake Air’s Moon Safari to correspond with the present day’s fashions…”
Pitchfork
“Keep Shelly in Athens blend subtle electronics with soaring vocals to create
immersive, emotionally driven music.”
PopMatters
"The world needs more joy and thankfully Keep Shelly in Athens continues to deliver."
KEXP
"Floats like a sweet Saint Etienne dream!"
NME
"Keep Shelly in Athens are never anything less than enthralling."
Clash Magazine
"You'll be hard pressed to find anything better than 'Philokalia' in 2017."
The Line Of Best Fit
Their music blends atmosphere and structure, moving between ambient textures, electronic rhythms, and emotionally driven songwriting. Over the years, the project has evolved while maintaining a distinct sonic identity, earning praise from international media. The Guardian described their sound as “music that will make you happy to feel sad,” while Pitchfork highlighted their ability to bridge warmth and dreamlike electronic textures.
Keep Shelly in Athens has released music through respected independent labels including Cascine, Forest Family Records, Planet Mu, and Friends of Friends, and has delivered official remixes for artists such as Tycho, Blood Diamonds, and Steve Mason, while also receiving notable reinterpretations of their work, including a remix by Sasha. Their music has appeared in numerous films and television series, most notably their rendition of “Don’t Fear the Reaper” in the Russell Crowe film Unhinged.
The band has completed multiple headline tours across North America and Europe, performing in over 60 cities worldwide.
Press Quotes:
“They’ll make you happy to feel sad.”
The Guardian
“...downtempo, Balearic-tinged sounds that sound like what would happen if someone tried to
remake Air’s Moon Safari to correspond with the present day’s fashions…”
Pitchfork
“Keep Shelly in Athens blend subtle electronics with soaring vocals to create
immersive, emotionally driven music.”
PopMatters
"The world needs more joy and thankfully Keep Shelly in Athens continues to deliver."
KEXP
"Floats like a sweet Saint Etienne dream!"
NME
"Keep Shelly in Athens are never anything less than enthralling."
Clash Magazine
"You'll be hard pressed to find anything better than 'Philokalia' in 2017."
The Line Of Best Fit
