Keep Shelly in Athens is an electronic duo hailing from Athens, Greece, formed in June 2010.
Their music is an enchanting fusion of ambient, pop, and downtempo electronica, characterized by lush melodic beats and dreamy vocals.
According to The Guardian, their sound "will make you happy to feel sad," capturing the transient feelings of city life and the inevitable passing of time. Meanwhile, KEXP notes that "the world needs more joy and thankfully Keep Shelly in Athens continues to deliver" and Pitchfork who praised the band's ability to "split the difference between the warmth of Chillwave and the sound of dreamy luminaries like Saint Etienne and Cocteau Twins".
Keep Shelly in Athens has released music on labels such as Cascine, Forest Family Records, Transparent Records, Planet Mu, and Friends of Friends. In addition to their own releases, the duo has done official remixes for Tycho (Ghostly International), Blood Diamonds (4AD), Steve Mason (Domino), and many more.
The band has completed four North American and three European headline tours, performing in 63 cities across 18 countries so far. They have also played at numerous festivals around the world, including Coachella Festival, Parklife, The Great Escape, and Fun Fun Fun.
Keep Shelly in Athens has also received a great deal of success with their music appearing in Hollywood movies and TV shows, such as their cover of the classic song "Don't Fear the Reaper" in the Russell Crowe-starring movie "Unhinged," and some of their tracks in TV series such as "The Originals" and many on Netflix shows as well.
Press Quotes:
“They’ll make you happy to feel sad.”
The Guardian
"The world needs more joy and thankfully Keep Shelly in Athens continues to deliver."
KEXP
“...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
"A shimmering, sexy-smooth, Balearic pop dream, perfect for soundtracking
all the lingering yearning and regret of your next late-night comedown."
Gorilla Vs Bear
"You'll be hard pressed to find anything better than 'Philokalia' in 2017."
The Line Of Best Fit
"Keep Shelly in Athens are never anything less than enthralling."
Clash Magazine
"Floats like a sweet Saint Etienne dream!"
NME
"Philokalia is more accosting and encompassing than any record
Keep Shelly in Athens have released to date."
Dork Magazine
"There are few artists within any genre who are able to make the mythical
modern and the contemporary classic. Philokalia is that rare feat."
The Revue
"...soothes and spooks in equal measure...blissful.”
Dazed and Confused
"It s not just a mood of vacation relaxing over a clear calendar, but of not owning a calendar, not worrying that time exists."
The Fader
"...there are plenty of blissful melodies and heavenly pads to be found..."
XLR8R
“…intoxicating blend of gauzy summer melodies and late-night melancholy.”
Electronic Beats Magazine
"...this is Madmen Love! A twisted, hugely inventive track! It's like the 'Drive' soundtrack with sharper claws. It's easily the fiercest these guys have ever sounded, and it makes for a surprising, exciting change."
This Is Fake DIY
Their music is an enchanting fusion of ambient, pop, and downtempo electronica, characterized by lush melodic beats and dreamy vocals.
According to The Guardian, their sound "will make you happy to feel sad," capturing the transient feelings of city life and the inevitable passing of time. Meanwhile, KEXP notes that "the world needs more joy and thankfully Keep Shelly in Athens continues to deliver" and Pitchfork who praised the band's ability to "split the difference between the warmth of Chillwave and the sound of dreamy luminaries like Saint Etienne and Cocteau Twins".
Keep Shelly in Athens has released music on labels such as Cascine, Forest Family Records, Transparent Records, Planet Mu, and Friends of Friends. In addition to their own releases, the duo has done official remixes for Tycho (Ghostly International), Blood Diamonds (4AD), Steve Mason (Domino), and many more.
The band has completed four North American and three European headline tours, performing in 63 cities across 18 countries so far. They have also played at numerous festivals around the world, including Coachella Festival, Parklife, The Great Escape, and Fun Fun Fun.
Keep Shelly in Athens has also received a great deal of success with their music appearing in Hollywood movies and TV shows, such as their cover of the classic song "Don't Fear the Reaper" in the Russell Crowe-starring movie "Unhinged," and some of their tracks in TV series such as "The Originals" and many on Netflix shows as well.
Press Quotes:
“They’ll make you happy to feel sad.”
The Guardian
"The world needs more joy and thankfully Keep Shelly in Athens continues to deliver."
KEXP
“...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
"A shimmering, sexy-smooth, Balearic pop dream, perfect for soundtracking
all the lingering yearning and regret of your next late-night comedown."
Gorilla Vs Bear
"You'll be hard pressed to find anything better than 'Philokalia' in 2017."
The Line Of Best Fit
"Keep Shelly in Athens are never anything less than enthralling."
Clash Magazine
"Floats like a sweet Saint Etienne dream!"
NME
"Philokalia is more accosting and encompassing than any record
Keep Shelly in Athens have released to date."
Dork Magazine
"There are few artists within any genre who are able to make the mythical
modern and the contemporary classic. Philokalia is that rare feat."
The Revue
"...soothes and spooks in equal measure...blissful.”
Dazed and Confused
"It s not just a mood of vacation relaxing over a clear calendar, but of not owning a calendar, not worrying that time exists."
The Fader
"...there are plenty of blissful melodies and heavenly pads to be found..."
XLR8R
“…intoxicating blend of gauzy summer melodies and late-night melancholy.”
Electronic Beats Magazine
"...this is Madmen Love! A twisted, hugely inventive track! It's like the 'Drive' soundtrack with sharper claws. It's easily the fiercest these guys have ever sounded, and it makes for a surprising, exciting change."
This Is Fake DIY
