Shy Child

I first heard about Shy Child after some guy at a party who just heard my first mix (from back in the day in December 2004) played me their cd, One With The Sun, during Spring Break two years ago. Shortly after, I was so enthralled with their music I bought myself a copy from their label (Say Hey) online, only $12!

It's another one of those bands that release something different and exciting, yet it gets overlooked (at least by me) until a year or two after their release. It's a shame, but at least Shy Child is now in my record collection (and should be in yours). They're two guys on drums and synth (keytar?) who've had ties with El Guapo, and sound very close to its reincarnation, Supersystem. It's not pretentious music but at the same time it's some of the most fun indie dance rock w/ synths I've heard coming from just two guys. They've bust out a mean remix of The Futureheads two years ago, too. I just need to see them live now because I'm sure it's crazy fun...

They're coming back with a new full-length in May on Wall of Sound (a UK label, so at least in the UK) and have just released a 7" with two tracks from what I'm guessing will be on the new album. And here's one of those songs, but definitely check out One With The Sun (you can find it on eMusic, probably iTunes too) to experience an album that will rock you like a wild child.


Shy Child - "Drop The Phone"