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Although formed in sunny California during the early 2000s, Shiny Toy Guns' music flaunts a sleek, '80s-influenced combination of synth-pop and electro-clash. Founded in 2001 by bassist/keyboardist Jeremy Dawson and guitarist/vocalist Gregori Chad Petree -- both natives of central Oklahoma -- the band's lineup was fully realized with the addition of vocalist Carah Faye Charnow (who was brought aboard in 2004 to replace the departing Ursula Vari) and drummer Mikey Martin. After building a local following in California, Shiny Toy Guns made its debut in early 2005 with We Are Pilots; the album was then re-recorded and reissued later that year, albeit with a slightly different track list. Extensive touring and networking on various Internet websites continued to broaden the Guns' audience, and the group signed a contract to Universal Records in June 2006. That year also saw the third (and final) release of We Are Pilots, this time issued with the help of a major label. The album fared well commercially and critically, eventually earning a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Electronic/Dance Album" in early 2008. Carah Faye Charnow left the lineup later that year, claiming that the group's male members had booted her out, while veteran vocalist Sisely Treasure (a former member of Cooler Kids, as well as a finalist on the first season of the Pussycat Dolls' reality show) was enlisted to replace her. With the new lineup intact, Shiny Toy Guns released its second album, Season of Poison, in November 2008. ~ Rob Theakston & Andrew Leahey, All Music GuideMore

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Songs: 13, Videos: 2, Playlists: 1, Blog Posts: 15, Polls: 2, Battles: 0

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You Are The One
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Jul 17th, 7:18pm
Ghost Town
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Feb 6th, 2:24am
Le Disko
(Duration: 3:21)
Jul 18th, 6:58pm
Rainy Monday
(Duration: 3:58)
Jul 15th, 4:48am
Ricochet!
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Nov 22nd, 3:04am
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Fan Comments

Nov 11th, 6:29pm
HI GUYS...COME TO MICHIGAN SOON...:)
Oct 6th, 6:59pm
Saw these guys live in Nashville @ Exit Inn over the summer. One of the most amazing bands I've seen Live. The electronica after party was even better!
Oct 6th, 1:37am
Major Tom is like the most awesome song ever!
Sep 17th, 2:09pm
Really Luv that season of satisfaction! Keep up the gud work :)
Sep 12th, 10:21pm
for the first time today to hear ur music...you guys are good. i like it and im sure my friends will to. keep up the good work.
Sep 12th, 2:16am
I loved the Licoln MKS commercial of Cleaner and faster :DD
They are awesome!!!
Aug 28th, 6:23pm
shiny toy guns is one of my all-time faves! Them or The Used!! I pre-ordered ARTWORK and I can't wait for the new CD this monday!!! They're doing a twitter listening party on release date; check out theused.net for info people!!
Jun 24th, 7:00pm
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Jun 10th, 5:55am
Love your guys' stuff!