Shiny Toy Guns

The Profile

Formed in Los Angeles in 2002 by Jeremy Dawson and Gregori (Chad) Petree. Carah Charnow and Mikey Martin joined in 2004. The band released We Are Pilots (initial release 2005). Known for a mix of electronic and rock elements and prominent female vocals.

Albums include We Are Pilots (2005/2006), Season of Poison (2008) and III (2012). The band is commonly described as an American electronic/rock/synthpop group formed in Los Angeles in 2002.

The available review describes Shiny Toy Guns as an electronic/rock/pop/indie hybrid formed in Los Angeles in 2002. It praises early tracks such as "Don't Cry Out" and "You Are The One" while calling the full 15-track album uneven. The review predicts more attention for the band in 2007.