Shy Boys: Ride (Single, 2013)

"So I’m just going to spare myself the heartbreak and assume that the formation of Shy Boys is the final nail in the coffin as far as COOLRUNNINGS is concerned. If for whatever reason I am wrong please someone let me know. Shy Boys is the new project from lovable weirdo Brandon Biondo (COOLRUNNINGS, Walsh) along with vocalist Nichole McMinn. I knew that the project was something special when Brandon broke self-deprecating character on his Twitter account long enough to talk about how good he thought these new tracks were. And I’m inclined to agree with him. Production-wise, songwriting-wise, vibes-wise this is the best stuff he’s put out to date. And this is coming from a googly-eyed fan so you know I mean it. There is enough beach twang here without coming off as kitschy and the vocal melodies are sweet enough without being saccharine. Let’s just say that I’m eagerly anticipating the full-length that Brandon teased about on Twitter. Now go and leave me alone, my brother just brought home bagels" (cactus-mouth.tumblr.com)