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Sleepy Doug Shaw
Birth nameDouglas Shaw
GenresIndie Rock
Occupation(s)Musician, lyricist, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocalist, Guitar, Bass, Percussion

Sleepy Doug Shaw is the performing name of Douglas Shaw. He was born in London and moved to New York City at the age of 20 to pursue music. [1]. He records under the name Highlife, performs as a solo artist under the Sleepy Doug Shaw moniker and plays with Mira Billotte in the band White Magic. In addition also plays bass in Gang Gang Dance[2] and has been a rotating member of the Brooklyn Psych band Jäh Division.

Discography

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  • "Long Time Ago" on the Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs, and Chanteys compilation (2006, Anti)
  • Katie Cruel Single (2006, Drag City)
  • Dat Rosa Mel Apibus (2006, Drag City)
  • Dark Stars EP (2007, Drag City)
  • "New Egypt" 1-song release, limited to 1000 cds (2008, Southern)

With Highlife

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Best Bless LP (2010, The Social Registry)