Camera Shy (band)
Camera Shy | |
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| Origin | Oakland, California |
| Genres | Indie pop |
| Years active | 2014–2017 |
| Labels | Run for Cover |
| Spinoff of | Whirr |
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Camera Shy was an American indie pop band from Oakland, California. The duo consisted of instrumentalist Nick Bassett (also of Whirr and formerly of Nothing) and vocalist Alexandra Morte (also of Night School and formerly of Whirr). They released two EPs and one full-length album.[1][2][3][4]
History
Camera Shy was formed in 2014. After signing with Run for Cover Records, the band released their debut EP, Jack-o-Lantern, on June 9, 2014.[5][6] It was followed by the "Crystal Clear" single on April 18, 2015, which included a cover of the Misfits' "She" as one of the two B-sides.[7]
Camera Shy released their eponymous debut studio album on July 14, 2015.[8][9]
On November 10, 2017, Camera Shy was featured on the expanded version of the album Transistor by dream pop band Monster Movie, contributing with a cover version of the song "Chances Are High".[10]
Discography
Studio albums
- Camera Shy (2015, Run for Cover)
Singles and EPs
- Jack-o-Lantern (2014, Run for Cover)
- "Crystal Clear" (2015, Run for Cover)
References
- ^ "Listen to "Spin Me," the First Single from Camera Shy, Featuring Members of Whirr and Nothing". Vice. May 6, 2014. Archived from the original on June 30, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
- ^ "Hot New Artist: Camera Shy". Music and Riots Magazine. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
- ^ Cihak, Izzy. "Camera Shy and Summertime Existentialism". Phithy Magazine. Archived from the original on July 10, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
- ^ Helman, Peter (April 21, 2015). "Camera Shy – "Your Only One" Video (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (June 9, 2014). "Camera Shy (mems Whirr, Nothing) releasing 'Jack-O-Lantern' EP (stream a new track, "Come Around")". Brooklyn Vegan. Archived from the original on July 26, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
- ^ "Camera Shy (2) - Jack-O-Lantern". Discogs.com. June 9, 2014. Archived from the original on March 28, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ "Camera Shy (2) - Crystal Clear". Discogs.com. April 18, 2015. Archived from the original on March 28, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ McDermott, Patrick. "Hear An Incredibly Dreamy Song By Whirr And Nothing Offshoot Camera Shy". The Fader. Archived from the original on June 3, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
- ^ "Camera Shy (2) - Camera Shy". Discogs.com. July 17, 2015. Archived from the original on March 28, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ "Chances Are High - Camera Shy - Graveface Records & Curiosities". Archived from the original on August 27, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.