Camera Shy (band) explained

Camera Shy
Origin:Oakland, California
Genre:Indie pop
Years Active:–2017
Label:Run for Cover
Spinoff Of:Whirr
Current Members:

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

Singles and EPs

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Listen to "Spin Me," the First Single from Camera Shy, Featuring Members of Whirr and Nothing. 6 May 2014. Vice. 24 July 2014. 30 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140630154933/http://noisey.vice.com/blog/camera-shy-spin-me-whirr-premiere. live.
  2. Web site: Hot New Artist: Camera Shy. Music and Riots Magazine. 24 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140812061014/http://musicandriotsmagazine.com/?p=10520. 12 August 2014. dead.
  3. Web site: Cihak. Izzy. Camera Shy and Summertime Existentialism. Phithy Magazine. 24 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140710235632/http://www.philthymag.com/camera-shy-and-summertime-existentialism/#. 2014-07-10. dead.
  4. Web site: Helman. Peter. Camera Shy – "Your Only One" Video (Stereogum Premiere). Stereogum.com. 21 April 2015. 7 May 2015. 28 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150428093727/http://www.stereogum.com/1795705/camera-shy-your-only-one-video-stereogum-premiere/video/. live.
  5. Web site: Sacher. Andrew. Camera Shy (mems Whirr, Nothing) releasing 'Jack-O-Lantern' EP (stream a new track, "Come Around"). 9 June 2014. Brooklyn Vegan. 24 July 2014. 26 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140726235430/http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2014/06/camera_shy_mems.html. live.
  6. Web site: Camera Shy (2) - Jack-O-Lantern. Discogs.com. 9 June 2014. 27 March 2017. 28 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170328020154/https://www.discogs.com/Camera-Shy-Jack-O-Lantern/release/8070096. live.
  7. Web site: Camera Shy (2) - Crystal Clear. Discogs.com. 18 April 2015. 27 March 2017. 28 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170328020509/https://www.discogs.com/Camera-Shy-Crystal-Clear/release/6919379. live.
  8. Web site: McDermott. Patrick. Hear An Incredibly Dreamy Song By Whirr And Nothing Offshoot Camera Shy. The Fader. 16 June 2015. 3 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150603130905/http://www.thefader.com/2015/06/02/camera-shy-colors-radiate. live.
  9. Web site: Camera Shy (2) - Camera Shy. Discogs.com. 17 July 2015. 27 March 2017. 28 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170328021655/https://www.discogs.com/Camera-Shy-Camera-Shy/release/7258434. live.
  10. Web site: Chances Are High - Camera Shy - Graveface Records & Curiosities. August 26, 2023. August 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230827055440/https://graveface.bandcamp.com/track/chances-are-high-3. live.

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