Camera Shy (band)

Camera Shy
OriginOakland, California
GenresIndie pop
Years active2014 (2014)–2017
LabelsRun for Cover
Spinoff ofWhirr
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

  • Jack-o-Lantern (2014, Run for Cover)
  • "Crystal Clear" (2015, Run for Cover)

References

  1. ^ "Listen to "Spin Me," the First Single from Camera Shy, Featuring Members of Whirr and Nothing". Vice. 6 May 2014. Archived from the original on 30 June 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  2. ^ "Hot New Artist: Camera Shy". Music and Riots Magazine. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  3. ^ Cihak, Izzy. "Camera Shy and Summertime Existentialism". Phithy Magazine. Archived from the original on 2014-07-10. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  4. ^ Helman, Peter (21 April 2015). "Camera Shy – "Your Only One" Video (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum.com. Archived from the original on 28 April 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  5. ^ Sacher, Andrew (9 June 2014). "Camera Shy (mems Whirr, Nothing) releasing 'Jack-O-Lantern' EP (stream a new track, "Come Around")". Brooklyn Vegan. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  6. ^ "Camera Shy (2) - Jack-O-Lantern". Discogs.com. 9 June 2014. Archived from the original on 28 March 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  7. ^ "Camera Shy (2) - Crystal Clear". Discogs.com. 18 April 2015. Archived from the original on 28 March 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  8. ^ McDermott, Patrick. "Hear An Incredibly Dreamy Song By Whirr And Nothing Offshoot Camera Shy". The Fader. Archived from the original on 3 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  9. ^ "Camera Shy (2) - Camera Shy". Discogs.com. 17 July 2015. Archived from the original on 28 March 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  10. ^ "Chances Are High - Camera Shy - Graveface Records & Curiosities". Archived from the original on August 27, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.