Shy Girls

Shy Girls
Background information
Birth name	Daniel John Vidmar[1]
Born	State College, Pennsylvania
Genres	Alternative R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, record producer
Years active	2012–present
Labels	Keep Cool Records, Hit City U.S.A.
Website	shygirlsmusic.com

Daniel John Vidmar, best known by his stage name Shy Girls, is an American alternative R&B singer-songwriter and producer currently based in Los Angeles, CA. His debut EP, Timeshare, was released in 2013 to critical acclaim on the Internet.[2][3][4][5] Throughout 2014, Shy Girls was hand-picked as US tour opener for Haim, Maxwell, and Little Dragon[6] and performed at festivals like Lollapalooza[7] and MusicfestNW.[8] Vidmar also was featured on "All We Need" by Odesza for their 2014 album, In Return.[9] In 2015, he released a 13-track mixtape titled 4WZ which featured guest appearances by Tei Shi, Rome Fortune and Antwon.[10] In 2019, Vidmar released his major-label debut album, Salt, on RCA Records[11].

As a producer and songwriter, Vidmar has worked with artists such as Jhené Aiko, Young Thug, Cashmere Cat, Kito, Cyril Hahn, and Yoke Lore.[12][13][14][15][16] Vidmar composed the music for the Netflix Original documentary, The Speed Cubers, in 2020[17].

Life and career

Vidmar was born in State College, Pennsylvania.[18] He attended Pennsylvania State University where he majored in psychology and played classic rock music in a dive-bar before moving to Portland upon graduation.[19]

Timeshare EP

In 2013, Vidmar released his first single, "Under Attack", on SoundCloud. Pitchfork called the track "thrilling", "a devastating slow jam that knows just how long to withhold its pleasures"[20] and Noisey named the track the 5th best song of 2013.[21] Subsequently, his debut EP Timeshare was released in October of that year, garnering positive attention from many music publications and blogs.[2]

Following the success of Timeshare, Shy Girls toured as the opening act for Haim on their 2014 US tour. Later that year he also went on to tour as the opening act for neo soul godfather Maxwell and Swedish electronic act Little Dragon.[6]

4WZ Mixtape

On February 4, 2015, Vidmar released a free 13-track mixtape, 4WZ, named after a radio station from his hometown.[22] The mixtape featured appearances from Tei Shi, Rome Fortune and Antwon.

Salt and Bird on the Wing

Vidmar's debut full-length album, Salt, was released on January 20, 2017.[23] After a two year hiatus, he released the follow-up album, Bird on the Wing, in 2019 via the RCA imprint, Keep Cool.[24][25]

Discography

Albums

• Salt (2017)
• Bird on the Wing (2019)

EPs

• Timeshare (2013)

Mixtapes

• 4WZ (2015)

Guest appearances

• 2013: "Perfect Form" (Cyril Hahn ft. Shy Girls)
• 2014: "All We Need" (Odesza ft. Shy Girls)
• 2017: "The Future Comes Before" (Prequell ft. Shy Girls)
• 2018: "Blue" (Kito ft. Shy Girls)

Filmography

Composer

• The Speed Cubers[26]

References

1. "ALWAYS THE SAME". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
2. "Stream Shy Girls' Timeshare EP". The FADER. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
3. "Listen to Shy Girls' "Under Attack" | NOISEY". February 5, 2013. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
4. "Stream Shy Girls Timeshare EP – Stereogum". October 30, 2013. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
5. Lester, Paul (October 15, 2013). "Shy Girls (New band of the day No 1,618)". the Guardian. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
6. "Download Shy Girls' New Mixtape "4WZ"". Retrieved June 16, 2015.
7. "Shy Girls". Archived from the original on March 17, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
8. "Shy Girls Set to Play MFNW". Red Bull Sound Select. Break Music. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
9. "In Return by ODESZA". iTunes. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
10. "Premiere: Stream Shy Girls' "4WZ" Mixtape f/ Junglepussy, Tei Shi, Antwon and Rome Fortune". Complex Networks. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
11. "Bird On The Wing by Shy Girls". Genius. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
12. "Cashmere Cat - 9". Discogs. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
13. "T-Shyne - The Immaculate". Discogs. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
14. "Q&A: Kito Is Back With Cross-Genre & Highly Collaborative EP, HAANI / Ones To Watch". Ones To Watch. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
15. Listen to "Perfect Form" [ft. Shy Girls] by Cyril Hahn, retrieved August 23, 2020
16. Howard, Lindsay (January 5, 2018). "Yoke Lore & Shy Girls Link Up for Bubbly 'Beige' Remix". Variance Magazine. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
17. "Dan Vidmar | Composer, Sound Department". IMDb. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
18. "WILD Profile: Shy Girls, Just for a Minute « The WILD Magazine". thewildmagazine.com. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
19. "Interview: Shy Girls on growing up, moving west, and making The Dream". May 28, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
20. "Shy Girls: "Under Attack"". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
21. "Noisey's Best and Worst of 2013 – Ezra Marcus | NOISEY". Retrieved June 16, 2015.
22. Iandoli, Kathy. "Shy Girls Talks "4WZ" Mixtape, Touring With Haim, and Portland Life | Life+Times". lifeandtimes.com. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
23. "Shy Girls' 'Salt' Is a Confident, Intimate Pop Debut Album". Complex. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
24. "Shy Girls on His Evolving Attitude Toward Love & 'Bird on the Wing' Album". Billboard. January 17, 2019. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
25. Cr, Evan; ell. "Album Review: Shy Girls – Bird On The Wing". EARMILK. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
26. "Dan Vidmar | Composer, Sound Department". IMDb. Retrieved September 29, 2024.

External links

• shygirlsmusic.com – Official website