Camera Shy is an American

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band from

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, California. The duo consists of instrumentalist Nick Bassett (also of

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and formerly of Nothing) and vocalist Alexandra Morte (also of Night School and formerly of Whirr). They have released two EPs and one full-length album.

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. 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

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s. Camera Shy released their eponymous debut studio album on July 14, 2015. 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".

Discography

Studio albums

*''Camera Shy'' (2015,

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)

Singles and EPs

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

References

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