ShyBoy Bio
ShyBoy Bio
About ShyBoy®
“Makes a bold impression on today’s indie-pop landscape.”
“The intricacy of ShyBoy’s lyricism is fascinating.”
“ShyBoy’s soulful vocals are irresistible.”
ShyBoy’s latest single “Walk Don’t Run” is a hypnotic fusion of noir-disco rhythm and cinematic alt-pop atmosphere, featured in Bryan Fuller’s acclaimed film Dust Bunny (Lionsgate / Roadside Attractions), which was recently honored as a New York Times Critic’s Pick. Written and produced by ShyBoy and Nubar, with vocal co-production by Jeeve (their bandmate in Hypnogaja), the song unfolds with seductive restraint and dark, magnetic energy. Legendary music journalist Larry Flick praised the track as “less a pop song and more an experience… it sneaks up on you and leaves a haunting imprint,” capturing its emotional intensity and cinematic pull.
The collaboration follows ShyBoy and Nubar’s earlier work as composers of the Emmy-nominated documentary Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror, also executive produced by Fuller—a project that first showcased the pair’s cinematic approach to blending sound, emotion, and storytelling across mediums.
ShyBoy’s latest album, His Royal Shyness (King Size Edition)—released via Stockholm-based Snafu Records—dives into themes of desire, identity, and emotional tension through a lush, cinematic pop lens. The expanded LP features extended versions, new songs, and remixes. Highlights include the fierce, otherworldly “Dildo Machine (After Hours Remix)” featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race icon Alaska Thunderf**k, the shimmering “Green Lights and Red Flags (Tetramorph Remix),” and the confessional “Brand New Maybe.” The album closes with a stripped-down cover of Lana Del Rey’s “Norman f**king Rockwell,” amplifying the haunting beauty of the original.
ShyBoy’s music has amassed millions of streams and appeared in RuPaul’s Drag Race, Dynasty, America’s Next Top Model, Devil May Cry 4, and Halloween. His collaborators include RuPaul, SlimKid3 (The Pharcyde), Darude, Wendy Waldman, Jim Dooley (Pushing Daisies), and the legendary Allee Willis.
Beyond his solo work, ShyBoy is the lead singer and co-founder of Hypnogaja, the critically acclaimed alternative-rock band known for its cinematic storytelling and genre-blending sound. The group’s recent single “Things That Go Bump in the Night” was featured on Apple Music’s editorial playlists and praised for its gothic, industrial edge.
Named Best Solo Artist in LA Weekly’s Best of L.A. Awards, ShyBoy is also the co-founder of indie label The Spaceman Agency and the creator of iconic dance-party brands including MaDonna Summer, Rihyoncé, Gaga Lipa, Britney Houston, and Kylie xcx, with residencies in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Palm Springs. His remix credits include “Everybody Say Love (ShyBoy Remix)” for RuPaul and “Supernatural Love (ShyBoy Remix)” for Donna Summer.
