The pulsating synth-pop fantasy of “Sex Doll” is propelled by ShyBoy’s playfully soulful vocal performance. The song highlights his innate lyricism and fluid vocal range. Taken from the forthcoming LP His Royal Shyness.
“Circle of Hate,” the first single from the long-awaited forthcoming new album by Hypnogaja, reflects the chaos, paranoia, and discord of a world eerily predicted by the band’s previous studio album Truth Decay (2009). Hypnogaja founder and lead singer ShyBoy delivers a powerfully unflinching and dynamic vocal, draped across an emotionally complex, gothic landscape that builds to a fever pitch.
The future-retro sound of ShyBoy’s sleek and stylish “Bedroom Secrets” sways hypnotically between icy keyboards and soulful vocals. The song’s alluring sensuality slides us from the bedroom to the dance floor and back again.
ShyBoy is one of the artists who talks about some of his favorite classic rock albums in The Best Classic Rock Albums Of All Time expert roundup by Minuca Elena.
ShyBoy: When making this list of favorite classic rock albums, my first thought was to include records by Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, and The Rolling Stones – but those all go without saying. Instead, I’ve chosen a list of classic LPs that I feel expanded the definition of rock:
1. Purple Rain by Prince
At its core – from the songs to the production and the performances – Purple Rain is a rock album. It’s a record that went on to propel Prince to be recognized not only as one of the top artists in the world but also as one of the best guitarists of our time.
2. Bad Girls by Donna Summer
Some may argue that this is not a rock LP, but it should be noted that Donna Summer won the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for the album’s first single, “Hot Stuff.” The whole record is an experience unique unto itself, with rock guitars laced throughout.
3. Touch by Eurythmics
It may be an album full of synthesizers, but Eurythmics’ Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart rock out with an incomparable sound that stands the test of time. If The Beatles were keyboard-driven, this is what they would sound like.
Read the full interview here
It was fun to be a guest on the @dennis_ball_show! Dennis asks all the tough questions and tells all the Dad jokes before he premieres my collab w @realdjbc’s @ghostcaveatl band!
The lyrics, melodies, and synth soundscapes of ShyBoy's latest single "The Sky Is Falling" flow together to create a dreamy and uplifting message of love, healing, and acceptance. The words flow across the song's upbeat pulse with a sense of hope that has the power to sustain us through even the darkest of times.
ShyBoy’s “Backroom” has been nominated for a 2021 Hollywood Music in Media award in the Alternative category
“Silence” by Purple Kaiser feat. ShyBoy is Top 10 on the Beatport Electronica chart
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ShyBoy's gifts as a colorful storyteller and emotive vocalist are highlighted beautifully on "Superhero." An alchemy of childlike wonder and mature honesty drives the song’s sweet and vulnerable tone: “I wanna be the Superman/I wanna fly in with a big red cape/I wanna save the world and then/Maybe I can save myself.” With these words and an engaging melody, ShyBoy makes a very personal statement with universal appeal.
Warningfield is ShyBoy’s new collaborative project with Hypnogaja bandmate/co-founder Mark Nubar and composers Sean Hosein and Jim Guttridge. The group’s debut single “1981” is a shimmering slice of dreamy retro synth-pop. The song threads us back in time and surveys the honeymoon period of pop music’s newfound relationship with computer technology. The lyric looks through the magical lens of our nostalgia, questioning if a simpler time ever even existed - and whether it would be worth returning to, even if we could: “If we could get back to that time/Would we change ourselves in the rewind?/Would we be better there/If time could get us there?”
ShyBoy's “Backroom” video (directed by Michael Bodie) is an Official Selection in the Music Video category of the 2020 QueerX Film Festival presented by Lexus and Revry!
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Hypnogaja's latest single "Lovesick" (featuring lead singer ShyBoy) follows the critically acclaimed LP 'Truth Decay,' making it the band's first new release in a decade.
The Spaceman Agency, ShyBoy’s label with producer Mark Nubar, has signed a deal with Symphonic Distribution. ShyBoy has also inked a deal with REVRY, a streaming platform that curates LGBTQ+ film and music video content. New projects coming in 2020!
“The celebration in our city kicked off with Bootie LA’s Madonnapocalyspe at El Cid in Silver Lake at the start of the tour. Bootie’s famous R.A.I.D. (Random Acts of Irreverent Dance) dancers and DJ ShyBoy playing Madonna and Donna Summer mash-ups made the event a stand-out. If you missed it, check out ShyBoy on the decks at Faultline Bar’s quarterly MaDonna Summer party, December 14. More info here.”
Buzz Music Fan Favorite: ShyBoy Is on a Roll of Releases This Year!
Residing in Los Angeles, ShyBoy’s upbeat club music focuses on empowering the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. ShyBoy is a vocalist, songwriter, producer, and DJ whose music has been featured in America’s Next Top Model, Sex And The City, and many more. ShyBoy has performed throughout North America and in Europe, sharing the stage with artists such as Amanda Palmer, Meiko, and Flo Rida. An array of writers and artists have collaborated with ShyBoy, including Emmy Award-winning drag superstar RuPaul, hip-hop legend SlimKid3 (The Pharcyde), pop vocalist Nicole Scherzinger (The Pussycat Dolls) and more! He also is the main resident at Bootie LA (the longest-running mashup dance party in Los Angeles) and the co-creator of MaDonna Summer, a critically acclaimed tribute event celebrating the music of Madonna and Donna Summer.
As a multi-talented artist, it’s no surprise that ShyBooy has garnered so much success this year. He began with the release of his hot, seductive single “Backroom”, with a sexy music video to match. This was quickly followed up with the “Backroom” remixes to really hype up the dance floor vibe. During this time ShyBoy released a gorgeously pure rendition of “In The Air Tonight” and more recently released his new single “U Can Get It”. It’s incredibly admirable that an artist is able to write and create so consistently. That being said, ShyBoy has more new music on the way! “Lottery” is a slice of bouncy, alt-synth pop that makes a social commentary questioning the importance of money's influence on happiness. Check it out below!
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Welcome back ShyBoy! We’re still bumping “U Can Get It” on repeat! What would you say was the most enjoyable part of creating this track?
It's always a blast to work with my collaborators, Jeff Hoeppner and Mark Nubar. We are all huge music geeks and have a great time bouncing around ideas and coming up with new ways of constructing pop songs. When we wrote and recorded “U Can Get It,” I’d just binge-watched season two of Mike Judge’s hilarious animated series, Tales From The Tour Bus. I was very inspired by the stories of Morris Day and Rick James and some of their interactions with my favorite artist, Prince. It was really fun to channel that vibe into the song.
In your opinion, which remix of “Backroom” is the most lively?
I love all the mixes, but the extended one is my favorite because it contains a fun extra verse and a keyboard solo. It’s an ode to the maxi-singles that artists frequently released in the 80s.
We love your Phil Collins cover song! You made it completely your own. Why did you choose to cover “In The Air Tonight”? Is this song close to your heart?
I've always loved that song, Phil Collins' vocals and production are gorgeous. I actually recorded the cover during the sessions for my first solo album, Water on Mars, but we went with a different cover on that release, Nik Kershaw's "Wouldn't It Be Good."
Through your recording and production process, how were you able to make it seem like there were two vocalists on “Backroom”?
We were actually inspired by Prince’s alter egos: the high-pitched "Camille” and the low-pitched "Bob George.” We thought it would be fun to create two of my own, "ShyGirl" and "ShyMan," lol. Jeff had the idea to capture some of the vocals on "Backroom" using a vary-speed technique where we recorded at different tempos and then sped up/slowed down the tracks, changing the timbre of my voice. So many people ask who the other lead singers are. They’re all me!
What's the most integral element to your music that you find is always integrated into every track you create?
The lyrics and melody are of primary importance. I love a hot track, but you need to have the right topline that can connect to the listener. Pop songs have to be universal and personal at the same time. It's a fine balance.
Thank you for catching up with us! We’re so excited for new music! What can you tell us about your upcoming single “Lottery”?
It's always a pleasure - thank you for your support!
I wrote the primary verse and hook for "Lottery" A cappella. It was a little ditty that kept swimming through my head. I sang it to Mark and he fell in love with it. When we showed it to Jeff, he laid down an electric piano track over a click and then had me sing over it. He built the music around my voice. From there, we added the bridge and background vocal hook. I've read that Stephen Lipson produced Annie Lennox’s Diva album in this way, creating the music arrangements around her vocals. It's a good method because it allows each moment to be intentionally crafted.
Mark also just made a fun visualizer for the song, which highlights the message of how money, even though it's essential for survival, isn't everything.
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