Camera Can't Lie
Encyclopedia
Camera Can't Lie is an American
rock
band based out of Minneapolis. They were discovered and are currently managed by the Grammy Award-winning record producer
, Stephen Short
. The band is constantly on tour and have so far released a debut full-length album, Love the Noise
, along with a self-titled EP. The name of Camera Can't Lie is often abbreviated as CCL. They play hundreds of shows each year and have toured with artists including Jason Castro, LIVE
, The Rocket Summer
, This World Fair
, Secondhand Serenade
, Madina Lake
, Between the Trees
, and Anberlin
.
. Shortly after beginning their relationship with Stephen two members, Hale and Eckers, left the band and were replaced by Travis Stearns and Josh Bendell. The current lineup includes Arjes, Lindsay and Bendell. In May 2008, they were signed to Atlantic Records
. In June 2009, the band signed a deal with music publisher Peermusic
.
was released independently in 2005 by Camera Can't Lie. It was later remixed in 2006 by producer Matt Goldman (Copeland
, Cartel
). It received widespread radio-play through Midwest indie stations.
was the second album release from the band. It was produced in 2007 by Stephen Short (Augustana
, This World Fair
).
was the band's first release for Atlantic Records
and is their first release since 2007's self-titled EP. Twenty songs were recorded in 2009 with producer Ron Aniello
, the EP featured tracks from the upcoming full-length as well as B-sides not used on the album. The EP is now available on iTunes for a limited time only.
An upcoming song from Camera Can't Lie, titled "Losing You", will be featured and made available on the soundtrack for the 2009 independent mystery film, "The Other Side of the Tracks".
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band based out of Minneapolis. They were discovered and are currently managed by the Grammy Award-winning record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, Stephen Short
Stephen Short
Stephen Short is a Grammy Award–winning record producer and operates Ping Pong Music, an artist management company. Many songs he has worked on have gone on to become chart-topping singles that have won Grammy Awards, Academy Awards, and Golden Globe Awards....
. The band is constantly on tour and have so far released a debut full-length album, Love the Noise
Love The Noise
Love The Noise was the first full-length record released by the indie rock band Camera Can't Lie. It was re-released in 2006 and remixed by Matt Goldman...
, along with a self-titled EP. The name of Camera Can't Lie is often abbreviated as CCL. They play hundreds of shows each year and have toured with artists including Jason Castro, LIVE
Live (band)
Live is an American rock band from York, Pennsylvania, composed of Chad Taylor , Patrick Dahlheimer , and Chad Gracey . Lead singer and principal songwriter Ed Kowalczyk left the band in November 2009....
, The Rocket Summer
The Rocket Summer
The Rocket Summer is the solo-project of Bryce Avary who is based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Avary is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer. He writes and produces every song on his records, and plays every instrument on them....
, This World Fair
This World Fair
This World Fair was a rock act based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The line-up included the singer-songwriter Chris Kalgren , along with a touring band consisting of Alexander Young and Matt Lennander . This World Fair internationally released their first full-length album, self-titled This...
, Secondhand Serenade
Secondhand Serenade
Secondhand Serenade is an American acoustic rock band, led by vocalist and guitarist John Vesely. Vesely has released three studio albums to date under the name Secondhand Serenade: Awake in 2007, A Twist in My Story in 2008 and Hear Me Now in 2010...
, Madina Lake
Madina Lake
Madina Lake an American alternative rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A in 2005.Madina Lake released their debut album From Them, Through Us, to You through Roadrunner Records on March 27, 2007...
, Between the Trees
Between the Trees
Between the Trees was an American Rock band from Orlando, Florida, formed in 2005. The band consisted of vocalist/guitarist Ryan Kirkland, lead guitarist Stevie Benz, drummer Josh Butler and bassist Jeremy Butler....
, and Anberlin
Anberlin
Anberlin is an American rock band formed in Winter Haven, Florida in 2002. Since the beginning of 2007, the band has consisted of lead vocalist Stephen Christian, guitarists Joseph Milligan and Christian McAlhaney, bassist Deon Rexroat, and drummer Nathan Young.Members of Anberlin originally formed...
.
History
Camera Can't Lie, formed in Owatonna, Minnesota by high school friends Eric Arjes, Kyle Lindsay, Tim Nustad, Gabe Eckers, and Jason Hale were discovered and are currently managed by Grammy Award-winning record producer, Stephen ShortStephen Short
Stephen Short is a Grammy Award–winning record producer and operates Ping Pong Music, an artist management company. Many songs he has worked on have gone on to become chart-topping singles that have won Grammy Awards, Academy Awards, and Golden Globe Awards....
. Shortly after beginning their relationship with Stephen two members, Hale and Eckers, left the band and were replaced by Travis Stearns and Josh Bendell. The current lineup includes Arjes, Lindsay and Bendell. In May 2008, they were signed to Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
. In June 2009, the band signed a deal with music publisher Peermusic
Peermusic
Peer music is a United States based independent music publisher.-History:Ralph Peer, a field recording engineer and A&R representative for Victor Records, went on a scouting trip to Bristol, Tennessee. For two weeks, he recorded artists such as Jimmie Rodgers and The Carter Family on what would...
.
Love The Noise
Love The NoiseLove The Noise
Love The Noise was the first full-length record released by the indie rock band Camera Can't Lie. It was re-released in 2006 and remixed by Matt Goldman...
was released independently in 2005 by Camera Can't Lie. It was later remixed in 2006 by producer Matt Goldman (Copeland
Copeland (band)
Copeland was an indie rock band, originally formed in 2001 by singer Aaron Marsh with his friend, bassist and backup singer James Likeness, in the city of Lakeland, Florida.-Inception:...
, Cartel
Cartel (band)
Cartel is a American pop rock band from Conyers, Georgia that formed in 2003. The band is best known for their single "Honestly", featured on their 2005 debut album Chroma, and for their 2007 appearance on MTV's Band in a Bubble....
). It received widespread radio-play through Midwest indie stations.
Camera Can't Lie EP
Camera Can't Lie EPCamera Can't Lie EP
Camera Can't Lie EP is the second album release from the indie rock band Camera Can't Lie. It was produced by Grammy Award-winning record producer, Stephen Short in 2007...
was the second album release from the band. It was produced in 2007 by Stephen Short (Augustana
Augustana (band)
Augustana is an American rock band from San Diego, California who are signed to the Epic Records record label. They are best known for their singles, "Boston" and "Sweet and Low."-Beginning years:...
, This World Fair
This World Fair
This World Fair was a rock act based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The line-up included the singer-songwriter Chris Kalgren , along with a touring band consisting of Alexander Young and Matt Lennander . This World Fair internationally released their first full-length album, self-titled This...
).
Days & Days EP
Days & Days EPDays & Days EP
Days & Days EP is the third studio release from Minneapolis, Minnesota band Camera Can't Lie. The album contains four new songs and one re-recorded song. The albums sound is much like Switchfoot's 2007 release Oh, Gravitiy!. The album was produced by Ron Aniello who has previously worked with...
was the band's first release for Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
and is their first release since 2007's self-titled EP. Twenty songs were recorded in 2009 with producer Ron Aniello
Ron Aniello
Ron Aniello is an American; Grammy Award nominated, multi-award–winning, multi-platinum record producer. Some of the noteworthy artists that he has worked with include; Lifehouse, Barenaked Ladies, Guster, Jars of Clay, Days of the New, Sixpence None the Richer, Leigh Nash, Ashley Tesoro, Patti...
, the EP featured tracks from the upcoming full-length as well as B-sides not used on the album. The EP is now available on iTunes for a limited time only.
Other work
The Other Side of the TracksThe Other Side of the Tracks
The Other Side of the Tracks is a 2008 independent fantasy film written and directed by A. D. Calvo.-Plot:...
An upcoming song from Camera Can't Lie, titled "Losing You", will be featured and made available on the soundtrack for the 2009 independent mystery film, "The Other Side of the Tracks".