In Camera (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1978 in London, England |
| Defunct | 1981 |
| Headquarters | London , England |
| Products | Music recordings (singles, EPs, compilation albums) |
In Camera was a post-punk ensemble originating from London in 1978, featuring David Steiner on vocals and keyboards, Andrew Gray handling guitar duties, Pete Moore playing bass, and Jeff Wilmott on drums. The group signed with the 4AD label and issued one single alongside two EPs prior to their dissolution in 1981.
Background
The formation of the band began when drummer Jeff Wilmott connected bassist Pete Moore with singer David Steiner, which soon led to the recruitment of guitarist Andrew Gray. Following a significant gig at 'Billy's' in Soho, London, where they supported Bauhaus, In Camera secured a contract with 4AD.
Their initial release was a 7" single titled "Final Achievement"/"Die Laughing," launched in June 1980. This was succeeded half a year later by the four-track EP IV Songs. The band embarked on a tour throughout England and recorded a session for John Peel in 1980. This session was subsequently released as the EP Fin, representing their last offering before the group amicably parted ways in 1981.
Post-split
In 1992, a compilation CD named 13 (Lucky for Some) was issued, encompassing all their 4AD releases.
In March 2015, 4AD announced the availability of pre-orders for Era, an anthology encompassing In Camera’s recordings prior to 1981. This collection, offered through PledgeMusic, included previously unreleased material such as rehearsal sessions, live performances, demos, and other archival tracks. Released in June 2015 across digital platforms as well as double CD and double LP formats, Era broadened the band's discography.
Following In Camera’s disbandment, Andrew Gray became a member of the Wolfgang Press.
Compilation albums
- 13 (Lucky for Some) (BAD 205 CD, August 1992)
- Era (DAD3508, June 2015)
EPs
- IV Songs (BAD 19, December 1980)
- Fin (BAD 205, April 1982)
Singles
- "Final Achievement"/"Die Laughing" (AD 8, June 1980)