Capital Cities
Los Angeles indie electro unit Capital Cities got their start writing commercial jingles before shifting their bright and catchy songwriting talents into the world of pop. Synth-forward, horn-backed hits "Safe and Sound" and "Kangaroo Court" became viral favorites, landing their 2013 debut, In a Tidal Wave of Mystery, on the Billboard 200.
Founding composer/songwriters Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian first came together in 2010 via Craigslist, working as commercial jingle writers. Shortly after meeting, they released an EP online, which included the song "Safe and Sound," an upbeat mash of programming and melody that went viral and gained the act a lot of Internet exposure. Eventually, Merchant and Simonian were joined by bassist Manny Quintero, trumpeter Spencer Ludwig, guitarist Nick Merwin, and drummer Channing Holmes. The fully realized live version of Capital Cities played festivals internationally, opening shows for Jane's Addiction, Asher Roth, and many others. Their full-length debut, In a Tidal Wave of Mystery, arrived on Capitol in June 2013, followed later that year by the Kangaroo Court EP. The band's innovative video for "Kangaroo Court" earned them a Grammy nomination the following year. They further expanded their audience in 2014, hopping onto Katy Perry's Prism tour as show openers.
Capital Cities returned in the summer of 2017 with their fourth EP, Swimming Pool Summer, which featured rapper Rick Ross on "Girl Friday." A year later, they issued their sophomore full-length Solarize.
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Discography
16 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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In A Tidal Wave Of Mystery (Deluxe Edition)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Capital Cities on Jun 4, 2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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In A Tidal Wave Of Mystery
Alternative & Indie - Released by Capital Cities on Jun 4, 2013
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TOGETHER
Capital Cities, Bobby Nourmand
Alternative & Indie - Released by Everybody Knows - Capital Cities on Sep 30, 2022
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Swimming Pool Summer
Alternative & Indie - Released by Capital Cities on Jul 7, 2017
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
Kangaroo Court EP
Alternative & Indie - Released by Capital Cities on Jan 1, 2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Safe And Sound 11th Anniversary Bundle
Pop - Released by Capital Cities on Apr 1, 2022
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Skeleton Man
Alternative & Indie - Released by Lazy Hooks on Oct 19, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
My Name Is Mars
Alternative & Indie - Released by Capital Cities on Mar 30, 2018
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
My Name Is Mars
Alternative & Indie - Released by Capital Cities on Mar 30, 2018
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Vowels
Alternative & Indie - Released by Capital Cities on Sep 16, 2016
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Safe And Sound Remix EP
Alternative & Indie - Released by Capital Cities on Jan 1, 2013
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Swimming Pool Summer
Alternative & Indie - Released by Capital Cities on Jul 7, 2017
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Safe And Sound 11th Anniversary Bundle
Pop - Released by Capital Cities on Apr 1, 2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
One Minute More (Remix)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Capital Cities on Aug 25, 2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Summertime With U
Spencer Ludwig, Capital Cities
Alternative & Indie - Released by Trumpet Records on Aug 25, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo