Capital Cities
Capital Cities
Latest Release
- A Hurricane of Frowns
- February 2025
- • 24 Songs
Top Songs
| 1 | Safe and Sound | ||
| 2 | Stayin Alive | ||
| 3 | Kangaroo Court | ||
| 4 | One Minute More | ||
| 5 | New Town Crier |
Albums
Jan 2025 • 1 song
Dec 2024 • 1 song
Nov 2024 • 1 song
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About
Biography
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 ...