Los Angeles-based electro-pop duo Capital Cities isn't afraid to let the Southern California sunshine seep into their music. Synth-tastically bright, danceable and catchy, yet maintaining a depth that reflects the band's roots in San Francisco, Paris and Armenia, it's loaded with appeal. Perhaps it's the vintage Juno-106 heard punching out across their self-titled debut EP, or the unique timbre of frontmen Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian's blended vocals. Either way, Capital Cities' songs are genuinely connecting with people.
Their debut EP has been embraced by tastemakers across the globe. "Safe and Sound" shot up to #2 on Hypem.com's popular chart and #1 on the radio in, of all places, Lima, Peru, where the band toured in November, 2011.
In 2008, Merchant and Simonian met by chance through Craigslist and formed a composing team. After writing hooks and jingles for numerous high-profile ad campaigns, they realized their musical chemistry was destined to create something more personal. In 2010, Capital Cities was officially born.
This time they borrow a Madonna original and cover it as their own. Adding the above mentioned elements they are known for that makes the song "Holiday" even more of what it is and making it seem like reality every time someone presses play.
