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词条 Capital Cities (band)
释义

  1. History

  2. Discography

     Studio albums  Extended plays  Singles  Notes 

  3. Awards and nominations

  4. References

  5. External links

{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Capital Cities
| image = Capital Cities Walmart 2013.jpg
| caption = Capital Cities in 2013

Left to Right: Sebu Simonian, Ryan Merchant


| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| years_active = 2010–present[1][2]
| origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| genre = {{flatlist|
  • Indie pop[3]
  • dance-pop[4]
  • synth-pop[5]
  • indietronica[6]

}}
| label = {{flatlist|
  • Roc Nation
  • Lazy Hooks
  • Capitol

}}
| website = {{URL|capitalcitiesmusic.com}}
| current_members =
  • Ryan Merchant
  • Sebu Simonian

}}

Capital Cities is an American pop duo from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2010 by Ryan Merchant (vocals, keyboard, guitar) and Sebu Simonian (vocals, keyboard). Their debut EP was released on June 7, 2011, with lead single "Safe and Sound" which became their first top ten hit single. The band currently consists of Ryan Merchant, Sebu Simonian, Manny Quintero on bass guitar, Spencer Ludwig on trumpet, Nick Merwin on guitar and Channing Holmes on drums.

A subsequent single, "Kangaroo Court", was released on March 27, 2012.[7] The band was featured on the Pop Up #1 compilation selected by Perez Hilton that was released on August 7, 2012.[8] The band's song "Safe and Sound" charted at #1 on the US Alternative Songs chart.[9] The song was also used in a German Vodafone commercial,[10] in a television commercial in the United States and Canada for the 2014 Mazda 3, and in an Air New Zealand in-flight safety video[11]. The song "Center Stage" was featured on ESPN's First Take where they played a short segment of the retro sounding track before going to commercial breaks.

The band's debut album, In a Tidal Wave of Mystery, was released June 4, 2013 via Capitol Records in partnership with Lazy Hooks. It was the first release of new material on Capitol with a Universal Music Group catalog number. The album debuted at number sixty-six on the Billboard 200 chart.

History

Merchant met Simonian on Craigslist after he responded to the other's open ad offering his production services. They soon fell into jingle-writing together, and after a successful three years composing music for commercials and advertising campaigns, the duo formed Capital Cities. The band released its debut, self-titled EP in June 2011 via their label, Lazy Hooks.

In 2012, the band signed with Capitol Records. In partnership with Lazy Hooks, the label released In a Tidal Wave of Mystery, the band's debut album, on June 4, 2013.[12] The album takes its name from the lyrics of its top 10 Modern Rock radio hit "Safe and Sound", which is the album's first single. The song has been heard in promotional campaigns for HBO, Smart Car, Microsoft, Mazda and many other spots. The album also includes the songs "Kangaroo Court" and "I Sold My Bed, But Not My Stereo". Outkast's André 3000, vocalist Shemika Secrest and NPR's Frank Tavares are featured on the song "Farrah Fawcett Hair". The album is produced and mixed entirely by the pair of Merchant and Simonian. The artwork is by Brazilian artist João Lauro Fonte.[13]

The band embarked on its first-ever North American outing, the "Dancing with Strangers" tour, with special guests Gold Fields, which kicked off on April 23 at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix, AZ. Capital Cities' May 9 show at New York City's Irving Plaza sold out two months in advance as well two nights at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. All proceeds from the June 7 show at the El Rey went to MusiCares and a Place Called Home. The band has also appeared and performed at Sundance, SXSW, SweetLife,[14] and ULTRA.

The band premiered the official video of "Safe and Sound" on April 25, 2013 on VEVO. The clip was directed by Grady Hall (Beck, Modest Mouse). In the video, the song fuels a mash-up of the past 100 years of dance, presided over by the band at the newly restored Los Angeles Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The video featured work from Emmy-nominated choreographer Mandy Moore. The video was nominated for two 2013 MTV Video Music Awards: Best Art Direction and Best Visual Effects. The video won a 2013 MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects.

In May 2013, "Safe and Sound" reached number one on the German Singles Chart.

September 5, 2013 marked the premiere of the "Kangaroo Court" music video. The video features appearances from Darren Criss, Shannon Woodward, and Channing Holmes. The story tells of a zebra (Merchant), who has been forbidden from a club called The Kangaroo Court. Attempting entry disguised as a horse, he falls for a lapdog (Woodward). Her date that night, a bulldog (Criss), becomes jealous and reveals the zebra for who he actually is. The zebra is placed under arrest for his crime and sent to court to face a kangaroo judge (Holmes). He is found guilty immediately and is executed by lion (Simonian).

The band was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.

Capital Cities joined Katy Perry on the North American leg of her Prismatic World Tour.

In April and May 2016, nearly three years after the release of the band's debut album, the official Capital Cities Facebook page made two posts strongly suggesting that new music was in the works.[15][16] Two years later, the band released four singles within the span of four weeks and followed up with the release of "Solarize" on August 10th, 2018 as their latest album to date.[17]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[18]		AUT
[19]		GER
[20]
In a Tidal Wave of Mystery
  • Released: June 4, 2013
  • Label: Lazy Hooks, Capitol
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 66 53 75
Solarize
  • Released: August 10, 2018
  • Label: Lazy Hooks, Capitol
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 — — —

Extended plays

TitleAlbum details
Safe and Sound Remix EP[21]
  • Released: Feb 1, 2011
  • Label: Lazy Hooks
  • Formats: Digital download
Capital Cities EP[22]
  • Released: June 7, 2011
  • Label: Lazy Hooks
  • Formats: CD, 12"
Kangaroo Court EP[23]
  • Released: December 17, 2013
  • Label: Lazy Hooks
  • Formats: Digital download
Swimming Pool Summer EP[24]
  • Released: July 7, 2017
  • Label: Lazy Hooks
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
[25]		US
Alt.
[26]		US
Rock
[27]		AUT
[19]		CAN
[28]		GER
[20]		ITA
[29]		SWE
[30]		SWI
[31]		UK
[32]		NET
"Beginnings"[33] 2010 — — — — — — — — — — — Non-album single
"Safe and Sound" 2011 8 1 2 2 5 1 4 28 8 42 29
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum[34]
  • ARIA: Platinum[35]
  • BVMI: 3× Gold[36]
  • FIMI: Platinum[37]
  • IFPI SWI: Gold[38]
In a Tidal Wave of Mystery
"Kangaroo Court" 2012 — — 50 — — 81 — — — — —
"I Sold My Bed, But Not My Stereo"[39]2013 — — — — — — — — — — —
"One Minute More" 2014 — 23 29 — — — — — — — —In a Tidal Wave of Mystery Deluxe Edition
"Vowels" 2016 — 29 "Vowels" did not chart on the Hot Rock Songs chart but did peak at number 48 on the Rock Airplay chart.[40]}} — — — — — — —Solarize
"My Name Is Mars"2018 — — — — — — — — — — —
"Venus & River"[41] — — — — — — — — — — —
"Levitate"[42] — — — — — — — — — — —
"Just Say When" — — — — — — — — — — —
"Space" — — — — — — — — — — —

Notes

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Awards and nominations

Yeardate=October 2017 Category Work Result
2013MTV Video Music AwardsBest Visual Effects"Safe and Sound"{{won}}
Best Art Direction{{nom}}
2014Grammy AwardsBest Music Video{{nom}}
Billboard Music AwardsTop Rock Song{{nom}}
Top Rock Artist-{{nom}}
Top New Artist{{nom}}

References

1. ^{{cite news|last1=Imbong|first1=Petier|title=Capital Cities: Unabashedly Cheery|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/47747-capital-cities-unabashedly-cheery|accessdate=3 December 2014|agency=Rappler|date=11 January 2014}}
2. ^{{cite news|last1=Lopez|first1=Korina|title=On the Verge: Meet dance-pop duo Capital Cities|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/06/22/on-the-verge-meet-dance-pop-duo-capital-cities/2440921/|accessdate=28 August 2014|work=USA Today|date=22 June 2013}}
3. ^{{cite web|last=|first=|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/12/16/1268561/indie-pop-band-capital-cities-ayala-malls|title=Indie pop band Capital Cities at Ayala Malls|publisher=|date=December 16, 2013|accessdate=August 14, 2017}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/06/22/on-the-verge-meet-dance-pop-duo-capital-cities/2440921/|title=On the Verge: Meet dance-pop duo Capital Cities|publisher=}}
5. ^{{cite web |last=Usinger |first=Mike |url=https://www.straight.com/music/384041/capital-cities-sets-jingles-aside-synth-pop-hooks |title=Capital Cities sets jingles aside for synth-pop hooks |work=The Georgia Straight |publisher=Vancouver Free Press |date=May 23, 2013 |accessdate=June 13, 2013}}
6. ^{{cite web|last=Thomas|first=Fred|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/capital-cities-mn0002977610/biography|title=Capital Cities Bio|publisher=AllMusic|date=|accessdate=August 14, 2017}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/498715/listen-capital-cities-drop-kangaroo-court|title=Capital Cities Drop Kangaroo Court|date=2012-03-29|accessdate=2012-11-27|publisher=Billboard.com}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://perezhilton.com/2012-08-06-perez-hilton-pop-up-compilation-album#.ULcII9PjlAg|title=Pop Up! Hours Away!|date=2012-08-06|accessdate=2012-11-27|publisher=PerezHilton.com}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/1486226/capital-cities|title=Billboard's Capital Cities biography page|date=2013-02-23|accessdate=2013-02-23|publisher=Billboard.com}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.tvsongs.de/werbung/2013/vodafone-red-gut-dass-alles-drin-ist/|title=Vodafone commercial in german television|date=2013-04-07|accessdate=2013-04-08|publisher=tvsongs.de}}
11. ^{{Citation|last=About New Zealand|title=Safety in Paradise - Air New Zealand Safety Video|date=2014-02-13|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0tkeGPG_8Q|access-date=2018-11-22}}
12. ^{{cite web|author= |url=http://indiemusic.co/2013/06/24/in-a-tidal-wave-of-mystery-capital-cities-debut-album-is-out/ |title=In A Tidal Wave Of Mystery, Capital Cities’ Debut Album, Is Out |publisher=Indiemusic.co |date=2013-06-24 |accessdate=2013-09-17 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021234830/http://indiemusic.co/2013/06/24/in-a-tidal-wave-of-mystery-capital-cities-debut-album-is-out/ |archivedate=2013-10-21 |df= }}
13. ^{{cite web|title=Capital Cities investe em "Safe and Sound" e lança terceiro videoclipe do single |url=http://tecoapple.mtv.uol.com.br/2013/04/25/capital-cities-safe-and-sound/ |archive-url=https://archive.is/20130615195434/http://tecoapple.mtv.uol.com.br/2013/04/25/capital-cities-safe-and-sound/ |dead-url=yes |archive-date=15 June 2013 |work=TecoApple |publisher=MTV Brasil |accessdate=8 June 2013 |date=25 April 2013 |language=Portuguese }}
14. ^{{cite web|url=http://sweetlifefestival.com/|title=SWEETLIFE - a sweetgreen festival|publisher=|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140518225147/http://sweetlifefestival.com/|archivedate=2014-05-18|df=}}
15. ^{{cite web|title=Eh-hem! About to track vocals.|url=https://www.facebook.com/capitalcities/photos/a.151563698188909.29101.122218011123478/1211525148859420|website=Facebook|accessdate=30 May 2016}}
16. ^{{cite web|title=It's on.|url=https://www.facebook.com/capitalcities/photos/a.151563698188909.29101.122218011123478/1226788250666443|website=Facebook|accessdate=30 May 2016}}
17. ^{{cite web |title=Capital Cities on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/capitalcities/status/1025500850054029313 |website=Twitter |accessdate=13 August 2018 |language=en}}
18. ^{{cite web |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=capital cities|chart=Billboard 200}} |title=Capital Cities – Chart history: Billboard 200 |work=Billboard |accessdate=July 4, 2013}}
19. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://austriancharts.at/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Capital+Cities |title=Discographie Capital Cities |language=German |publisher=austriancharts.at. Hung Medien |accessdate=May 2, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130831084407/http://austriancharts.at/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Capital+Cities |archivedate=August 31, 2013}}
20. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://www.officialcharts.de/artist.asp?name=Capital+Cities&country=de |title=Discographie Capital Cities |language=German |publisher=charts.de. Media Control |accessdate=May 2, 2013}}
21. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/it/Capital-Cities-Safe-And-Sound-Remixes/release/5065864|title=Capital Cities - Safe And Sound (Remixes)|website=Discogs|language=it|access-date=2018-07-21}}
22. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Capital-Cities-Capital-Cities-EP/release/4268992|title=Capital Cities - Capital Cities EP|website=Discogs|access-date=2018-07-21}}
23. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/it/Capital-Cities-Kangaroo-Court-EP/release/11709492|title=Capital Cities - Kangaroo Court EP|website=Discogs|language=it|access-date=2018-07-21}}
24. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/it/Capital-Cities-Swimming-Pool-Summer/release/10602709|title=Capital Cities - Swimming Pool Summer|website=Discogs|language=it|access-date=2018-07-21}}
25. ^{{cite web |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=capital cities|chart=Hot 100}} |title=Capital Cities – Chart history: The Hot 100 |work=Billboard |accessdate=July 4, 2013}}
26. ^{{cite web |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=capital cities|chart=Alternative Songs}} |title=Capital Cities – Chart history: Alternative Songs |work=Billboard |accessdate=May 2, 2013}}
27. ^{{cite web |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=capital cities |chart=Rock Songs}} |title=Capital Cities – Chart history: Hot Rock Songs |work=Billboard |accessdate=May 2, 2013}}
28. ^{{cite web |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=capital cities|chart=Canadian Hot 100}} |title=Capital Cities – Chart history: Canadian Hot 100 |work=Billboard |accessdate=May 30, 2013}}
29. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.fimi.it/classifiche_digital.php |title=Top Digital Download - Classifica settimanale WK 32 (dal 05-08-2013 al 11-08-2013) |publisher=Federation of the Italian Music Industry |accessdate=August 15, 2013 |language=Italian |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6Bg7R6OFU?url=http://www.fimi.it/classifiche_digital.php |archivedate=October 25, 2012}}
30. ^{{cite web |url=http://swedishcharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Capital+Cities |title=Discography Capital Cities |publisher=swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien |accessdate=October 4, 2013}}
31. ^{{cite web |url=http://swisscharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Capital+Cities |title=Discography Capital Cities |publisher=swisscharts.com. Hung Medien |accessdate=May 26, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921125831/http://swisscharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Capital+Cities |archivedate=September 21, 2013 |df= }}
32. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.theofficialcharts.com/artist/_/capital%20cities/ |title=Capital Cities |publisher=Official Charts Company |accessdate=April 8, 2013}}
33. ^{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beginnings-single/id398949429 |title=Beginnings – Single by Capital Cities |work=iTunes Store |accessdate=March 18, 2014}}
34. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Capital+Cities%22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924125607/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Capital+Cities%22 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |title=Gold & Platinum: Capital Cities |publisher=Recording Industry Association of America |accessdate=June 12, 2014 }}
35. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesaria-charts-accreditations-singles-2014.htm |title=ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Singles |publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association |accessdate=May 31, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6QbWDqX3X?url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesaria-charts-accreditations-singles-2014.htm |archivedate=June 25, 2014 |df= }}
36. ^{{cite certification |region=Germany |type=single |artist=Capital Cities |accessdate=April 25, 2018}}
37. ^{{cite certification |region=Italy |type=single |artist=Capital Cities |accessdate=October 18, 2013}}
38. ^{{cite certification |region=Switzerland |award=Gold |artist=Capital Cities |certyear=2013 |title=Safe and Sound |accessdate=October 18, 2013}}
39. ^{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/ph/album/i-sold-my-bed-but-not-my-stereo/id725334494 |title=I Sold My Bed, But Not My Stereo – Single by Capital Cities |work=iTunes Store |accessdate=March 18, 2014}}
40. ^{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=capital cities|chart=Rock Airplay}}|title=Capital Cities Chart History – Rock Airplay|work=Billboard|accessdate=January 26, 2017}}
41. ^{{cite web |DUPLICATE_url=|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/venus-river-single/1409013688|title=Venus & River – Single by Capital Cities |work=iTunes Store |accessdate=July 14, 2018}}
42. ^{{cite web |DUPLICATE_url=|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/venus-river-single/1409013688|title=Levitate – Single by Capital Cities |work=iTunes Store |accessdate=July 20, 2018}}

External links

  • {{Official website|http://capitalcitiesmusic.com/}}
{{Capital Cities|state=autocollapse}}{{Authority control}}

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