Capital Cities
Alternative
The next Capital Cities concert is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Expo Feria Saltillo in Saltillo, Mexico. See all 2 upcoming concerts
Upcoming Concerts for Capital Cities
About Capital Cities
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Formed
2009
Genre
Alternative
Pop duo Capital Cities was formed after songwriter Ryan Merchant responded to Sebu Simonian’s ad offering his production services.
∙ After finding success as a jingle-writing team, Capital Cities self-released their 2011 single “Safe and Sound,” which went on to sell 2 million copies.
∙ “Safe and Sound” was used in several commercials, including one for a cola company that had turned down the original version, written as a jingle.
∙ Outkast’s André 3000, singer Shemika Secrest, and NPR announcer Frank Tavares were featured on “Farrah Fawcett Hair,” and Rick Ross rapped on “Girl Friday.”
Members of Capital Cities include, or have included, Ryan Merchant and Sebu.
Influenced by Capital CitiesCapital Cities has influenced the music of Nathaniel Wyvern, Don Bjorn, Tu Peleas Como Una Vaca and more.
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