Los Angeles based indie electro duo Capital Cities – Ryan Merchant & Sebu Simonian - got their start writing commercial jingles before shifting their bright and catchy songwriting talents into the world of alt + pop.

Synth-forward, horn-backed hits "Safe and Sound" and "Kangaroo Court" became viral favorites, landing their debut album, In A Tidal Wave of Mystery, on the Billboard 200. The music video to “Safe and Sound” earned them a Grammy nomination + MTV award. 

They have racked up more than 2 BILLION streams with millions of followers across socials with scores of international super-fans.

Capital Cities have played the world’s biggest festivals including Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, SXSW, toured North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia - appeared on Fallon, Letterman, Ellen, Kimmel and Conan, and collaborated with the likes of André 3000 and Rick Ross.

Capital Cities is open to bookings for 2027 in support of the new album: festivals, touring, support spot for major artist, private events. North/Central/South America, Europe, Asia.

Booking inquiries (WME): booking@capitalcities.com

Announcing: Making Up The Rules, the third studio album from Capital Cities is planned for release fall 2026. Here is a sampler of some of the songs from the album.

Booking inquiries (WME): booking@capitalcities.com