Capital Cities

Capital Cities is an American music duo and band formed in 2010 by main duo Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian. The band consists of Merchant, Simonian, Manny Quintero, Spencer Ludwig, Nick Merwin, and Channing Holmes.
==Formation==
Merchant and Simonian met after Merchant responded to a Craigslist ad made by Simonian, offering production services, later jingle-writing together. They have composed music for commercials and campaigns. They then formed Capital Cities.
==Career==
In 2011, Capital Cities released their first EP via their label, Lazy Hooks. They signed with Capitol Records in 2012. After some help from Capitol Records and other labels, the duo released In a Tidal Wave of Mystery, the band's debut album. 
One of their most popular songs, "Safe and Sound", had a lyric borrowed for the debut album's title. "Safe and Sound" has been used in numerous commercials and much else.
==Channel==
The channel was created on June 29, 2010, and the first video was uploaded on February 24, 2011. The channel uploads music videos, audio, and lyrics of their songs.
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