Sebu Simonian and Ryan Merchant know how to write a catchy melody, for they started their careers as jingle writers. In 2010, they decided to form Capital Cities, who released their debut EP a year later. Lead single Safe And Sound was an instant hit.

Eight years into their second career, they still put out songs that are instantly likeable. Their latest tracks play with the ‘Venus & Mars’ theme. The Californian two man band follow up their recent single My Name Is Mars with new ditty Venus And River.

If you like fellow-Los Angeles band Saint Motel, for instance, you’re sure to like Capital Cities as well.

For more great new music follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist.

Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.