Capsule

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Capsule

Pulsating rhythms intertwine with buoyant synth lines, creating an atmosphere filled with momentum and effervescence.

J-pop · indie pop · jazz · synth-pop

Japan Est. 1997
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The song

“Sugarless Girl” from Sugarless Girl

Features an engaging hook and embodies the energetic style of Capsule, making it a strong standalone introduction.

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About Capsule

Capsule matters for their ability to merge the urgency of Eurodance with the playful spirit of J-pop, creating a sound that has redefined modern pop music's landscape.
Their energetic approach invites listeners into a world where electronic beats and catchy melodies interact dynamically, establishing a new template for pop music that feels both familiar and refreshingly innovative. The duo employs a production...
Their energetic approach invites listeners into a world where electronic beats and catchy melodies interact dynamically, establishing a new template for pop music that feels both familiar and refreshingly innovative. The duo employs a production technique that prioritizes synthetic textures and layered harmonies, resulting in tracks that feel expansive yet tightly controlled. By marrying intricate electronic programming with traditional song structures, Capsule crafts an immersive auditory experience that encourages movement and engagement, making their music a staple in club settings around the world. Lyrically, Capsule often explores themes of love, escapism, and the interplay between technology and human emotion. Their writing strikes a balance between sincerity and playfulness, delivering narratives that resonate on both personal and universal levels while employing bright imagery and upbeat tones to maintain an infectious energy.

20 studio albums· 29 total releases· 2 decades· Japan

Full discography

Capsule's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

29 releases • 20 albums • 2001–2022
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Singles ()

Feel Again album by Capsule

Feel Again

2014

Jelly album by Capsule

Jelly

2011

Retro Memory album by Capsule

Retro Memory

2004

Candy Cutie album by Capsule

Candy Cutie

2003

Plastic Girl album by Capsule

Plastic Girl

2002

Music Controller album by Capsule

Music Controller

2002

Tokyo Kissa album by Capsule

Tokyo Kissa

2001

Hanabi album by Capsule

Hanabi

2001

Sakura album by Capsule

Sakura

2001

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Songs to start with

If you'd rather pick a song than an album.

  1. 1

    "HOME" — from Caps Lock (2013)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  2. 2

    "FRUITS CLiPPER" — from Fruits Clipper (2006)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  3. 3

    "RGB" — from Phony Phonic (2003)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  4. 4

    "粉雪" — from High Collar Girl (2001)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  5. 5

    "jelly (rmx ver.)" — from Flash Best (2009)

    establishes the sonic palette early

  6. 6

    "Another World" — from Wave Runner (2015)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

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