Capitol 6

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Capitol 6
Origin Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres Rock, Alternative rock, Indie rock
Years active2011–2013
Labels Light Organ Records
MembersMalcolm Jack
Matthew Krysko
Henry Beckwith
Jeff Mitchelmore
Dave Pullmer
Website www.capitol6.bandcamp.com

Capitol 6 was a rock band based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. [1] [2]

Contents

History

Capitol 6 were formed in Vancouver, British Columbia in 2011 and later that year released their first EP, Captain Rehab. [3] [4] In August that year, they released the 'Fever/Henry's Opus' single as a free download on their Bandcamp page. [5] Early members were guitarist and vocalist Malcolm Jack, bassist Matt Krysko, and keyboardist Henry Beckwith. By 2012 they were joined by guitarist Chris Alarcon and drummer Neil Corbett. [6] [7]

In 2012 Capitol 6 released their first full-length album, titled Pretty Lost. [8] [9] The album held eight tracks. [10] They released their first single from the album, 'Cold Ride', and included music videos for 'Playing Dead' and 'Just A Puzzle'. 'Just A Puzzle' was featured in the Canadian science fiction programme Continuum (in episode 4, entitled 'Matter of Time').

In January 2013, they released another single, 'No One Came', which featured a music video directed by David Biddle.

On 4 July 2013, Capitol 6 announced on their Facebook page that their final show was on 10 July.

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

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References

  1. ↑ Music, CBC. "CBC Music | Artists". artists.cbcmusic.ca. Archived from the original on 6 January 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  2. ↑ "Capitol 6 specializes in retro-coloured rock". Georgia Straight Vancouver's News & Entertainment Weekly. 1 August 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  3. ↑ " Capitol 6 Captain Rehab". Rolling Stone, 05-09-2011
  4. ↑ "Sun Wizard Offshoot Capitol 6 Prep Debut EP for Light Organ Records". Exclaim!, Alex Hudson Published Apr 28, 2011
  5. ↑ "Meet The Band: Capitol 6". www.littleredumbrella.com. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  6. ↑ "Capitol 6: What would Dylan do?". Discorder Magazine, Interview by Jennesia Pedri, June 2, 2012
  7. ↑ "The incredible indie explosion: Capitol 6". Georgia Straight, by Gregory Adams on September 19th, 2012
  8. ↑ "Capitol 6 'Pretty Lost' (album stream)". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  9. ↑ "Capitol 6's Pretty Lost is an ornate affair". Georgia Straight, by Gregory Adams on May 30th, 2012
  10. ↑ "Capitol 6 Keeps it Brief". The Tyee, Alex Hudson 21 Jun 2012
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