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Biography
CAPSULA, the explosive band formed in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and based in Bilbao, Spain, has carved a unique path in the international rock scene. With roots in South America, their blend of heavy psych, psychedelia, and post-punk has captivated audiences worldwide.
Albums like Rising Mountains (2009), produced by Ivan Julian (Richard Hell and the Voidoids), and In the Land of Silver Souls (2011), produced by John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr.), were praised by Rolling Stone and Little Steven’s Underground Garage, where Wild Fascination was named "Coolest Song in the World."
They have performed over 1,000 concerts across Europe, the United States, South America, and Asia, appearing at festivals like Primavera Sound (Spain), Austin Psych Fest (USA), and South by Southwest (SXSW). They have shared the stage with legends such as Iggy Pop, Pearl Jam, Os Mutantes, and X, establishing themselves as icons of contemporary rock.
In 2013, they released Solar Secrets, produced by Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T. Rex). CAPSULA has also been invited multiple times to KEXP, the prestigious Seattle-based radio station, where they recorded several live sessions.
In 2022, they reaffirmed their independence with Phantasmaville, produced in their own studio, marking a milestone in their artistic evolution.
Primitivo Astral
Released in October 2024, Primitivo Astral represents a high point in CAPSULA's 25-year journey. This electrifying album combines raw energy, cosmic vibrations, and a sonic exploration that bridges the best of rock's past and present. Tracks like "Spelling Love", "Estrellas Dobles", and "(In the Garden of) Narcissus" showcase their ability to hypnotize and surprise.
Highlights:
KEXP (Seattle): Premiered "Spelling Love" on The Midday Show.
Rock & Folk (France): "A rock unlike anything else today" ☆☆☆☆ — Jérôme Soligny
Clash Magazine (UK): "A psychedelic journey blending influences from the '60s and '70s."
Louder Than War (UK): "Impulsive, hypnotic, and vibrant."
Turbo 3 (Radio 3, Spain): "Automatical Soul" among the best songs of the year.
Ruta 66 (Spain): "It's hard to attend one of their concerts and not leave mesmerized."
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