Capsule

There are at least four groups using this name:
1) Capsule (Japan). an electronic duo on their own label, Contemode.
2) Capsule (Belgium). an 'experimental' band that uses a lot of samples.
3) Capsule (Germany/France). a breakbeat duo.
4) Capsule (Miami, Florida). a drummer, bassist, and guitarist. described as 'heavy-music' by Robotic Empire, who released their latest album, Blue.


1) capsule is a Japanese electronic duo. Their first major debut was in 2001. In March of 2001 they made their first single with Yamaha Music. Formed by Nakata Yasutaka (co-producer, art director) and Koshijima Toshiko (vocals), capsule’s music has elements of a few different of styles, including French pop, bossa nova, lounge house and pop-synth. In 2003 Yasutaka created his own label contemode and has produced other artists on the label. Their Web site is http://www.capsule-web.com

2) Capsule is a Belgian band that is best described as a mix of spooky sounds with the usage of instruments as the trumpet, trombone and synthesizers. It reads the following on their release site: ”Capsule is a lo-fi quality combo lubricated for your ears. Each song has been manufactured according to the Capule standard SF 7576 : 2003 and electronically tested. Developed for external use only. Store Capsule in a dry and cool place, free of ozon and direct sunlight. Capsule offers a good protection against ototoxicity, seasonal affective disorder and lethargy.”

3) Capsule is German/French duo – DJ Holgar “Le Chef” Schuhmann and French vocalist Virginie “Supervivie” Haddadene. Their music is a mix of mid-1960s French pop (Hardy-Gainsbourg) and breakbeats. [album]Parismatic[/album] is their début album.

4) Capsule is a hardcore band from Miami Beach. Started in 2004 by Eric Hernandez & Colin Smith, the band tours the United States frequently. They released a couple records on Dippy Records and in 2008, Robotic Empire released the critically acclaimed “Blue” on 12” vinyl and CD.