generasia:Featured article for 2009 week 32
capsule
capsule (カプセル) is an electronic duo from Tokyo, Japan. Born into the music scene on their own label contemode, a sub-label of YAMAHA MUSIC COMMUNICATIONS, capsule made their debut with the single "Sakura" through YAMAHA on March 28th, 2001. The duo's music has included elements of all sorts of styles, including: French pop music, bossa nova, lounge, house, and more currently synthpop and electronica. The group went on a temporary hiatus in the summer of 2007 as Koshijima had left Tokyo, while Nakata took a break to "recharge his inspiration for better songs in the future". In September of 2007, the duo began been performing at clubs again and their first remix album capsule rmx was released the following month.
From their debut, to their current status, capsule has recently achieved a surge of popularity, possibly due to Yasutaka's success with producing artists such as Perfume, MEG, and Suzuki Ami. Their first best of album FLASH BEST was released on August 28th, 2009.
