Capsule
Since 1999 the Capsule duo have been champions of all things avant-garde, together they present a year round programme of live music, events and exhibitions, and are the brains behind the Supersonic Festival.
Supersonic happens yearly and attracts a multitude of attention from all corners of the UK and further afield – there really isn’t another event like it in the UK that mixes such a prolific blend of artists, with previous performances by Coil, LCD Sound System, Thrones, Battles, Modified Toy Orchestra, High On Fire, Sunn 0))), OM and Mogwai to name but a few.
Based in Birmingham, Capsule recordings hopes to continue to build the legacy of the city’s musical heritage, having been home to the likes of Godflesh, Napalm Death and of course Black Sabbath.
Through the label we plan to release a series of recordings which are reflective of our approach to both the festival and our year round program, with the main aim of supporting innovative artists. This agenda is perfectly put into action with the first two releases on the label – the first is a compilation of bands who played the festival in 2006 (including Michael Gira, Zombi, High On Fire, Mistress, Michael Rother and an exclusive track from Circle), followed swiftly by the debut CD from new Midlands band Beestung Lips.
