Capybara

We were very excited here at Camp Capybara to learn that “The Wimp” was recently featured on a mix tape put out by The World’s Best Ever, alongside tracks from stellar artists like Jens Lekman, Karen O, and Arcade Fire.  The mix was curated by We Love You So, a collaboration between Spike Jonze, Dallas Clayton, Graham Kolbeins, Molly Young, and Matt Rubin.

We couldn’t be more thrilled!

Download the mix tape here, or here on Gorilla vs Bear, which includes the Where the Wild Things Are trailer version of Arcade Fire’s “Wake Up”!

Last saturday marked the beginning of our three month fall tour that will sweep across the midwest, pacific northwest, west and southwest.

The CD Release event was held outside in the breeze at the Yard adjacent to the Beaumont Club where a metal show preceded us, rocking like the hammers of Thor
about a hundred old & new friends showed and dance-rocked the lawn for our set — half of which is new material & half from “Try Brother” — all of it re-envisioned musically for fireflies & cicadas plus a few set design & sample surprises

updates will be posted more regularly about upcoming shows
so follow closely and don’t miss us when we’re in or near your city!!

we are eager to get in touch with as many venues & bands as we can along the way and still have some open dates that we’d love to fill, so spread the word and contact us!

in other news, Wikipedia vs Predator ?

love, capybara

We just got wind that the lovely Kansas City-based Ink KC Magazine just reviewed Try Brother in their new issue, on newsstands now.  We were psyched to see the wrap-up, and flattered by their nice words:

The group succeeds by creating a musical atmosphere with seamless effort. By proficiently mixing vocal harmonies with soaring guitars, serene strings and tribal beats, Capybara creates a distinct sound and proves itself as a unique, emerging force in Kansas City music. Listening to the album evokes the childhood simplicity of enjoying a warm breeze and an ice-cold Coke, while racing across a country road. Try ’em, brother.

Check out the whole thing here or pick up a copy if you’re local!