The biggest artists on the FM dial are making the radio station rounds this month for holiday radio concerts all across the nation, and this past weekend the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas took over Los Angeles’ newly renovated Shrine Auditorium, where Queens of The Stone Age, Kings of Leon, Capital Cities, Phoenix, Fitz & the Tantrums, Lorde, Portugal The Man and more delivered quick-hit sets over two hugely fun, rockin’ nights.
You’ve seen our fantastic shots of Queens of The Stone Age, AFI, Fitz and The Tantrums, Vampire Weekend, Portugal The Man and Arcade Fire from the event, now check out our backstage interview with Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian of Capital Cities!
Just before taking the stage, the boys from Capital Cities took a few minutes backstage in the Bud Light Platinum Artist Lounge to discuss the enormous year they have planned in 2014, as well as what they’ve learned as they’ve hit the stratosphere on the heels of their smash “Safe and Sound” single. Check it out below, exclusively on CraveOnline.
A special thanks to KROQ’s Bud Light Platinum Artist Lounge and Meister Watches, The People’s Movement and Ethika — for making it all possible.
GALLERY: Capital Cities live at the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2013
KROQ Christmas: Capital Cities
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Musician Ryan Merchant of Capital Cities performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Musician Ryan Merchant of Capital Cities performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Musician Spencer Ludwig of Capital Cities performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Musicians Ryan Merchant (L) and Spencer Ludwig of Capital Cities perform onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Musician Ryan Merchant of Capital Cities performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Musician Ryan Merchant of Capital Cities performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Musician Ryan Merchant of Capital Cities performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Musician Spencer Ludwig of Capital Cities performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Musical gruop Capital Cities performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Musician Spencer Ludwig of Capital Cities performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Musicians Sebu Simonian (L) and Ryan Merchant of Capital Cities perform onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Musician Spencer Ludwig of Capital Cities performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Musician Spencer Ludwig of Capital Cities performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Musicians Sebu Simonian (L) and Ryan Merchant of Capital Cities perform onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Spencer Ludwig of Capital Cities performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Spencer Ludwig of Capital Cities performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Spencer Ludwig of Capital Cities performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Musician Ryan Merchant of Capital Cities performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Sebu Simonian of Capital Cities performs during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/WireImage)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Ryan Merchant of Capital Cities performs during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/WireImage)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Ryan Merchant of Capital Cities performs during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/WireImage)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Sebu Simonian and Ryan Merchant of Capital Cities perform during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/WireImage)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Sebu Simonian of Capital Cities performs during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/WireImage)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Sebu Simonian of Capital Cities performs during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/WireImage)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Ryan Merchant of Capital Cities performs during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/WireImage)
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Capital Cities
Musical group Capital Cities performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
