CAPTAINS is an electronic music duo from Los Angeles, California, consisting of Ryan Merchant and Michael Shuman. The pair met in 2004 while playing in the band Rooney, and they began experimenting with electronic music together in 2009. Their sound is a blend of dreamy synths, catchy melodies, and driving rhythms, and they have been compared to artists such as M83, Washed Out, and Toro y Moi. CAPTAINS have released several EPs and albums, including their self-titled debut in 2011 and "Touch Me, I'm Driving" in 2016. They have toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe, and they have performed at festivals such as Coachella and Lollapalooza.
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