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The Capsules, have a tendency for sleepless nights, writing pensive, late night reveries. When they emerge from these states, they bring with them a soundtrack to the half forgotten memories that pass through your imagination in the space between reality and whimsy. The songs on Northern Lights & Southern Skies unfold in the place where the heart is open to the mysteries of the universe and help us gain a bit of insight into the experiences of love, loss, and longing that makes us human. Julie Shields has a comforting voice that sounds like your best friend whispering in your ear, while the melodic bass of Jason Shields and Kevin Trevino s understated drumming keep things deceptively simple. The Capsules decided to expand their palette on Northern Lights & Southern Skies and used less guitar and more keyboards, loops and electronics than they have on previous efforts. The music took more than a year to create, with the band working together to bring the hidden nuances out of each song. They still have their otherworldly aura, but there s also a dark edge that keeps everything rooted to the earth. Across the Sky opens the album with a pumping bass and a pulsating keyboard line, supporting Julie s wistful meditation on lost love. Her layered harmonies bring a hopeful note to the tune s outro.