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Sebu Simonian

Armenian-American singer-songwriter and producer

Sebu Simonian

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Birth nameSebu Simonian
Born () October 15, (age&#;46)
Aleppo, Syria[1]
OriginLos Angeles[2]
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Keyboards
  • programming
  • vocals
LabelsCapitol

Musical artist

Sebu Simonian (born October 15, ;[3]Armenian: Սեպուհ Սիմոնեան)[4] is an Armenian-American musician, singer, songwriter,[5] and record producer,[6] one-half of the Los Angeles-based indie pop duo Capital Cities.

Early life

Simonian was born in in Aleppo,[1]Syria to Armenian parents from Lebanon,[7][8][9] whose ancestors were survivors of the Armenian genocide.[1] His paternal grandfather was from the region of Cilicia (in present-day Turkey's Çukurova region).[1][10] Simonian's parents were from Beirut, Lebanon, but "because of a civil war [his] mum had to flee and [he] happened to be born in Syria."[11] Soon after his birth his family returned to Lebanon where they stayed until [12] and moved to the United States due to the civil war there.[7]

Simonian grew up in Los Angeles County.[7] His family is involved in the Armenian community,[13] while Simonian himself was an editorial assistant at the English Section of the Armenian daily Asbarez in the late s.[14] He graduated from Glendale High School.[1][15] He is an alumnus of the California State University, Northridge,[5] where he studied music.[15]

Music career

Simonian started his first band when he was [12] In ,[16] Simonian (as lead singer and keyboardist) and Ryan Welker, guitarist and backing vocals, formed the rock[17] band Aviatic.[5]

Simonian met Ryan Merchant in through Craigslist while searching for a job as a music producer.[18] Initially, they worked as jingle writers and wrote songs for other bands.[19] They formed the indie pop duo Capital Cities in [12] Simonian was featured on Brian Wilson's album No Pier Pressure, performing and producing the track "Runaway Dancer".[20] In , Simonian was featured on Armenian singer Sirusho's single "Vuy Aman".[21]

Personal life

Simonian is married and has two sons.[citation needed]

Simonian wears a long beard, which has gained significant media attention.[22][23]Rolling Stone magazine named his beard the best at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and described it as "luxuriant [and] Rasputin-like" and rabbi-like.[24] When asked why he doesn't shave, he responded "I'm just lazy" and added that he sees himself as "a little bit of" a hipster.

Filmography

Year Title Notes
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References

  1. ^ abcde"Subu Simonian Interview with "Armenians of the World" program" (in Armenian).

    Shant TV. 2 November

  2. ^Baltin, Steve (31 August ). "Made in America L.A.: Imagine Dragons, Kendrick Lamar, Afrojack Rock Day 1". Billboard. Retrieved 4 December
  3. ^"Sebu Simonian profile on Facebook".
  4. ^. Asbarez (in Armenian). 21 October Retrieved 28 August
  5. ^ abcMancina, Kristin (20 September ).

    "Rockers Aviatic draw large fan base to the Roxy". The Daily Sundial.

    Birthday greetings quotes Sebu Simonian (born October 15, ; [3] Armenian: Սեպուհ Սիմոնեան) [4] is an Armenian-American musician, singer, songwriter, [5] and record producer, [6] one-half of the Los Angeles-based indie pop duo Capital Cities.

    California State University, Northridge. Retrieved 28 August

  6. ^Cozette, Maria (16 June ). "Music Box with Maria Cozette- Guest, Sebu Simonian (Capital Cities)". SoulfulPop. Horizon Television. Retrieved 28 August
  7. ^ abcSadeghi, Shirin (17 July ).

    "Capital Cities' Feel Good Hit of the Summer". Rolling Stone Middle East. Archived from the original on 4 March Retrieved 28 August

  8. ^Corona, Angelica (31 May ). "Interview with Sebu Simonian of Capital Cities". LA Music Blog.

    Sebu simonian birthday greetings Birthday October 16, Birth Sign Libra. Birthplace Aleppo, Syria. Age 46 years old.

    Retrieved 28 August

  9. ^Lopez, Korina. "On the Verge: Meet dance-pop duo Capital Cities". USA TODAY. Retrieved
  10. ^Trvants, Anush (28 August ). "Սեպուհ Սիմոնյան. Ուզում եմ լինել աշխարհի քաղաքացի, բայց առանց հայությունից ազատագրվելու". am (in Armenian). Retrieved 4 December
  11. ^Phillips, Noel (24 September ).

    "Interview with Sebu Simonian: The singer and producer of Capital Cities, on their new album 'In a Tidal Wave Of Mystery'". The Independent. Archived from the original on 3 September Retrieved 28 August

  12. ^ abcLopez, Korina (22 June ).

    Birthday greetings for women: Birthday October 16, Birth Sign Libra. Birthplace Aleppo, Syria. Age 46 years old.

    "On the Verge: Meet dance-pop duo Capital Cities". USA Today. Retrieved 28 August

  13. ^Chaderjian, Paul (9 November ). "Sebu Simonian: From AYF Camp to the Top of the Music Charts with Capital Cities". CivilNet. Retrieved 28 August
  14. ^"Capital Cities' Sebu Simonian to be Panelist at ANCA Grassroots".

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    18. Asbarez. 18 October Retrieved 28 August

  18. ^ ab"Capital Cities' Sebu Simonian: In a Tidal Wave of Mystery". . Ken Phillips Publicity Group.

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    23. 18 October Archived from the original on 4 March Retrieved 4 December

  23. ^"Aviatic - Biography". LetsSingIt. 16 January Retrieved 28 August
  24. ^"Big, big rock". Chicago Tribune. 5 January Retrieved 28 August
  25. ^Ragogna, Mike (14 March ).

    Birthday wishes Sebu Simonian, born on October 16, , in Aleppo, Syria, is a highly talented pop singer best known as a member of the popular band Capital Cities. He is of Armenian-Lebanese descent and has made a significant impact in the music industry with his unique sound and charismatic presence.

    "Talking With Capital Cities' Sebu Simonian, a Chat with Michael Maguire, The Who's Tommy Revisited, and the Teacarina". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 3 December

  26. ^Imbong, Peter (11 January ). "Capital Cities: Unabashedly Cheery".

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    Sebu Simonian (born October 15, ; [3] Armenian: Սեպուհ Սիմոնեան) [4] is an Armenian-American musician, singer, songwriter, [5] and record producer, [6] one-half of the Los Angeles-based indie pop duo Capital Cities.

    Rappler. Retrieved 3 December

  27. ^Pareles, John (6 April ). "Review: Brian Wilson's Nostalgic, Reflective 'No Pier Pressure'". New York Times.
  28. ^"Տեսահոլովակի պրեմիերա. Սիրուշո և Սեբու' "Վույ աման"". . July 5, Retrieved July 6,
  29. ^Spence-Jones, George A (18 October ).

    "AMS Album of the Week: In a Tidal Wave of Mystery". Felix.

  30. ^Subijano, Cai (17 January ). "Capital Cities: How to compose the sweet sound of success". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 4 December
  31. ^"50 Best Things We Saw at Coachella Best Beard: Capital Cities". Rolling Stone.

    14 April Retrieved 3 December