Capital Kings is entering a new chapter. After 15 years with Gotee Records, the Christian electronic duo has announced that it is now fully independent, marking a major turning point for Cole Walowac and Jon White as they prepare to launch new music and a renewed creative vision. The duo shared the news directly with fans, describing the move as the beginning of "something new" after a season in which their faith has deepened and their sense of purpose has become clearer.
Known for helping bring electronic pop and EDM into the Christian music space, Capital Kings said this next season is about more than simply releasing songs. According to the group, they want to push the sound forward in Christian music, break expectations around what worship can sound like, and reach listeners where they are. Their statement frames independence not just as a business decision, but as a kingdom-minded mission to build something different through faith-driven electronic music.
The announcement closes a long and formative relationship with Gotee Records, the label that helped shape much of the group's first era. Capital Kings expressed gratitude for the music, tours, and relationships that defined those years, making clear that the transition comes with appreciation rather than bitterness. That history includes their emergence as one of Christian music's most recognizable electronic acts, with a sound that blended pop hooks, dance production, hip-hop energy, and worship-minded themes.
Formed by Cole Walowac and Jon White, who have known each other since childhood and began making music together through church, Capital Kings built a loyal following through a style that stood apart in the Christian market. Their self-titled debut album released in 2013, followed by II in 2015, and the duo became widely associated with the rise of faith-based EDM and electronic pop.
The group's path has included seasons of change. After earlier success, Capital Kings went on hiatus in 2018 before returning in 2023 with new music, including "Higher," followed by "Antidote" and "Oxygen." Their latest announcement now signals that another reinvention is underway, this time without label backing and with a sharpened spiritual and artistic vision.
For fans of Christian dance music, the move could signal one of the more interesting developments in the genre this year. At a time when worship and Christian pop often follow familiar sonic formulas, Capital Kings appears committed to expanding the conversation by proving that electronic music can carry both conviction and ministry impact. With new music on the way, the duo is positioning this independent era as one built on faith, creativity, and a fresh sense of calling
