Fitz and the Tantrums

Overview

Founded after the a purchase of an old church organ, Fitz and the Tantrums harken back while embracing the new. Lead singer Michael Fitzpatrick started work on his solo side project alone, crafting soul songs in the mould of standards. Quickly realising his dreams were bigger than just one man meant slowly incorporating a composer, then another singer, then a 7-piece brass outfit. Although he describes the output as soul music, the music also draws on more modern genres including indie rock and pop.

Of the first EP, Songs for a Breakup Volume 1, Fitzpatrick says it was a conscious effort to make something new,  "I did want to try and make a big sounding record without guitars." Their live shows are an embrace of different live atmopsheres, making gigs a unique mix of big bands and rock concerts. Make sure you don't miss this sterling example of California firepower.