Fitz & The Tantrums

Fitz and the Tantrums, led by dynamic frontman Michael Fitzpatrick, is a six-member indie pop and neo-soul band celebrated for their infectious, danceable anthems and electrifying live shows, where fans are considered the “seventh member” of the group. Fitzpatrick, a French-American born in Montluçon and raised in Los Angeles, initially pursued film at the California Institute of the Arts but discovered his passion for music in his senior year after forming a band and recording in the studio. His early career included work as a sound engineer with Mickey Petralia, producing for artists like Beck and Linkin Park, before a chance encounter with a $50 church organ inspired him to write “Breakin’ the Chains of Love,” sparking the creation of Fitz and the Tantrums. The band coalesced quickly around Fitz, saxophonist James King, singer Noelle Scaggs, drummer John Wicks, bassist Ethan Phillips, and keyboardist Jeremy Ruzumna, instantly clicking and booking their first show after only one rehearsal. Drawing influences from soul, funk, ‘80s new wave, Radiohead, Zeppelin, and Major Lazer, the band developed a high-energy performance style, opening for acts like Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings and Maroon 5. Their debut album Pickin’ Up the Pieces (2010) topped Billboard’s Heatseekers chart, followed by More Than Just a Dream (2013) with the #1 single “Out of My League,” the breakout hit “HandClap” from their self-titled 2016 album, All the Feels (2019), and Let Yourself Free (2022) featuring singles “Sway” and “Moneymaker.” Known for writing hundreds of songs and selecting only the strongest for release, Fitz and the Tantrums continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their soul-infused indie pop and unstoppable live energy.