The session and touring vet sounds off on an alternative powerhouse’s newest smash. On September 20, the soul-influenced indie-pop band Fitz and the Tantrums released All the Feels, their fourth full-length since forming in Los Angeles in 2008. The group, which quickly developed a buzz in L.A. early in their career, launched to global success in 2013 thanks to tracks such as “Out of My League” and “The Walker” from their sophomore album, More Than Just a Dream. On their latest LP, infectious hooks abound, as evidenced by lead single “123456,” which shortly after its release quickly racked up millions of online streams. Although he’s not playing drums on every track on All the Feels, Fitz’s drummer, John Wicks, slays when called to do so. Check out “OCD,” where he channels his inner Marky Ramone to drive vocalist Michael Fitzpatrick’s contagious melodies. And don’t miss “Hands Up,” a lesson in […]

November 2019 Issue