The Happy Fits

The Happy Fits is an American indie pop band consisting of Calvin Langman (electric cellist and lead vocalist), Ross Monteith (guitarist and vocalist), and Luke Davis (drummer and vocalist).

The Happy Fits
OriginNew Jersey, United States
Instrument(s)Cello, drums, guitar, singing
Years active2016–present
Members
  • Ross Monteith
  • Luke Davis
  • Calvin Langman
Websitehttps://www.thehappyfits.com

History

The Happy Fits was formed by University of Delaware students Calvin Langman and Ross Monteith in 2016.[1][2] Luke Davis joined the band to record their debut EP, Awfully Apeelin', in the summer of 2016, before they left for their first year of college.[1][3] One of the songs from the EP, "While You Fade Away", was added to Spotify's Fresh Finds playlist shortly after their first semester started.[1][3] The trio officially dropped out of college in late 2017 to pursue music careers.[3]

In 2018, the band released their debut album, Concentrate.[2]

In February 2020, the band finished recording their second album and set out on a tour that was quickly cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] Subsequently, the band focused on their social media presence, with weekly livestreams on YouTube.[3] In August 2020, they released their second album, What Could Be Better. Several singles from the album were debuted ahead of the album's release, including "Moving"[4] and "Hold Me Down".[5] The album was named one of the ten best albums of the year by Fresh Air's Ken Tucker.[6]

The band resumed touring in 2021 and early 2022, performing in venues across the United States, from Los Angeles to New York City.[7][8][9] On the 2022 leg of their tour, they were joined by Sarah and the Sundays.[10] The Happy Fits also joined The Maine for part of their 2022 tour. In early 2022, the group released two singles, "Changes" and "Dance Alone", in March and May respectively.[8][11]

In August 2022, the group released their first album with a record label, Under the Shade of Green. The album, which took about six months to create, acted as a way for band members to work through the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic and the social crises occurring during it. OTSOG was recorded by producer Ayad Al Adhami, who is widely known for his work with young Jersey phenom super group, “Phoneboy.” [7]

In October 2022, the band travelled to Europe, where they performed in Glasgow, Manchester, London, and Berlin.[7] The band plans to return to Europe in March and April 2023 for performances in the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.[12]

Discography

Albums
  • Concentrate (2018)[13]
  • What Could Be Better (2020)[13]
  • Under the Shade of Green (2022); AWAL[14]

EPs
  • Awfully Apeelin' (2016)[1]

Singles
  • "Another Try" (August 2021)[15]
  • "Changes" (March 2022)[11][16]
  • "Dance Alone" (May 2022)[8]

Awards
  • Makin Waves Band of the Year (2022)[17]

References
  1. "The Happy Fits – 1883 Magazine". June 24, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  2. Tucker, Ken (September 14, 2020). "The Happy Fits Deliver Fresh And Snappy Pop On 'What Could Be Better'". NPR. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  3. "New Noise: The Happy Fits". Wonderland. October 5, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  4. Milligan, Kaitlin. "The Happy Fits Premiere Video For New Single 'Moving'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  5. Wild, Stephi (August 20, 2020). "The Happy Fits Releases New Single 'Hold Me Down'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  6. Tucker, Ken (December 15, 2020). "A Year Like No Other: Ken Tucker Picks 10 Albums That Made An Art Of Escapism". NPR.
  7. Major, Michael. "The Happy Fits Announce Third Album 'Under the Shade of Green'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  8. Tomeo, Marissa (May 1, 2022). "Alt-Pop Rockers The Happy Fits Release Dynamic Second Single". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  9. "The Happy Fits drop soundtrack to the summer Dance Alone". uk.style.yahoo.com. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  10. Major, Michael. "The Happy Fits Announce Headlining U.S. Tour". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  11. Major, Michael. "The Happy Fits Release New Single 'Changes'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  12. "🍍 Official Site of The Happy Fits". THE HAPPY FITS. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  13. Campbell, Caleb. "Premiere: The Happy Fits Share New Video for "In The Lobby"". www.undertheradarmag.com. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  14. Testa, Jim (August 11, 2022). "The Happy Fits ready new album 'Under the Shade of Green,' plus biggest tour yet". NJArts.net. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  15. Vitagliano, Joe (August 13, 2021). "Daily Discovery: The Happy Fits Find The Silver Lining On "Another Try"". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  16. "Normani, Tiana Major9, Still Woozy & Remi Wolf, and More Best New Music". Teen Vogue. March 18, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  17. "Makin Waves with The Happy Fits: 2022 Makin Waves Band of the Year". NewJerseyStage.com. December 12, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
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