The Happy Fits is an indie rock band from Pittstown, New Jersey.[1] The band was formed in 2016 by lead vocalist and cellist Calvin Langman and guitarist Ross Monteith, with the addition of Luke Davis as drummer following the release of their debut EP Awfully Apeelin'.[2] After finding unexpected success on Spotify, the band members dropped out of college to record their first full-length album, Concentrate. They have since completed multiple headlining tours and released a sophomore album,What Could Be Better, in 2020, and a third album, Under the Shade of Green, in 2022.
The band members attended the same New Jersey high school, where Ross Monteith approached the classically-trained Calvin Langman to play music together. By the close of their senior year, they had written four songs. As a graduation present, Monteith's parents paid for them to record the songs that would make their first EP.[3] Two days before recording, they contacted Luke Davis to add a layer of percussion. Davis was attending William Paterson University, but he had graduated from their high school the year prior, described by his bandmates as the school's best drummer. Their band name was decided on the way to the studio.[4]
Their first EP, Awfully Apeelin', was released in August 2016. While Langman and Monteith were attending the University of Delaware,[5] "While You Fade Away" was listed on Spotify's Fresh Finds playlist, jumping from under 1,000 listens on the app to over 39,000.[6] It reached #5 on the Top 50 Viral USA Spotify chart three days later and #17 on the Spotify’s Top 50 Viral Global Charts.[4] Following the success of their EP, Davis joined as an official member, and in 2017, all three members dropped out of college to pursue the band full-time.[1]
2018–present: Concentrate and Under the Shade of Green
In 2018, the band released their debut album, Concentrate.[1]
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. Subsequently, the band focused on their social media presence, with weekly livestreams on YouTube.[7] In August 2020, they released their second album, What Could Be Better. The album was named one of the ten best albums of the year by Fresh Air's Ken Tucker.[8]
^ abcTucker, Ken (September 14, 2020). "The Happy Fits Deliver Fresh And Snappy Pop On 'What Could Be Better'". NPR. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
^Sterdan, Darryl (September 4, 2020). "Now Hear This: The Happy Fits | What Could Be Better". Tinnitist. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
^"Artist to Watch: The Happy Fits". www.34st.com. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
^ ab"Indie-Pop Trio THE HAPPY FITS Discuss Their Brand New Album, 'What Could Be Better', Their Upcoming US Tour and More! | All Access Music". May 19, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
^"The Happy Fits – 1883 Magazine". June 24, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
^"An Awfully Apeelin' Story: Introducing The Happy Fits". Atwood Magazine. September 26, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
^"New Noise: The Happy Fits". Wonderland. October 5, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
^Tucker, Ken (December 15, 2020). "A Year Like No Other: Ken Tucker Picks 10 Albums That Made An Art Of Escapism". NPR.
^Concentrate by The Happy Fits, June 15, 2018, retrieved July 15, 2022
^Under the Shade of Green by The Happy Fits, August 26, 2022, retrieved September 6, 2022
^Too Late by The Happy Fits, August 27, 2016, retrieved July 15, 2022
^"Makin Waves with The Happy Fits: 2022 Makin Waves Band of the Year". NewJerseyStage.com. December 12, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
August 28, 2023
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The Happy Fits is an indie rock band from Pittstown New Jersey 1 The band was formed in 2016 by lead vocalist and cellist Calvin Langman and guitarist Ross Monteith with the addition of Luke Davis as drummer following the release of their debut EP Awfully Apeelin 2 After finding unexpected success on Spotify the band members dropped out of college to record their first full length album Concentrate They have since completed multiple headlining tours and released a sophomore album What Could Be Better in 2020 and a third album Under the Shade of Green in 2022 The Happy FitsThe Happy Fits at the Troubadour in Los Angeles in 2022Background informationOriginPittstown New JerseyGenresIndie rockYears active2016 presentMembersCalvin Langman Ross Monteith Luke DavisWebsitehttps www thehappyfits com Contents 1 History 1 1 2016 2017 Band formation 1 2 2018 present Concentrate and Under the Shade of Green 2 Discography 2 1 Studio albums 2 2 EPs 2 3 Singles 3 Members 4 Awards 5 ReferencesHistory Edit2016 2017 Band formation Edit The band members attended the same New Jersey high school where Ross Monteith approached the classically trained Calvin Langman to play music together By the close of their senior year they had written four songs As a graduation present Monteith s parents paid for them to record the songs that would make their first EP 3 Two days before recording they contacted Luke Davis to add a layer of percussion Davis was attending William Paterson University but he had graduated from their high school the year prior described by his bandmates as the school s best drummer Their band name was decided on the way to the studio 4 Their first EP Awfully Apeelin was released in August 2016 While Langman and Monteith were attending the University of Delaware 5 While You Fade Away was listed on Spotify s Fresh Finds playlist jumping from under 1 000 listens on the app to over 39 000 6 It reached 5 on the Top 50 Viral USA Spotify chart three days later and 17 on the Spotify s Top 50 Viral Global Charts 4 Following the success of their EP Davis joined as an official member and in 2017 all three members dropped out of college to pursue the band full time 1 2018 present Concentrate and Under the Shade of Green Edit In 2018 the band released their debut album Concentrate 1 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 Subsequently the band focused on their social media presence with weekly livestreams on YouTube 7 In August 2020 they released their second album What Could Be Better The album was named one of the ten best albums of the year by Fresh Air s Ken Tucker 8 Discography EditStudio albums Edit Title DetailsConcentrate Released June 15 2018 9 Engineer and Producer Ayad Al Adhamy amp Joel Witenberg Formats CD Vinyl Digital Download LPWhat Could Be Better Released August 28 2020 10 Engineer and Producer Ayad Al Adhamy amp Joel Witenberg Label Diamond City Records Formats CD Vinyl Digital Download LPUnder the Shade of Green Released August 26 2022 11 Engineer and Producer Ayad Al Adhamy Label AWAL Recordings America INC Formats CD Vinyl Digital Download LPEPs Edit Title DetailsAwfully Apeelin Released August 26 2016 12 Engineer and Producer Matt Maroulakos Formats Digital Download VinylSingles Edit Title Year Album EP Right Through 2017 Another Try 2021 Under the Shade of Green Changes 2022 Under the Shade of Green Dance Alone 2022 Under the Shade of GreenMembers EditCalvin Langman lead vocals cello Ross Monteith vocals guitars Luke Davis backing vocals drumsAwards EditMakin Waves Band of the Year 2022 13 References Edit a b c Tucker Ken September 14 2020 The Happy Fits Deliver Fresh And Snappy Pop On What Could Be Better NPR Retrieved February 14 2023 Sterdan Darryl September 4 2020 Now Hear This The Happy Fits What Could Be Better Tinnitist Retrieved July 15 2022 Artist to Watch The Happy Fits www 34st com Retrieved January 7 2022 a b Indie Pop Trio THE HAPPY FITS Discuss Their Brand New Album What Could Be Better Their Upcoming US Tour and More All Access Music May 19 2021 Retrieved February 2 2022 The Happy Fits 1883 Magazine June 24 2022 Retrieved February 14 2023 An Awfully Apeelin Story Introducing The Happy Fits Atwood Magazine September 26 2016 Retrieved February 2 2022 New Noise The Happy Fits Wonderland October 5 2021 Retrieved February 14 2023 Tucker Ken December 15 2020 A Year Like No Other Ken Tucker Picks 10 Albums That Made An Art Of Escapism NPR Concentrate by The Happy Fits June 15 2018 retrieved July 15 2022 https music apple com us album what could be better 1537087826 Under the Shade of Green by The Happy Fits August 26 2022 retrieved September 6 2022 Too Late by The Happy Fits August 27 2016 retrieved July 15 2022 Makin Waves with The Happy Fits 2022 Makin Waves Band of the Year NewJerseyStage com December 12 2022 Retrieved February 14 2023 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php 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