Fitz and The Tantrums released a new video for “123456” an upbeat song that is nothing short of cheerful. The video showcases various dancers trading energy vibes with each other. The song marks the first new music from Fitz and the Tantrums since 2016’s acclaimed self-titled album, which featured “HandClap” a song which has logged more than 400 MILLION worldwide streams.
Fitzpatrick said, “123456 has a fun and carefree vibe, but it’s actually quite an emotional song personally. Before writing the song, I was questioning my talent, fighting off insecurities, and trying to find a way to keep going. The music to ‘123456’ literally pulled me out of a funk and hyped me up. And so the lyric goes: ‘hyped up ready to go, I got my eyes on the prize, I’m sick of feeling the lows I wanna roll with the highs’. It was the turning point of the record for me, capturing the moment when optimism, hope and confidence were found after a dark period as an artist trying to write for this album.”
Fitz and The Tantrums consists of Michael Fitzpatrick (lead vocals), Noelle Scaggs (co-lead vocals and percussion), James King (saxophone, flute, keyboard, percussion and guitar), Joseph Karnes (bass guitar), Jeremy Ruzumna (keyboards) and John Wicks (drums and percussion). Their debut studio album, Pickin’ Up the Pieces, was released on Dangerbird Records and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. They signed to Elektra Records and released their second LP, More Than Just a Dream. Their self-titled third album was released on June 10, 2016.
Prior to releasing the album, Fitz and The Tantrums, their breakout album More Than Just a Dream included tracks “The Walker” and “Out of My League.” Both reached #1 at Alternative Radio and helped the band receive well deserved recognition.
Young the Giant and Fitz and the Tantrums announced a co-headline North American tour to happen summer of 2019. They plan to hit 24 states with special guests COIN and Alice Merton joining in for certain shows.
TOUR DATES
06/12 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheater
06/16 – Indianapolis, IN – Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park
06/18 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion
06/20 – Westbrook, ME – Maine Savings Pavilion at Rock Row
06/21 – Boston, MA – Rockland Trust Pavilion
06/23 – New York, NY – TBD
06/25 – Richmond, VA – Virginia Credit Union Live
06/27 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE Outdoors
06/28 – Columbus, OH – Express Live Outdoors
06/29 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheater at Freedom Hill
06/30 – Cleveland, OH – Jacob’s Pavilion at Nautica
07/03 – Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Concert Cove
07/05 – New Braunfels, TX – Whitewater Amphitheater
07/06 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory*
07/07 – Houston, TX – Lawn at White Oak Music Hall
07/09 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Zoo Amphitheater
07/10 – Fayetteville, AR – Walmart AMP
07/12 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
07/13 – Charlotte, NC – Metro Credit Union Amphitheater
07/14 – Atlanta, GA – State Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
07/16 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
07/18 – Tampa, FL – The Cuban Club Courtyard
07/19 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheater
07/20 – Miami, FL – Bayfront Park Amphitheater
07/21 – Orlando, FL – Orlando Amphitheater
08/04 – Seattle, WA – Marrymoor Park Concerts
08/06 – Troutdale, OR – Edgefield Amphitheater
08/08 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl
08/09 – San Diego, CA – CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
08/10 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
08/11 – Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theatre
08/14 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort
08/15 – Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley
08/16 – Las Vegas, NV – Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
*Young The Giant and COIN only
Photo Credit: Owen Ela
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