Song of the Day - One Size Fitz All

Today's song of the day comes from American indie band Fitz and the Tantrums. They are six-piece band who are unusual in their instrumental choice - they don't use guitars. They describe themselves as soul inspired indie rock, which I feel is fairly accurate. Their second album, More Than Just a Dream, reached a respectable 26 in the US album charts, whereas their first album had struggled (though it reached number 1 in the US Heat charts).

This is Spark:

So What's So Good?

Those of you who have played FIFA 13 will testify as to how unforgettably catchy this song is. Fitz and the Tantrums do not suffer by not using guitars, as the intensity of the backing vocals and percussion make up for it. They try and create soul-based music, without replicating it, which comes through in certain elements of their music.

Michael Fitzpatrick (The 'Fitz' of the band), lead singer and co-writer, is the frontman in this compelling record, with strong lead vocals. The message comes through crystal clear - it's about pent-up energy being released, which fits well with the high intensity music.

Fitz and the Tantrums make indie music with a soul twist with some unique takes. Give them a listen.