Fitz and The Tantrums is a soul-influenced pop band founded in 2008 by Michael Fitzpatrick. According to Fitzpatrick, the band pulls much of their influence from classic songs of the Motown and Stax record labels, and features “snazzy dressed brass bands and feel-good retro ballads.” Fitz and The Tantrums is made up of Michael Fitzpatrick, Noelle Scaggs, James King, Joseph Karnes, Jeremy Ruzumna, and John Wicks.