Fitz and the Tantrums (R&B)

Lead singer Michael Fitzpatrick was a Los Angeles studio engineer and producer until inspiration from an old church organ led to the formation of a Fitz and The Tantrums. Their debut Pickin Up the Pieces, showcases a captivating mix of retro songwriting and new wave aesthetic. Listen to Michael talk about stepping out from behind the scenes of the music business, and hear a live performance of the first song he wrote on his vintage organ before the group's inception. (NPR World Cafe)