Divine Fits
Divine Fits | |
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 Divine Fits performing at Pappy & Harriet's in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Indie rock, art rock |
| Years active | 2011–2013 |
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Divine Fits was an
Alex Fischel (Spoon).[1][2] The group released their debut album, A Thing Called Divine Fits, in 2012 on Merge Records
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History
The group formed in late 2011, after Daniel and Boeckner discussed forming a band together.[3][4] Their first public performances were in Austin, Texas, where they had a surprise showing before having their official debut.[5]
Their first album, Austinist and The Austin Chronicle praising the band.[8][9] AllMusic scored it 4 out of 5 stars.[10]
On November 16, 2012, the band made their television debut on Late Show with David Letterman.
On June 5, 2013, Divine Fits premiered two new singles, "Ain't That The Way" and "Chained to Love". on Operators alongside Boeckner and Macedonian-American musician Devojka.
Members
- Britt Daniel – vocals, guitar, bass, synthesizer, keyboards, piano, percussion, harmonizer
- Dan Boeckner – vocals, guitar, synthesizer, bass
- Sam Brown – drums, percussion
- Alex Fischel– synthesizer, guitar, keyboards, piano, organ, celeste
Discography
- A Thing Called Divine Fits (2012)
References
- ^ Levy, Art. "Divine Fits To Play First Show In Austin". Prefix Mag. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ^ Hogan, Marc. "Britt Daniel Has Another New Non-Spoon Band: Spl:t S:ngle". Spin Magazine. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ^ Shepard, Susan. "Divine Fits Chat About Lame Supergroups and Their Very Real Band". Spin Magazine. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ^ Burger, David (August 7, 2012). "New band Divine Fits will headline Thursday's Twilight Concert". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ^ "Divine Fits Play Surprise First Show In Austin, Texas". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ^ Swiatecki, Chad. "Divine Fits Play All the Songs They've Got at First Official Gig". Spin Magazine. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ^ Thompson, Steven. "First Listen: Divine Fits, 'A Thing Called Divine Fits'". NPR. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
- ^ Lester, Ryan. "Divine Fits - Official Debut at Beerland [Show Review]". Austinist. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ^ Curtin, Kevin (August 2, 2012). "Flaggin' A Ride: the Divine Fits' Official Live Bow". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ^ Phares, Heather. "A Thing Called Divine Fits". Allmusic. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
- ^ "Divine Fits at The Parish, Austin, TX, USA". Setlist.FM. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
External links
- Official website (Archived)
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