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{{Short description|Indie rock band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name             = The Happy Fits
| image            = [[File:The Happy Fits in Concert (Ross).jpg|thumb|]]
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| caption          = The Happy Fits at the [[List of music venues in Los Angeles|Teragram Ballroom]] in [[Los Angeles]] on Nov. 27, 2021 
(Pictured: Ross Monteith)
| origin           = [[Pittstown, New Jersey]]
| genre            = [[Indie rock]]
| years_active     = 2016–present
| website          = https://www.thehappyfits.com/
| current_members  = *Calvin Langman
*Ross Monteith
*Luke Davis
}}

'''The Happy Fits''' is a 3-piece indie rock band from [[Pittstown, New Jersey]], formed in 2016 and managed by [[Ayad Al Adhamy]] of Diamond City MGMT.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Happy Fits|url=http://www.masqueradeatlanta.com/attraction/the-happy-fits/|access-date=2022-01-07|website=The Masquerade|language=en-US}}</ref name=":6" /> The band was formed by lead vocalist and celloist Calvin Langman and guitarist Ross Monteith, with the addition of Luke Davis as drummer following the release of their debut EP ''Awfully Apeelin'.''<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Sterdan |first=Darryl |date=2020-09-04 |title=Now Hear This: The Happy Fits {{!}} What Could Be Better |url=https://tinnitist.com/2020/09/04/now-hear-this-the-happy-fits-what-could-be-better/ |access-date=2022-07-15 |website=Tinnitist |(contracted; show full)and #17 on the Spotify’s Top 50 Viral Global Charts.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-19|title=Indie-Pop Trio THE HAPPY FITS Discuss Their Brand New Album, ‘What Could Be Better’, Their Upcoming US Tour and More! {{!}} All Access Music|url=https://music.allaccess.com/the-happy-fits/|access-date=2022-01-12|language=en-US}}</ref> Following the success of their EP, Davis joined as an official member, and in 2017, all three members dropped out of college to pursue the band full-time.<ref name=":
36" />

== History ==
The Happy Fits' sound is distinct for its use of cello, drums, and six-string guitars with no bass to create their upbeat, rock sound, lyrically tackling heavy themes despite their playful rhythms. They have listed [[The Killers]], [[Arctic Monkeys]], [[Violent Femmes]], [[Alabama Shakes]], and [[Bombay Bicycle Club]] as influences to their music.<ref name=":6">{{Cite news |title=The Happy Fits Deliver Fresh And Snappy Pop On 'What Could Be Better' (contracted; show full)7}}</ref> The Happy Fits ended the year with a national, headlining tour, "What Could Be Better", with openers MAGS, Snarls, and Phoneboy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Major |first=Michael |title=The Happy Fits Announce Third Album 'Under the Shade of Green' |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/The-Happy-Fits-Announce-Third-Album-Under-the-Shade-of-Green-20220629 |access-date=2022-07-15 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2022, the band continued 
to tour andwith their ''WCCB'' Tour and performed at Napa, California's [[BottleRock Napa Valley|BottleRock Festival]]; Atlanta, Georgia's [[Shaky Knees Music Festival|Shakey Knees Festival]];  and Milwaukee, Wisconsin's [[Summerfest]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dowell |first=Isabel |date=2022-05-12 |title=The Happy Fits - Cut It Out Magazine |url=https://cutitoutmag.com/the-happy-fits-review/,%20https://cutitoutmag.com/the-happy-fits-review/ |access-date=2022-07-15 |language=en-US}}</ref>

The Happy Fits announced their 3rd LP, ''Under the Shade of Green,'' to be released August 26, 2022.<ref name=":4" />

== Discography ==

=== Studio Albums ===
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|+List of Albums
!Title
(contracted; show full)* Calvin Langman – lead vocals, cello
* Ross Monteith – vocals, guitars
* Luke Davis – backing vocals, drums

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