Divine Fits

No Country For New Nashville on Divine Fits

Formed by Spoon’s Britt Daniel and Wolf Parade/Handsome Furs’ Dan Boeckner, along with along with Sam Brown and Alex Fischel, Divine Fits are something of a supergroup. With one album, A Thing Called Divine Fits, under their belt, they’ve proven capable of forging a fresh, unique take on indie rock, worthy of their other projects’ reputation without sounding like a copy of any of them. Though they’re a relatively new band, Divine Fits have already made a big splash (boosted by their pedigree, sure, but mostly due to their talent), and are making their Bonnaroo debut with a prominent slot in the biggest tent. more at nocountryfornewnashville.com

RollingStoneReviews on Divine Fits

3.5 Stars
Spoon's Britt Daniel and Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner are both true coffee achievers: high-energy dudes who tend to write tightly wound songs. So it's no shock that their side band is a genuine synthesis. more at rollingstone.com

KCRW's Jason Bentley on Divine Fits

Played "Ain't That The Way" 06/07/2013 11:11 am

Pretty Much Amazing Best 2012 on Divine Fits

#38 A Thing Called Divine Fits

Buzz Bands LA on Divine Fits

Who: Divine Fits at the Outdoor Theatre 
In 3 or Fewer Words: Spoon, fork and knife. 
Memorable Because: "We're called Divine Fits. This is not a beautiful day," Britt Daniel said, wilting in the oppressive late-afternoon sun in Indio. Well, now, that depends. Because the songs from "A Thing Called Divine Fits," lock-jawed, feral and tighter than your Coachella wristband, seemed a perfect palate-pleaser considering the mashed-potatoes folk that would follow on this stage from Of Monsters and Men. Daniel's project with Dan Boeckner (Wolf Parade/Handsome Furs) and Sam Brown (New more here

Spinner Best of 2012 on Divine Fits

#7 The indie rock gods giveth and they taketh away. And so while 2012 will be remembered as the year that we lost Handsome Furs to a sad divorce, it will also be known as the year that we gained Divine Fits...full article here

TheOwlMag on Divine Fits

Divine Fits A Thing Called Divine Fits [Merge Records]

Britt Daniel, Dan Boeckner, and Sam Brown are all successful seasoned musicians in their own right. The formation of super group Divine Fits sparked intrigue and stirred up speculation about whether a band could be more than the sum of its talent. Speculation ends with the release of the band’s debut album appropriately titled A Thing Called Divine Fits. The verdict? Just short of divine.

The eleven track album is equal parts Spoon frontman Daniel as it is Wolf Parade/Handsome Furs contributor Boeckner, who each take turns in the lead vocal role throughout. With two such distinct vocalists, this division of labor plays tricks on your ears and can bias the way the listener hears the song – for instance with “Would That Not Be Nice,” Daniel’s vocals paired with the musical arrangement can con you into thinking that you’re listening to Spoon’s latest single. By that same token however, what A Thing Called Divine Fits does have is an eclectic aesthetic from new wave revival (“Baby Get Worse” and “The Salton Sea”), to the stripped down (“Civilian Stripes”), to an updated version of Boys Next Door‘s “Shivers.”

Daniel, Boeckner, and Brown’s first effort together will likely be a feisty contender for a spot on many Best of 2012 lists this year. Each of the tracks on the album could solidly and confidently stand alone as a hit single, but the tracks’ distinction leads to an album whose aftertaste lacks cohesion — and that lack of cohesion is what holds A Thing Called Divine Fits back from greatness.

KCRW's Jason Bentley on Divine Fits

Played "" 11/13/2012 11:13 am

KCRW's Jason Bentley on Divine Fits

Played "Interview With Dan Wilcox" 11/13/2012 11:28 am

KCRW's Jason Bentley on Divine Fits

Played "Would That Not Be Nice" 11/13/2012 11:24 am

Buzz Bands LA on Divine Fits

Happy Sunday: ► The supergroup of Britt Daniels, Dan Boeckner and Sam Brown, Divine Fits , play the Fonda Theatre in support of their album "A Thing Called Divine Fits" (out now on Merge). That's their Brian Butler-directed video above for "Would That Not Be Nice," Cold Cave open with their new lineup. [Check out "A Little Death To Laugh." ] ► Electric Guest , NO and the Colourist all team up at El Rey Theatre. [NO also plays with Mighty Forces as more here

Buzz Bands LA on Divine Fits

Britt Daniel (Spoon), Dan Boeckner (Wolf Parade) and Sam Brown (New Bomb Turk) have been hinting at their new supergroup Divine Fits for a while now, and their respective fans have especially been on the edge of the seats since a snippet of "My Love Is Real" was heard in a teaser video posted back in May. The driving synth-pop tune can now be heard in its entirety and a 7-inch single (with "I Was Born in a Laundromat" as the B-side) will be available July 31 via Merge Records. They're based in L.A. for now more here

3hive on Divine Fits

Divine Fits is a new side project/new band/supergroup made up of Britt Daniel from Spoon, Dan Boeckner from Handsome Furs and Wolf Parade, and Sam Brown from New Bomb Turks. They are releasing their ... more at 3hive.com

KCRW's Chris Douridas on Divine Fits

Played "Baby Get Worse" 09/16/2012 5:45 am