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Pumped Up Kicks by Foster The People

Artist Biography For Foster The People

Foster The People Is An Indie Rock/indie Pop Band That Formed In Los Angeles California United States In 2009. The Band Consists Of Mark Foster Vocals Guitar Keyboards Cubbie Fink Bass Vocals And Mark Pontius Drums . The Band Released Their Debut Self-Titled EP In January 2011. The Band's Debut Full Length Album Torches Was Released On May 24 2011 On Star Time/Columbia. Their First Single "Pumped Up Kicks" Was A Sleeper Hit During The Summer Of 2011 And Peaked At #1 On The Billboard Alternative Songs Chart #3 On The Billboard Hot 100 And #18 On The UK Singles Chart. Initially The Solo Project Of Mark Foster He Later Added Fink And Pontius In 2009 Forming A Full Band In The Process. Two Other Musicians Sean Cimino Guitar Keyboards Vocals And Isom Innis Keyboards Vocals Tour With The Band As Additional Members. Discography 1. Albums 2011 - Torches
2014 - Supermodel
2017 - Sacred Hearts Club 2. EPs 2019 - Pick U Up
2020- In The Darkest Of Nights Let The Birds Sing 3. Singles 2011 - Pumped Up Kicks
2011 - Call It What You Want
2012 - Don't Stop Color On The Walls Remixes - EP
2014 - Coming Of Age
2014 - Pseudologia Fantastica Official Website Http //www.Fosterthepeople.Com/ Twitter @fosterthepeople Facebook Http //www.Facebook.Com/pages/Foster-The-People Go To Www.Fosterthepeople.Com And Join Their Email List If You Want To Get Involved Or Just Want A Free Download Of "Pumped Up Kicks"!

Frogtoon Music - Song Info: Pumped Up Kicks

"Pumped Up Kicks" Is A Song By American Indie Pop Band Foster The People. It Was Released As The Group's Debut Single In September 2010 And The Following Year Was Included On Their EP Foster The People And Their Debut Album Torches. "Pumped Up Kicks" Became The Group's Breakthrough Hit And Was One Of The Most Popular Songs Of 2011. The Song Was Written And Recorded By Frontman Mark Foster While He Was Working As A Commercial Jingle Writer. Contrasting With The Upbeat Musical Composition The Lyrics Describe The Homicidal Thoughts Of A Troubled Youth. The Track Received Considerable Attention After It Was Posted Online In 2010 As A Free Download And It Helped The Group Garner A Multi-Album Record Deal With Columbia Records Imprint Startime International. "Pumped Up Kicks" Proved To Be A Sleeper Hit In 2011 After Receiving Significant Airplay On Modern Rock Stations The Song Crossed-Over Onto Contemporary Hit Radio Stations. The Song Spent Eight Consecutive Weeks At Number Three On The Billboard Hot 100 Chart In The United States Making It The First Billboard Alternative Songs Number-One Single To Crack The U.S. Top 5 Since Kings Of Leon's "Use Somebody" In 2009. The Song Was Widely Praised By Critics And It Has Been Licensed For Use In A Wide Range Of Popular Media Since Its Release. "Pumped Up Kicks" Received A Grammy Award Nomination For Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

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