Foster the People is an American indie pop band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2009. It currently consists of lead vocalist Mark Foster, lead guitarist Sean Cimino, keyboardist Isom Innis, and drummer Mark Pontius. Foster founded the band in 2009 after spending several years in Los Angeles as a struggling musician and working as a commercial jingle writer. After Foster's song "Pumped Up Kicks" became a viral success in 2010, the group received a record deal from Startime International and gained a fanbase through small club shows and appearances at music festivals. After releasing their debut album Torches in May 2011, "Pumped Up Kicks" became a crossover hit on commercial radio in mid-2011 and eventually reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The record also featured the singles "Helena Beat" and "Don't Stop". The group received three Grammy Award nominations for Torches and "Pumped Up Kicks".
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie pop, alternative rock, indie rock, dance-pop, indietronica, neo-psychedelia |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Startime, Columbia |
| Members | Mark Foster, Sean Cimino, Isom Innis, Mark Pontius |
| Past members | Jacob "Cubbie" Fink |
About Foster the People
Pop/rock band whose track "Pumped Up Kicks" went viral in 2010, which led to them signing with Startime International. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The band also received a Grammy nomination for the song in 2012.
Achievement of Foster the People
Their 2011 album Torches, which featured "Pumped Up Kicks," was certified platinum. It was followed up with the 2014 album Supermodel.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Foster the People
Indie pop groups from Los Angeles.. Alternative dance musical groups.. Neo-psychedelia groups.
Latest information about Foster the People updated on July 28 2021.
