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New Episodes Every Wednesday
May 20, 2020
By Laura Studarus
Every Wednesday Welcome to Why Not Both Wednesdays. Every week, in partnership with the Why Not Both podcast, we’ll be presenting new podcast episodes that explore how multiple passions inform the inspiring lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. This week we sat down (virtually) with Mark Foster of Foster the People.
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Aug 25, 2017
By Lily Moayeri
If you support Under the Radar‘s Patreon page at the minimum contribution of at least $1.00 a month you get access to our Patreon-only feed featuring exclusive content only available to Patreon supporters. Head over there now to read a Patreon Exclusive Anatomy of a Song article on Foster the People‘s “Loyal Like Sid and Nancy.” More
Foster the People and Dirty Projectors' Dave Longstreth to Also Play
Jan 27, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
A rally in Iowa City this Saturday in support of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is set to feature members of Vampire Weekend (also featuring Dirty Projectors’ Dave Longstreth), rapper and Run the Jewels member Killer Mike, and Foster the People. The Iowa Caucuses are next Monday, February 1, the first chance the people get to vote on who the Presidential candidates will be, hence the timing and location of the rally. More
Festival Happening Now in Gdynia, Poland
Jul 03, 2014
By Julia Underwood
Yesterday was the kick-off to this year’s Open’er Festival. More
Apr 24, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Last night Foster the People stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform Supermodel track “Best Friend.” More
Apr 14, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Recently releasing their sophomore LP Supermodel, Foster the People are currently engaged in a globe-spanning tour. More
Mar 19, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Foster the People’s second album Supermodel is out now. To celebrate, last night the Los Angeles band stopped by The Tonight Show to perform album cut “Coming of Age.” More
New Album Supermodel Out March 18
Feb 21, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Supermodel, the sophomore album from Foster the People is scheduled for release on March 18. More
Jan 14, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Foster the People have announced the upcoming release of their sophomore album, Supermodel. More
DJ project from Foster the People's Mark Foster and Isom Innis
Apr 27, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Despite suffering a violent death yesterday Foster the People‘s Mark Foster and Isom Innis are still keeping themselves busy with a new DJ project called Smims&Belle. More
Apr 26, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
In the music video for their song “Houdini” dance-pop trio Foster the People suffer a horrible death when a piece of rigging crushes them into oblivion. More
Part of Converse’s “Three Artists, One Song Collaboration”
Apr 05, 2012
By Laura Studarus
As previously announced, Foster the People’s Mark Foster has teamed with New Zealand singer/songwriter Kimbra and DJ A-Trak for a track called “Warrior.” The track now has a video. More
New Song "Warrior" Out April 5
Mar 27, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
After bringing together an eclectic mix of musical talent in the form of Gorillaz, LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, and André 3000, Converse has once again tapped three creative musical artists for a special one-off track. More
Dec 08, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Finishing a year that will undoubtedly be remembered as a memorable one, Foster the People have unveiled a music video for their track “Don’t Stop (Color on the Walls).” More
Winners Announced Feb. 12
Dec 01, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Last night the 54th Annual Grammy Awards presented its year’s list of contenders, with Bon Iver coming away big and scoring some of the evening’s higher profile nominations, including Record and Song of the Year (“Holocene”), Best New Artist, and Best Alternative Album. More
From forthcoming album Born This Way: The Remix out November 21
Nov 14, 2011
By Mi Tran
Lady Gaga’s song “The Edge of Glory” which was remixed by Los Angeles band Foster the People has been released. More
Born This Way The Remix Due Out November 21
Oct 21, 2011
By Laura Studarus
A slew of indie and indie-approved artists are busy remixing Lady Gaga’s Born this Way. More
Bring Their "Pumped Up Kicks"
Oct 10, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Over the weekend indie-rock trio Foster the People brought their dance-oriented beats to the set of Saturday Night Live, performing both their hit single “Pumped Up Kicks,” as well as “Houdini” off their debut album Torches. More
Plus Bright Eyes, Fools Gold, Santigold and more!
Sep 19, 2011
By Wendy Lynch Redfern
Check out photos from Day One of ACL Music Festival 2011 in Austin, TX including Big Boi, Bright Eyes, Fools Gold, Foster the People, Futurebirds, James Blake, Kanye West, Kurt Vile, Mavis Staples, Santigold, Smith Westerns and Wild Beasts. We sent photographer Robert Redfield down to capture the action. More
Jul 18, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Foster the People take the “beat” part of their tune “Helena Beat” to a very literal (and funny) place in the new video for the Torches cut. More
Lineup Also Includes The Black Keys and MGMT, Among Others
Apr 11, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
Outside Lands recruits a solid lineup for their 2011 fest. We have the details. More
Plus Foster the People, The Luyas, and Lia Ices
Mar 22, 2011
By Mark Redfern
A review of day one of of
SXSW music 2011, including a recap of sets by Esben and the Witch, Foster the People, Smith Westerns, Lia Ices, The Luyas, Gayngs, and Cults.
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Band Debuts First Video for Self-Titled EP
Feb 07, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
The Los Angeles-based indie rock outfit debuted “Pumped Up Kicks” today, the first music video off their eponymously titled EP. We have the video. More
Interviews
These Kicks Are Made For Pumping
Aug 14, 2017
By Lily Moayeri
Say the words “Foster the People” and invariably the response will be, “Pumped Up Kicks.” The Los Angeles-based group is much more than its perennial, most recognizable hit (with over 310 million YouTube views for its video). More
Feb 20, 2011
By Laura Studarus
“I wasn’t your typical artist-broody, hood over my face, like the star of a Simple Plan music video,” Mark Foster says, laughing. More
Reviews
Jul 10, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Last week was Poland’s Open’er Festival. Now in its twelfth year, the event attracts an impressive array of talent, both from within the country and abroad. More
Jul 09, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Square is the new hip, and rockers without a cause have been replaced with the guys you bring home to meet mom and dad. At least that was the starting vibe Thursday night at El Rey Theatre, as hometown heroes Foster the People took the stage. More
Apr 20, 2011
By Mark Redfern
Day three of Coachella 2011 was already the weakest day in terms of the lineup, so this year’s festival ended with more of a whimper. There were highlights, including some ’80s New Wave legends, and some dancing Danes. And then there was Kanye West. More
Mar 22, 2011
By Mark Redfern
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Mar 17, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Day one of my first go-around at the bacchic excesses that is SXSW, I had a very important realization: there are a lot of people here. Bars, restaurants, clubs—basically anywhere with a door—opens to let artists perform. The streets are, to put it mildly, peopled. Intellectually, I knew this. Physically I’ve not only survived, but also enjoyed, in a variety of packed festival situations. But to borrow a parlance from my hometown of Los Angeles: dude. Here’s the kicker, even with the sea of humanity, it is still quite possible to see quality bands up close and personal. SXSW, you have my heart. More