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United States Foster the People is an American indie pop band that gained international recognition with their hit single "Pumped Up Kicks" and has since evolved their sound across multiple albums and tours.
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Request A ShowFoster the People signed a multi-album record deal with Startime International, an imprint of Columbia Records. This partnership provided the band with major label support and was crucial in their early career for promoting 'Pumped Up Kicks' and their debut album 'Torches'. Mark Foster retained North American publishing rights for his music.
Foster the People entered a deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing for the control of their music publishing rights outside of North America. This expanded their global reach for music licensing and distribution.
Sirius XM radio's Alt Nation channel was one of the first outlets to extensively play 'Pumped Up Kicks,' significantly contributing to the song's early success and viral spread. Mark Foster credited Sirius XM's airplay as a key factor in the band's breakthrough.
Clear Channel's major-market programmers played a role in the crossover success of 'Pumped Up Kicks' into top 40 radio, following a presentation of new music that highlighted the song's danceable groove.
The song "Don't Stop (Color on the Walls)" from "Torches" was licensed for a commercial by Nissan Motors, showcasing the band's music in advertising campaigns.
The song "Call It What You Want" was licensed for inclusion in the video game "FIFA 12," reaching a global audience through popular entertainment media.
Foster the People collaborated with the electronic duo The Knocks on tracks such as "Ride or Die" and "All About You," indicating shared musical projects and potentially cross-promotional efforts.
Foster the People collaborated with the electronic duo Louis the Child on the vibrant single "Every Color." This collaboration expanded their presence within the electronic music scene.
The group teamed up with Canadian DJ Deadmau5 to release the single "Hyperlandia" in 2021, a collaboration that had been in development since 2016.
Foster the People signed a new record deal with Atlantic Records ahead of the August debut of their album, 'Paradise State of Mind' in 2024.
In November 2021, the band performed "Torches X" concerts at The Wiltern, which were live-streamed worldwide via the Moment House platform. This partnership enabled a global audience to experience their anniversary performances.
Foster the People formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2009. The band was founded by Mark Foster, who, after several years as a struggling musician and jingle writer, established the group. Mark Foster was joined by Mark Pontius on drums in 2009 and Cubbie Fink on bass shortly thereafter. Their early breakthrough came with the song “Pumped Up Kicks,” which quickly achieved viral success after being posted online. This led to a record deal with Startime International, a Columbia imprint, in May 2010. The band refined their live performances through club shows and significant appearances at music festivals like South by Southwest.
Following the release of their debut album, “Torches,” in May 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” became a major crossover hit, climbing to number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The album also produced other notable singles such as “Helena Beat” and “Houdini.” The band received three Grammy Award nominations for “Torches” and “Pumped Up Kicks.” They toured extensively for two years, performing 295 shows in 16 months by July 2012, solidifying their global presence. Their second album, “Supermodel,” released in March 2014, was preceded by the single “Coming of Age” and reached number three on the Billboard 200. Cubbie Fink departed from the band in September 2015.
In July 2017, Foster the People released their third studio album, “Sacred Hearts Club,” officially integrating touring members Isom Innis and Sean Cimino into the lineup. The album featured the song “Sit Next to Me,” which reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved quadruple platinum certification by the RIAA. After leaving Columbia Records, the band continued to release singles and a new EP, “In the Darkest of Nights, Let the Birds Sing,” primarily created remotely during 2020. Mark Pontius left the band in October 2021. Their fourth album, “Paradise State of Mind,” was released in August 2024, preceding the departure of Sean Cimino.
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