The only time I listen to the radio is when I drive. The only time that I drive is when I need something that is not accessible by the subway system (my curling club, Target, Ikea, other things in the 'burbs). I don't even own a car, and use a Zip Car maybe 3 to 4 times a month. The last two times I was oot and aboot I caught the song "Somebody That I Used to Know" by the Belgian-Australian artist Gotye . It's a catchy song - simple melody, easy lyrics, interesting instrumentation, [...]

Only a few people are brave enough to channel 80s' MOR Rock to conjure up a hit these day, but Gotye is a force to reckon with. The Australian rocker has embarked on a venture to channel the best sounds of The Police, Phil Collins and Mike + The Mechanics and come up with a unique sound for his new album Making Mirrors . This track is the one making most waves. It's a great number with a hint of lyrical nostalgia. It's a stark ballad that teeters between a sombre ode to lost love to a brighter look [...]

photos by Diana Wong Kimbra & Gotye @ Bowery Ballroom Gotye 's recently announced giant show at Terminal 5 with Kimbra is SOLD OUT, much like Monday's much smaller Bowery Ballroom show was, and Kimbra was there too... When it finally came time to play the song everyone was waiting for, the guy standing next to me said, "Already?" and then begrudgingly removed his cell phone and started filming the [...]

Government-funded Triple J is Australia's biggest alternative radio station. Triple J is heavily involved in supporting the burgeoning local music scene, as well as bringing the world's best music to its listeners. Beginning broadcasts in 1975, Triple J has helped launched the careers of countless big-name bands. Each year, Triple J holds a countdown of previous year's favorite tracks as voted by the listeners. Broadcasted on Australia Day (January 26), the countdown has become a part of the day's celebrations with countless BBQ's blaring the year's top 100 tracks throughout the day. Here are [...]

Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" is catchy enough with it's simple instrumentation and build-up. 4FRNT remixes this indie jam into an epic electro bash. Try not to get caught singing along. Gotye-Somebody That I Used To Know (Feat. Kimbra) (4FRNT Remix)
Watch the five best covers (so far) of Gotye and Kimbra's 'Somebody That I Used to Know.'
Watch Walk Off the Earth prove they can do their viral Gotye cover live with an 'Ellen' performance.
So, I started recording this one on Friday night. Pretty typical. Then I finished up this evening (It's Saturday night as I type this) and for some reason I got myself worked up about a particular issue. I mean, don't get me wrong. There's not a blue streak of cursing or anything, but I definitely work some stuff out over the course of a couple intros. It'll either be interesting to you or not, but I hope you'll enjoy the music that happens in between! Countdown #89 ***Featuring*** Ben Folds Five The [...]

No, I'm not talking about the inanely and unoriginally titled "Give Me All Your Luvin'," by Madonna (featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A.). To these ears, it's possibly the worst-ever first single from a new Madonna album ( MDNA , speaking of inanely titled, due March 26), a paint-by-numbers pop song that doesn't even attempt to be groundbreaking or an essential part of the Madonna canon. It will likely have a healthy debut on next week's Hot 100 (though not enough to beat Kelly Clarkson to the top), thanks to the double promotional shove of the video's [...]

Gotye and his musical companion Kimbra hit the shores of North America on their first tour on US soil joining forces to support both Gotye's new album, "Making Mirrors", and Kimbra's debut "Vows" out now.

Gotye made his US television debut with his hit song "Somebody That I Used To Know (with Kimbra) and "Eyes Wide Open" on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Watch the video below: Social Bookmarking...

We like Gotye we really do but our love for Kimbra is much stronger! which is why this performance of 'Somebody That I Used to Know' on U.S. soil is worth the watch. Enjoy the fabulous American television debut above. Album ' Making Mirrors ' is available now.
did you miss this last night ? gotye ft. kimbra performing : somebody that i used to know : for original video, go back a few posts . x

Gotye has been making music for almost ten years now and held himself to a saying that rings true in his situation, "persistence always beats resistance" Far more artists have gotten by on substantially less and why not Gotye? Sure his single is played on ten radio stations on the FM dial and turns out to be the biggest ear-worm I've listened to in a while. We're not talking about lightening in a bottle, the dude has paid his dues. Now he's selling out venues everywhere he goes and here in town, the venue was changed [...]

Warner Bros. Records artist Kimbra will be supporting Gotye on his US spring tour. The nationwide run kicks off March 22nd in Washington, DC and will continue through April 12th in San Francisco, CA. Prior to joining the tour, the 21 year-old singer and songwriter will be performing at the SXSW Music Conference in Austin, TX. Originally from Hamilton, New Zealand, Kimbra has been performing her jazz-inflected pop since she was 14. Her Australian debut, Vows, spawned three hit singles, ...

When we first announced Gotye 's upcoming North American tour , the Bowery Ballroom show (2/6) was already sold out. Now the Webster Hall show (3/27) is sold out too and he's added a larger show happening at Terminal 5 on March 25 . It's also been announced that Kimbra , who provides guest vocals on "Somebody That I Used to Know," was added to a number of the North American tour dates including the Webster Hall and the Terminal 5 shows. [...]
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Today we bring you some music from down under thats been turned on its head. Melbourne, Australia-based singer Gotye (pronounced Gauthier for some reason) has been steadily rising in the American pop charts thanks to his infectious single "Somebody That I Used To Know" featuring Kimbra . The original track features a gently swinging Brazilian guitar sample and minimalist elements juxtaposed against a passionate vocal anthem lamenting relationships past. This catchy track plants itself squarely inside your brain after only a single listening, pulling you into Gotye's quirky little world. For a wilder ride check out LA-based [...]

Tweet Did everyone go on about this 6 months ago and I just missed it? Somebody That I Used To Know spent 8 weeks at the top of the Australian charts, and had huge success in other parts of Europe, including becoming the biggest-hit-ever in Poland, spending 15 weeks at the number 1 spot. It passed me by completely. The record and video suddenly seem to be everywhere now though and it's quite something. [...]

Gotye State of the Art Wally DeBacker aka Gotye will be sharing his album, " Making Mirrors " with the US fans tomorrow. He has also launched a US tour and will be coming to a town near you with another amazing aritst, Kimbra, both coming to you from that great country down under. Check out the video taken from The Sydney Opera House performance of "State of the Art" anothe song off his new LP. Kimbra @ Big Day Out 2012 (courtesy of [...]