Torches is one of my favorite albums of 2011, and Pumped Up Kicks is one of the most catchiest tunes in my music library. Helena Beat gets the visual treatment with the release of its video today. If you haven't already, check out their album. It doesn't contain a single track worth skipping, screaming of potential yet to be discovered.
We brought you news of the Foster The People track "Helena Beat" all the way back in January , but now it's been given the visual treatment to go with it. continue reading >>
Foster The People , banda que estos últimos meses ha estado en boca de todo mundo ha estrenado un nuevo video para su tema " Helena Beat " el cual está incluido en su EP debut y su LP, el cual salió al mercado el 23 de mayo de este año y lleva por título Torches . El video nos hace recordar las películas de Road Warrior o Mad Max, estelarizadas por Mel Gibson.
After the success of their single "Pumped Up Kicks," Foster The People have returned with a video for their Torches single "Helena Beat," which seems to combine 'Lord of the Flies' and 'Mad Max.' Check out the post-apocalyptic video below ..
Foster The People credit the Beach Boys for inspiring their catchy electronic-pop tunes. Lead singer Mark Foster is Ohio raised and LA based, fully living the 'surfin' safari' dream with the band's debut album Torches . Teaming up with friends Mark Pontius (drums and percussion) and Cubbie Fink (bass and backing vocals), the trio create addictive synth anthems that you'll be playing on repeat. Seriously. You've been warned. Listen to the indulgent "Helena Beat" Helena Beat by Foster The [...]
Photo via Foster the People's Facebook page Indie electronic music is the sensation that is sweeping the nation. Yes, cliche I know, but with groups such as, Passion Pit, MGMT and other similar-sounding bands riding up the totem pole for indie dance supremacy, it is no surprise that people are eating up these bands like candy. The same can be said for Foster the People . Infectious, upbeat drums, and a vocal delivery from Mark Foster that may bring to mind Michael Angelakos, Foster the People is making a name for themselves in the indie [...]
Thanks to This Song Is Sick for posting this song. It's sick... By now, you should've heard "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People, and you should realize how awesome it is. This time, Skeet Skeet takes the song, adds ... Continue reading
Occassionally a band comes along that really grabs everyone's attention and imagination and, it seems, that Foster The People are such a band. Having already gained wide acclaim for their single Pumped Up Kicks , this week sees the release of their debut album Torches , an intelligent & charming pop record that exemplifies a wonderful versatility. Opener Helena Beat is an upbeat track that immediately grabs you; infused with electro sounds & vocals that will surprise many who had them pin-pointed merely as an indie band with a penchant for the [...]
Foster the People - Torches // Happy Friday Vagabonds! A few upbeat tunes from LA based, Foster the People to get you ready for the weekend… I’m especially loving “Helena Beat”. Check out their new album, Torches . Love, love, love. Enjoy! Latest tracks by Foster The People Music to your ears - from mine - with love.
Foster The People - Show Review: June 17, 2011, Le Nationale, Montreal, QC Friday, June 17, an eventful day to say the least! With an interview and review scheduled I sat at a coffee shop in front of the venue. I made sure to get there at least a half hour in advance – in case of any problems… I got up and headed to venue in advance. Door was locked - weird… I discovered that the Foster The People’s show had been switched locations last minute from Club Lambi to Le Nationale. With [...]
L.A.'s Foster the People should probably document its incredible timeline for anyone hoping to capitalize on Hype Machine . It seems like only a few short months ago, their breakout single Pumped Up Kicks was making the rounds. I'd be willing to bet that whoever scouted and signed them to Sony Music is rolling in accolades right now. It's not often that a band enters a major label as indie to enjoy immediate major chart success. Seeing as the band's debut Torches has barely been officially out for a month now, Saturday night's [...]
Foster The People showcase their power to be the next psychedelic-pop parvenu ready to purloin the place MGMT once had with their break out “ Time To Pretend.” This time around the Los Angeles trio charmed indie music lovers with their psychedelic-power hit single “Pumped Up Kicks.” A melodious misleadingly but infectious tale of an unsupervised recluse on the verge of shooting up a school; “Better run, better run, outrun my gun”– oddly enough ample pop to make the perfect summer soundtrack. Undoubtedly, the ideal track to make their mark as indie hotshots. [...]
Haven't posted some e-dubble for a while, a while back he released his first proper single, one that you actually have to pay for! It's about time too, for sure we're big fans of free music, but that man had been too damn kind to us. After dropping 54 FF's, a mixtape and several other song releases e-dubble deserves some serious $$$, the track 'Changed My Mind' was ace too, and if you have enjoyed e-dubble's music even a fraction of the amount we have, then he totally deserves your 79 pence. I can't really think of a better artist [...]
Foster The People are riding high on their debut full-length album ' Torches ' and its hit single " Pumped Up Kicks ". The band are gearing up to bring their debut album on the road with a extensive North American tour set to kick off June 16 in Boston. The band's debut album, which was released in May, has thrusted the L.A. band into the spotlight, landing them a series of sold-out performances. Check out the band's tour itinerary below. Tour dates: JUNE 16, 2011 Boston, [...]
While Adele's album was recent (and wonderful), it's also mostly an intense album about breakups and relationships which doesn't necessarily spell out S-U-M-M-E-R-F-U-N. So I was delighted to get my hands on Foster The People's "Torches". I haven't been able to listen to an album all the way through without skipping any tracks in quite a while, it manages to be incredibly fun music without losing any integrity. It takes a whole different kind of genius to write well crafted pop songs and this album is a 100% indie pop gem. Blast it at high volume for the next three [...]
I need you to remind me to relax. I'm a work-aholic by nature. That's not quite right. I'm super fucking lazy, but there is a guilt inside me that keeps me working. Working quiets the voices that tell me I am a failure, that I never reached my potential. I need someone to tell me to take a vacation. That it's time to kick back. Otherwise, I burn my vacation days working from home, or perhaps staying home sick because I burned that candle too long at both ends. I probably just gave [...]
Can you already feel the heat approaching? (Sorry to those who live in the Southern Hemisphere, where it's, er, cold.) It’s about the middle of 2011 now and I think it’s safe to conclude that summer this year will be filled with a load of energetic electronic music. Leading the trend is trio Foster the People from Los Angeles, with their debut album ‘Torches’ dropping later this month. Before giving the album a listen, I must say that I’ve already fallen deeply in love with their EP, featuring the three hits ‘Pumped [...]
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My first listen through Foster The People's (@fosterthepeople) full-length yielded a very mild response. While tracks originally found on the EP such as "Pumped Up Kicks" and "Helena Beat", re-mixed and slightly more polished, sounded as distinctive and well-crafted as ever, many of the additional tracks felt more like filler, and others barely made their mark at all. After becoming more acquainted with Torches , though, several of the songs grew on me, and the rest I came to appreciate. It was difficult not to fall for the familiar beats and deep keyboard rhythms [...]
If there’s one band you should be listening to it should be the most talked about band of 2011 right? Foster The People showcase their power to be the next psychedelic-pop parvenu ready to purloin the place MGMT once had with their break out “ Time To Pretend.” This time around the Los Angeles trio charmed indie music lovers with their psychedelic-power hit single “Pumped Up Kicks.” A melodious misleadingly but infectious tale of an unsupervised recluse on the verge of shooting up a school; “Better run, better run, outrun my gun”– oddly enough ample pop to make the perfect [...]
Just in case you have had your hands firmly pressed up to your ears oblivious to the winds of hype, it's time to take a listen to Foster the People . Pumped Up Kicks provided the band with their footprint on the music scene, and fans of the band have been waiting with zeal for Torches . Crafting joy filled electropop, Foster The People's motivation seems to revolve around sunny beaches, happening boardwalks and impromptu dance paritie s. Listen to Houdini below and buy the album here . Also, be sure to check out our latest S loane Companion for another [...]
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