Foster the People is an indie rock band from Los Angeles, California. The band started in October 2009. Members include Mark Foster on keyboards, guitars, and vocals; Mark Pontius on drums; and Cubbie Fink on bass and backing vocals.
NPR credits their rise to fame on getting play on The Hype Machine and performances at South by Southwest. They have a single EP called Foster the People EP.
The band is best known for their song «Pumped Up Kicks», which came in at number 32 on Australia's Triple J Hottest 100 of 2010.
They will be playing at the 2011 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Sunday, April 17.

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