Post by uptowndragon on Aug 9, 2011 9:52:00 GMT 7
Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
Hot off the heels of an amazing performance at Lollapalooza this weekend, Foster The People continues to light up the radio and sales charts in the US. “Pumped Up Kicks” is cementing itself as THE song of the summer.
News Release: Sony Music Malaysia
Check out these amazing stats as well as a full re-cap of the Lollapalooza press coverage below.
“Pumped Up Kicks” is now TOP 25 POP RADIO in the US at #22. The song was the #4 greatest gainer at Top 40 this week with a total of 33.6 million in audience across all formats (+6.7 million this week)
The song is charting at FOUR different US radio formats – reached #1 Alternative, approaching #1 AAA, and already Top 20 Hot AC and Top 25 CHR.
"Pumped Up Kicks" is currently #3 on iTunes in the US - the highest position to date - and Columbia Records’ highest selling track on iTunes this week. This is also the biggest single week sales yet for "Pumped Up Kicks" at iTunes with over 126k sold this week (+53%). The song is certified Gold with over 738k sold to date and charting above new singles from artists like Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, OneRepublic and Drake.
Torches sales continue to soar, with sales up 11% this week alone. The album has averaged 9 straight weeks of 10k+ sales following their 33k sales debut. The album has sold over 138,000 sold to date and is currently #5 on iTunes US.
The band put in an AMAZING performance at Lollapalooza this weekend with over THIRTY THOUSAND in attendance. Check out the crowd from this photo Mark Foster tweeted at the weekend:
ALSO…
Weezer played a cover of Foster The People's 'Pumped Up Kicks' on their North American tour earlier this week - Rivers Cuomo and co give nod to fellow LA band!!
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO: www.nme.com/news/weezer/58500
Check out what the press are raving about the band:
USA Today
www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2011-08-06-lollapalooza-2011-coldplay_n.htm
“it was People's own ultra-cool mover and shaker Pumped Up Kicks, one of this summer's biggest breakouts, that sent the crowd into shrieks and spirited singing.“
Spin.com – 20 Must-Hear Artists at Lollapalooza + Backstage with Lolla
www.spin.com/gallery/20-must-hear-artists-lollapalooza-2011?page=18#main
www.spin.com/articles/backstage-lollapalooza-peter-gaston?id=8520784676
www.spin.com/articles/foster-people-cover-neil-young
Esquire.com – “Helena Beat” included in 2011 Lollapalooza playlist
www.esquire.com/the-side/music/lollapalooza-2011-best-bands-6181795#fbIndex5
Perez Hilton- Posted both “Helena Beat” and “Pumped Up Kicks” You Tube Streams!
perezhilton.com/2011-08-06-foster-the-people-pumped-up-kicks-live-at-lollapalooza
perezhilton.com/2011-08-07-foster-the-people-helena-beat-live-at-lollapalooza
“LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!”
“Such a great performance!”
“Band of the year!!!”
Rollingstone- Interview + Live Photos
www.rollingstone.com/music/blogs/festivals/foster-the-people-on-the-benefits-of-newfound-fame-20110806
www.rollingstone.com/music/blogs/festivals/coldplay-bright-eyes-girl-talk-tinie-tempah-launch-fiery-lollapalooza-20110806
“It was the band’s first trip to Lolla, but they’re far from under-the-radar: their fans sang along throughout their set”
Billboard- Things Seen and Hear Friday
www.billboard.com/events/lollapalooza-2011-15-things-seen-heard-Friday-1005301772.story#/events/lollapalooza-2011-15-things-seen-heard-Friday-1005301772.story
“LA. Indie-dance trio Foster the People kept hips shaking during its sun-soaked afternoon set.”
Chicago Sun Times: Picked as – MOVIN’ ON UP artist
www.suntimes.com/entertainment/6861017-417/lollapalooza-a-jam-packed-pop-music-cattle-call.html
“The trio’s full-length debut, “Torches,” earlier this year proved much more than a mere frame for a one-hit wonder, so FTP’s afternoon slot on a main stage should be both worthy and exciting.”
Chicago Sun Times: Live Review
blogs.suntimes.com/music/2011/08/lollapalooza_foster_the_people.html
“They’re still exploring who they are as a band, and they played the day’s most eclectic set – evolving from dreamy, keyboard-laden grooves to ill-advised R&B to throwaway love ditties and, near the end, a straight cover of Neil Young’s “Heart of Gold.”
Time Out Chicago: Live Review + Friday Recap
timeoutchicago.com/music-nightlife/audio-file-blog/14884775/lollapalooza-2011-Friday-foster-the-people
timeoutchicago.com/music-nightlife/audio-file-blog/14884587/lollapalooza-2011-Friday-recap
“Rarely at this festival have I ever seen a mob of kids packed quite as densely as they were in front of the Sony stage for Foster the People.”
“Foster the People were the clear winners of the day, drawing a headliner-sized mob. Mark Foster was genuinely and endearingly shocked by insanity that resulted from the band’s debut album, Torches. It’s a short record, but every freaking Manchester-meets-Malibu tune sounded like a hit.”
Relevant magazine- Live Review
www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/blog/26407-lollapalooza-day-1
“When a band can pull out every single album cut and it plays like a huge hit with a gigantic crowd, you know they’re on the cusp of something big. And that’s what Foster the People ensured on the first day of Lollapalooza.”
Idolator- Live Photos
idolator.com/5965892/foster-the-people-lollapalooza-photos/foster-the-people-lollapalooza
“Mark Foster, Mark Pontius and Cubbie Fink — better known as Foster The People — certainly pumped up the masses during Day 1 of Lollapalooza yesterday.“
City Pages - Live Review
blogs.citypages.com/gimmenoise/2011/08/lollapalooza_2011_muse_perry_farrell_bloody_beetroots.php
“The people have been fostered.”
Brooklyn Vegan- Live Photos
www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2011/08/lollapalooza_20_10.html
Laist
laist.com/2011/08/06/la_bands_break_the_seal_at_lollapal.php
“August 5 with a huge showing by some of LA’s hottest homegrowns and transplants including Foster The People…”
B-Sides- Live Review
bsides.myx.tv/lollapalooza-2011-day-one-recap/
Refinery 29 – Filter Magazine After Party Not to Miss
www.refinery29.com/boys-booze-and-air-conditioning-the-lolla-after-party-you-can-t-miss
Hot off the heels of an amazing performance at Lollapalooza this weekend, Foster The People continues to light up the radio and sales charts in the US. “Pumped Up Kicks” is cementing itself as THE song of the summer.
News Release: Sony Music Malaysia
Check out these amazing stats as well as a full re-cap of the Lollapalooza press coverage below.
“Pumped Up Kicks” is now TOP 25 POP RADIO in the US at #22. The song was the #4 greatest gainer at Top 40 this week with a total of 33.6 million in audience across all formats (+6.7 million this week)
The song is charting at FOUR different US radio formats – reached #1 Alternative, approaching #1 AAA, and already Top 20 Hot AC and Top 25 CHR.
"Pumped Up Kicks" is currently #3 on iTunes in the US - the highest position to date - and Columbia Records’ highest selling track on iTunes this week. This is also the biggest single week sales yet for "Pumped Up Kicks" at iTunes with over 126k sold this week (+53%). The song is certified Gold with over 738k sold to date and charting above new singles from artists like Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, OneRepublic and Drake.
Torches sales continue to soar, with sales up 11% this week alone. The album has averaged 9 straight weeks of 10k+ sales following their 33k sales debut. The album has sold over 138,000 sold to date and is currently #5 on iTunes US.
The band put in an AMAZING performance at Lollapalooza this weekend with over THIRTY THOUSAND in attendance. Check out the crowd from this photo Mark Foster tweeted at the weekend:
ALSO…
Weezer played a cover of Foster The People's 'Pumped Up Kicks' on their North American tour earlier this week - Rivers Cuomo and co give nod to fellow LA band!!
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO: www.nme.com/news/weezer/58500
Check out what the press are raving about the band:
USA Today
www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2011-08-06-lollapalooza-2011-coldplay_n.htm
“it was People's own ultra-cool mover and shaker Pumped Up Kicks, one of this summer's biggest breakouts, that sent the crowd into shrieks and spirited singing.“
Spin.com – 20 Must-Hear Artists at Lollapalooza + Backstage with Lolla
www.spin.com/gallery/20-must-hear-artists-lollapalooza-2011?page=18#main
www.spin.com/articles/backstage-lollapalooza-peter-gaston?id=8520784676
www.spin.com/articles/foster-people-cover-neil-young
Esquire.com – “Helena Beat” included in 2011 Lollapalooza playlist
www.esquire.com/the-side/music/lollapalooza-2011-best-bands-6181795#fbIndex5
Perez Hilton- Posted both “Helena Beat” and “Pumped Up Kicks” You Tube Streams!
perezhilton.com/2011-08-06-foster-the-people-pumped-up-kicks-live-at-lollapalooza
perezhilton.com/2011-08-07-foster-the-people-helena-beat-live-at-lollapalooza
“LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!”
“Such a great performance!”
“Band of the year!!!”
Rollingstone- Interview + Live Photos
www.rollingstone.com/music/blogs/festivals/foster-the-people-on-the-benefits-of-newfound-fame-20110806
www.rollingstone.com/music/blogs/festivals/coldplay-bright-eyes-girl-talk-tinie-tempah-launch-fiery-lollapalooza-20110806
“It was the band’s first trip to Lolla, but they’re far from under-the-radar: their fans sang along throughout their set”
Billboard- Things Seen and Hear Friday
www.billboard.com/events/lollapalooza-2011-15-things-seen-heard-Friday-1005301772.story#/events/lollapalooza-2011-15-things-seen-heard-Friday-1005301772.story
“LA. Indie-dance trio Foster the People kept hips shaking during its sun-soaked afternoon set.”
Chicago Sun Times: Picked as – MOVIN’ ON UP artist
www.suntimes.com/entertainment/6861017-417/lollapalooza-a-jam-packed-pop-music-cattle-call.html
“The trio’s full-length debut, “Torches,” earlier this year proved much more than a mere frame for a one-hit wonder, so FTP’s afternoon slot on a main stage should be both worthy and exciting.”
Chicago Sun Times: Live Review
blogs.suntimes.com/music/2011/08/lollapalooza_foster_the_people.html
“They’re still exploring who they are as a band, and they played the day’s most eclectic set – evolving from dreamy, keyboard-laden grooves to ill-advised R&B to throwaway love ditties and, near the end, a straight cover of Neil Young’s “Heart of Gold.”
Time Out Chicago: Live Review + Friday Recap
timeoutchicago.com/music-nightlife/audio-file-blog/14884775/lollapalooza-2011-Friday-foster-the-people
timeoutchicago.com/music-nightlife/audio-file-blog/14884587/lollapalooza-2011-Friday-recap
“Rarely at this festival have I ever seen a mob of kids packed quite as densely as they were in front of the Sony stage for Foster the People.”
“Foster the People were the clear winners of the day, drawing a headliner-sized mob. Mark Foster was genuinely and endearingly shocked by insanity that resulted from the band’s debut album, Torches. It’s a short record, but every freaking Manchester-meets-Malibu tune sounded like a hit.”
Relevant magazine- Live Review
www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/blog/26407-lollapalooza-day-1
“When a band can pull out every single album cut and it plays like a huge hit with a gigantic crowd, you know they’re on the cusp of something big. And that’s what Foster the People ensured on the first day of Lollapalooza.”
Idolator- Live Photos
idolator.com/5965892/foster-the-people-lollapalooza-photos/foster-the-people-lollapalooza
“Mark Foster, Mark Pontius and Cubbie Fink — better known as Foster The People — certainly pumped up the masses during Day 1 of Lollapalooza yesterday.“
City Pages - Live Review
blogs.citypages.com/gimmenoise/2011/08/lollapalooza_2011_muse_perry_farrell_bloody_beetroots.php
“The people have been fostered.”
Brooklyn Vegan- Live Photos
www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2011/08/lollapalooza_20_10.html
Laist
laist.com/2011/08/06/la_bands_break_the_seal_at_lollapal.php
“August 5 with a huge showing by some of LA’s hottest homegrowns and transplants including Foster The People…”
B-Sides- Live Review
bsides.myx.tv/lollapalooza-2011-day-one-recap/
Refinery 29 – Filter Magazine After Party Not to Miss
www.refinery29.com/boys-booze-and-air-conditioning-the-lolla-after-party-you-can-t-miss
