Grammy-Nominated Indie Pop Band; Known for "Pumped Up Kicks"; Billboard Music Award Winner

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Foster the People Biography

Foster the People is an American indie pop band based in Los Angeles, California, known for its influence in alternative and pop music. The group began as a solo project by multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Mark Foster, who started the band after working as a commercial jingle writer and musician in Los Angeles. Foster was later joined by bassist Cubbie Fink and drummer Mark Pontius, forming the original lineup. The band's name originated from frequent mispronunciations of its initial moniker, "Foster and the People."

Foster the People gained widespread recognition with the single "Pumped Up Kicks," which received significant airplay on KROQ and achieved viral success online. The track is RIAA Diamond-certified and has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, earning the band a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and the Billboard Music Award for Top Rock Song. The band's debut album, "Torches," reached number eight on the U.S. charts and garnered three Grammy Award nominations for both the album and "Pumped Up Kicks."

The group followed with its second album, "Supermodel," produced by Paul Epworth, which reached number three on the Billboard 200. This release showcased a broader range of instrumentation, including horns, pedal steel guitar, harpsichord, synths, and a mix of analog and programmed percussion. Foster the People expanded its lineup with Isom Innis and Sean Cimino, both former touring members, for the third studio album, "Sacred Hearts Club." The album featured the 4x Platinum single "Sit Next to Me," which spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and accumulated over 200 million streams worldwide.

On the fourth studio album, "Paradise State of Mind," produced by Mark Foster and Isom Innis, the band explored classic disco and dance-funk influences, drawing inspiration from artists such as Nile Rodgers, Giorgio Moroder, and Prince. Foster the People supported the album with live performances at venues including Bowery Ballroom in New York City and The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, as well as an appearance on NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

Foster the People has achieved nearly 8 billion worldwide streams and close to 2.5 billion lifetime YouTube video views. The band's combination of pop songwriting, indie aesthetics, and dance-driven production has established it as a significant presence in the indie pop and alternative music scenes. Foster the People continues to evolve its sound while maintaining the energetic style that has attracted audiences around the world.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2026.

Foster the People Videos

Foster The People - Pumped up Kicks

Foster The People - Pumped up Kicks

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Foster the People is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Foster the People for your event is $200,000 and above. Foster the People generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Fitz and the Tantrums, T-Pain, Walk The Moon, Nelly and The All-American Rejects. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Foster the People for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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