{"title":"Foster the People","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Foster the People\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFoster the People formed in Los Angeles in 2009 around Mark Foster, initially with Mark Pontius (drums) and Cubbie Fink (bass; departed 2015). The band signed with Startime International \/ Columbia Records and released their debut Torches in 2011, with the breakthrough single Pumped Up Kicks reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The lineup has progressively contracted, with Foster as the sole consistent member and primary creative force across the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFoster the People's sound combines indie pop, alternative rock, indie rock, synth-pop, and dance-pop with Foster's distinctive vocal delivery and bright synthesizer-driven arrangements. Their work has been widely cited as a defining early-2010s indie pop template.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorches (2011, Startime\/Columbia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupermodel (2014, Columbia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSacred Hearts Club (2017, Columbia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParadise State of Mind (2024, Atlantic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColumbia and Atlantic pressings of the Foster the People catalog have been issued in multiple color variant editions and limited deluxe pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Foster the People typically start with Torches (2011). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pop-vinyl-records\"\u003ePop\/Indie-Pop\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/2010s-vinyl-records\"\u003e2010s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"foster-the-people-torches-vinyl-180g","title":"Torches LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFoster the People's 2011 full-length debut Torches expands upon the indie electronic outfit's '80s synth-meets-'60s psych pop sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540800352439,"sku":"210000037399","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/foster-the-people-torches-lp.jpg?v=1781154312"},{"product_id":"foster-the-people-paradise-state-of-mind-pink-vinyl","title":"Paradise State of Mind LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eShips 8\/16\/24 - Joy as an act of defiance\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540877848759,"sku":"210000090104","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/foster-the-people-paradise-transpink-indie-updated.jpg?v=1781154583"},{"product_id":"foster-the-people-torches-x-140g-color-vinyl","title":"Torches X 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eTorches X (Deluxe Edition) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the acclaimed debut album by Foster the People.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48757809250487,"sku":"210000069163","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/foster-the.jpg?v=1782413411"},{"product_id":"foster-the-people-torches-cd","title":"Torches CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eFoster the People's \"Torches\" is a paradox wrapped in sun-soaked melodies and sharp, sardonic lyrics. While tracks like \"Pumped Up Kicks\" exude an upbeat vibe, the unsettling narratives beneath them reveal a band willing to dance on the line between pop whimsy and introspective depth. This clever juxtaposition makes the album as bewildering as it is enjoyable, forcing the listener to confront what lies beneath the surface of its infectious hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785676665015,"sku":"210000036000","price":11.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1836919.jpg?v=1783045624"},{"product_id":"foster-the-people-paradise-state-of-mind-cd","title":"Paradise State Of Mind CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eFoster the People's fourth studio album, \"Paradise State Of Mind,\" marks a vibrant return after more than three years. With production led by Mark Foster and a creative nod to the late Seventies music scene, the album captures various musical influences while addressing contemporary social themes. The energetic single \"Lost In Space\" sets the tone for a collection that promises both groove and introspection, sure to delight fans new and old alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785683710135,"sku":"210000091569","price":9.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4347258-3200821.jpg?v=1783045644"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/foster-the-people.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}