Video: Foster the People, ‘Pumped Up Kicks’

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L.A.’s Foster the People have expanded their band with two more members since we last saw them at the Satellite (formerly Spaceland), but the buzz surrounding the electro-pop group has grown into a massive swarm within the last month as they put their energy into not one but two residencies during January. To cap off their busy month, they also released a long-awaited EP which includes the new single “Helena Beat” and bears the same name as their initial hit, “Pumped Up Kicks.” With the latter crowned as one of 2010’s summer hits, they have finally released a video for the tune which had them comfortably riding waves into the industry’s welcoming arms. Although most bands save the “This-is-what-we-do-on-tour” type of video for a song later on in their career, Foster the People seem to be fine with offering this laid-back clip featuring live performances, rehearsals and a couple of well-known venues around L.A.

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Foster the People plays April 17 at Coachella.