Foster the People - Houdini

Probably my favorite song from Torches, Foster the People have released a super creative video for the track "Houdini".  Did you ever wonder what would happen if one of the most popular bands got killed in a horrible video shoot accident?  Well if you did, this could be a possible outcome.  Mark and the boys are unceremoniously crushed under a lighting rig and in a very profitable move, the production crew opts for a little help in the form of Kuroko/Bunraku-style acts of puppetry, which is a huge form of entertainment in Japan and has been for many, many years.

I like the video because like the other Foster the People videos, it doesn't take itself seriously at all and has a good time making fun of itself.  There's also choreography from the guys which was exciting as well.  Watch the video and leave me a comment as far as what you thought of it.

Mark Foster, A-Trak , and Kimbra - Warrior

Total Luchador Madness all up in this bitch!!

The video for Converse's latest "3 Artist 1 Song" entry is for the song "Warrior" by Mark Foster, A-Trak and Kimbra.  Now, while Mark Foster is really only on the chorus, can you not hear Foster the People all through the track.  It would totally fit on Torches without even trying hard.  I am not familiar with A-Trak but I am going to be and can you not just totally fall in love with Kimbra each and every time she opens her mouth.  I have so much love for her it's not funny.  Amazing track and a super cool video.  I kind of hate that its an advertisement for Converse shoes and Journeys but it could be worse and after all we get a freaking killer song out of it.

Foster the People - Helena Beat

It's kind of weird for me to be actually blogging about an American band since my musical tastes have become so varied and most American music just isn't as good as I want it to be but Foster the People have blown me away. In this video the guys find themselves trapped in a dsytopian society where the kids are a cross between the Wildlings of Thunderdome and the children from Lord of the Flies. The imagery used is stark and cold showing how in this world, the kids running it are no better than animals. There is even a scene where a boy is riding a hobby horse with a pig head instead of a plastic horse's head. The song is an amazing blend of indie sensibilities with pop subtext thrown in for good measure. The chorus and hook are very catchy but not as memorable as the one from Pumped Up Kicks. This track is one of my favorite off the album and I think it's a good solid release.