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Foster the People is an American indie pop band formed in Los Angeles in 2009 by Mark Foster. They gained fame with their viral hit 'Pumped Up Kicks' in 2010, which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a #1 Alternative hit.
Foster the People has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 30 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition.
Foster the People works in indie pop originating from United States (Los Angeles). As a music artist at the "mainstream" level, Foster the People has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader indie pop scene. They are signed to a major label.
With a Gap Score of 30/100, Foster the People's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (mainstream). Contributing factors: minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.