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    Local Band We Love: Foster the People

    Ever since my friend Wendy Fonarow, also known as the Professor of Indie Rock, introduced me to Foster the People, I have not been able to stop listening to their…

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    By Rachel Reynolds • May 11, 2010 • 1 min read

    Ever since my friend Wendy Fonarow, also known as the

    Professor of Indie Rock, introduced me to

    Foster the People, I have not been able to stop listening to their single “

    Pumped Up Kicks.” It’s at least a 3-times a day habit, and it was even worse before! Jason gave it a spin this morning during

    Morning Becomes Eclectic

    and you can hear it streaming below. It’s super catchy and perfect for fans of MGMT ‘s danceable debut. Enjoy!

    Foster the People – Pumped Up Kicks

    UK’s The Guardian featured them as a band of the day today and I hear that they should have a full length out next year. Definitely keep an eye on these locals.

    RR

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      Rachel Reynolds

      Producer, 'Morning Becomes Eclectic'

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