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Foster The People Debut At #8 In US Album Chart

Monday, 06 June 2011 Written by Jon Stickler
Foster The People Debut At #8 In US Album Chart

Los Angeles based trio Foster The People celebrated the release of ‘Torches’ in the U.S with a top 10 chart debut. The band, whose single ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ is currently # 2 on the alternative charts in America, made appearances on ABC’s 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' and 'Last Call with Carson Daly' in the week leading up to the release of the album.

With a sold-out summer U.S tour underway, the band have announced an autumn tour with another round of headlining dates. Kicking off with a performance at Austin City Limits, trailing across North America and back, the band will hit some new cities including Orlando, Indianapolis, Fargo and more.

Before this they’ll be heading to the UK to play the following festivals with more to be announced soon:
 
Sunday 26th June – Glastonbury Festival (John Peel Stage)
Saturday 16th July – Lovebox Festival
Sunday 17th July – Latitude Festival
 
The band will release ‘Torches’ in the UK on Monday 27th June with the single ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ out Monday 20th June.
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