Pumped Up Kicks

About Pumped Up Kicks

"Pumped Up Kicks" is a song by indie-pop band Foster the People. It was released as the band's debut single on September 14, 2010, and the following year was included on their EP Foster the People and their debut album, Torches. "Pumped Up Kicks" became the group's breakthrough hit and was one of the most popular songs of 2011. The song was written and recorded by frontman Mark Foster while he was working as a commercial jingle writer. Contrasting with the upbeat musical composition .

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About this song

Credited to

Foster The People

Album

Ultimate Summer Songs Mix: Beach Party, Pool & Barbecue Hits · Track 17 of 8 · Longest track on the album

Released

May 18, 2026

Duration

4:31

Ranking

#1 most played Foster The People track on Foxsoundi

On Last.fm

2,924,882 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Ultimate Summer Songs Mix: Beach Party, Pool & Barbecue Hits