Foster the People

Foster the People’s knack for crafting earworms is no secret, but catching them live is a different story. Their shows have a way of flipping familiar tracks on their head, sneaking in unexpected arrangements and stretching out the hooks you thought you knew by heart. “Pumped Up Kicks” might have been the song that got stuck in your head for a summer, but it’s the deeper cuts and new material that tend to steal the spotlight in person. The band’s sound has grown up without losing its restless energy, and their setlists reflect that—equal parts nostalgia and surprise. If you haven’t seen them since the Torches days, you’ll find a group that’s more confident and playful with their catalog. It’s a rare chance to hear those shimmering synths and sly lyrics in a room full of people who know every word.