Winning no less than three ARIA Awards in 2011, Best Pop Release, Best Male Artist and Single of the Year ('Somebody that I Used to Know'), Gotye is among the best well-known musicians of the moment. His talents as songwriter and singer are doubled by his achievements as multi-instrumental musician. Yet, Gotye is unquestionably not a 2011 discovery, as the artist has other awards to boast within his musical career.
Gotye in Australia
Gotye, Wouter DeBacker, by his real name, is of Belgian-Australian origin. His songs were first played on the Australian radio back in the early 2000s.
At the time, Gotye started playing with fellow singer-songwriter Kris Schroeder under the name of 'The Basics'. They released 4 albums together between 2004 and 2010.
At this time of his job, Gotye stands out by the type of the CDs for his tracks, notably those in the Boardface album, together with the artist crafting each CD cover individually and after that releasing them around.
Platinum profits for 'Like Drawing Blood' album
Gotye's second album, 'Like Drawing Blood', earned the public's love and vast recognition for the artist. The album was certified Platinum for sales in Australia and, in 2006, it brought Gotye nomination for an ARIA Award for best independent launch. Recognition followed in the European music world as well, beginning with 2008, for hits like 'Hearts a Mess' and 'Coming Back'.
International success
Nowadays Gotye enjoys worldwide success and recognition, being often compared to titans in the music market like Sting. The most up-to-date album Gotye (DeBacker) launched was 'Making Mirrors', for which he collaborated with fellow artist Kimbra for that single 'Somebody that I used to know'.
The single acquired the public's focus and votes, moving up rapidly in the ARIA singles chart, regardless of the insufficient airplay on industrial radios.
Gotye in 2012
Currently, Gotye has reached 8 times the Platinum status with more than 560,000 units sold throughout the globe. The beginning of 2012 has marked a fresh phase in Gotye's music profession: he made his debut on the American tv on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in which he sang hits such as:
'Somebody That I used to Know' with Kimbra; 'State of the Art'; 'Eyes Wide Open'.
Fans are looking forward to 2012 activities, festivals and live shows to enjoy more of Gotye's show.
In the meantime, his single 'Somebody That I Used to Know remains' in the top rated of single charts. The artist's official web site supplies up-to-date information relating to the different activities where Gotye performs to be able to get tickets ahead of time and see your favourite artist.
Purchasing tickets through the official supply can also be more affordable, but you need to get way ahead. For instance, the Coachella Music & Arts Festival, organized in Indio, CA, on April 22, has sold-out. Stay tuned in for upcoming occasions!
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