Gotye
Born: 21 / 5 / 1980
Location: Australia
Wouter André "Wally" De Backer (born 21 May 1980), known professionally as Gotye ( GOT-ee-ay), is an Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known for his breakthrough single "Somebody That I Used To Know" of his third and most recent album Making Mirrors released in 2011.
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Aussies Top Shazam List
'Dance Monkey' and 'Somebody That I Used To Know' are two of the top songs to be discovered on Shazam.
Favourite Aussie Collabs: John Farnham, Gotye & Kimbra, Fanning Dempsey National Park & More
Whether it’s Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue going goth or Josh Pyke and Gordi teaming up for a folk ditty, here are some of our all-time favourite Aussie collabs.
FISHER To Rework Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used To Know'
FISHER shared the news about the collaborative remix on Instagram this week, with the song itself set to land next Friday, 9 February.
What happened to Gotye? The story of Australia's bravest songwriter
Gotye has not gone anywhere. De Backer is an artist, composer, a singer and songwriter that does, and has done everything on his own terms.
BENEE Shares Stunning Gotye Cover For 10th Anniversary Of 'Somebody That I Used To Know'
“I wish that I had written it."
This Aussie Artist Was One Of Spotify's Most Streamed In The Last Decade
The only Aussie to make their 10th anniversary list...
Live Review: Sydney Festival: Gotye Presents A Tribute To Jean-Jacques Perrey
"His little giggles and smirks at the audience as he hit his sampler with the next strange sound or gave the vibraslap a whack proved that he's there because he loves it and enjoys the crowd reaction."
Gotye To Join Zammuto Onstage At Last Aussie Gig
Well, that ought to help ticket sales
Daniel Johns, Gotye & More Join Triple J Beat The Drum Line-Up
Triple j are going all out for their 40th
'There Will Be No New Gotye Music'
"Wait, maybe there will be. I’m not entirely sure right now."
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