Gotye, the one-hit wonder behind the viral 2010s anthem “Somebody That I Used to Know,” is turning 46 today.

Not a lot of music directed at children does well on the pop charts in the United States. Despite this, Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know” samples a famous children’s song. Gotye explained why he ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These days, it's impossible to scroll without hearing Doechii's "Anxiety" creeping up on Us — and that melody sounds eerily ...

A light guitar strum—sampled from Brazilian maestro Luiz Bonfá’s “Seville”—oscillates back and forth, before merging with a spare xylophone solo. Hushed, melancholic vocals disrupt the hypnotic ...

For his fans, Gotye’s YouTube mash-up made entirely from covers of his hit “Somebody That I Used to Know” is one doozy of a love letter. The Belgian-Australian artist (real name Wally De Backer) ...

It’s no secret that Wally DeBacker, AKA Gotye, loves when his musical creations are set to animation. The Australian musician goes to great lengths to utilize visuals throughout his performances, ...

Aided by a "Glee" cover and the singer's appearance on "Saturday Night Live," the song sells a whopping 542,000 downloads. By Gary Trust Fueled by a “Glee” remake and his appearance on “Saturday Night ...

Long regarded the Holy Grail for many Australian artists, cracking the American market is incredibly difficult with many having tried and failed before him - think of Kylie Minogue’s efforts across ...

Sometimes, breaking through is just a matter of being different. Consider the song at the top of Billboard's Hot 100 this week, Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used to Know' (Featuring Kimbra). It's spare, ...

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Last year's biggest hit is also the Grammy winner for record of the year: Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" earned one of the night's top trophies. It was Gotye's third ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gotye, a driving force in music in the early 2010s, is celebrating a major milestone. After delivering one of the most ...