“Walking into the studio making 'Scared Hearts Club,' it was important for us as artists to write a joyful record, but using joy as a weapon because joy is the best weapon against oppression; it's the best weapon against depression.”

American musician, singer, and songwriter

Mark Derek Foster is an American musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the lead singer and founder of Foster the People. He formed the band in 2009 with Mark Pontius and Cubbie Fink, after years of trying to build a successful group. Foster broke through with Foster the People and went on to lead the band through four studio albums: Torches in 2011, Supermodel in 2014, Sacred Hearts Club in 2017, and Paradise State of Mind in 2024. His public profile is closely tied to his work as a frontman and songwriter.