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Gotye

Australian electronic pop producer behind "Somebody That I Used to Know," a surprise global hit during 2012.
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Like Drawing Blood 2006 Like Drawing Blood
 
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Making Mirrors 2011 Making Mirrors
 
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Gotye

Gotye - Artist Details

Active

2000s - 2020s

Born

May 21, 1980 in Bruges, Belgium

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Electronica Alternative/Indie Rock Indie Electronic Pop Trip-Hop

Also Known As

Wally De Backer
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