Wouter André "Wally" De Backer (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋʌutər ˈɑndreː də ˈbɑkər]; born 21 May 1980), [1] known professionally as Gotye (/ ˈ ɡ ɒ t i eɪ / GOT-ee-ay, French:, Dutch: [ɡoːˈtɕeː]), is a Belgian-born Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

May 31, 2024 · Gotye had the biggest-selling hit of 2012 with 'Somebody That I Used To Know', but then disappeared. So what happened?

The official music video for “Somebody That I Used To Know” by Gotye, featuring Kimbra. From the album Making Mirrors. Get the song here: https://gotye.lnk.t...

Mar 20, 2021 · Gotye (real name: Wouter ‘Wally’ De Backer) is a Belgian-born Australian singer who shot to fame following the success of his 2011 single Somebody That I Used to Know. The Grammy-Award winner caused a stir after the release of his first album Boardface , and gained further recognition for his sophomore album Like Drawing Blood .

Dec 1, 2024 · But as soon as Gotye appeared he vanished, dropping his nuclear song and whisking away to whatever planet birthed him. Or, he went back to Australia (he's Belgian and was raised in Australia). And what did Wouter André "Wally" De Backer — aka, Gotye — do then?

Dec 31, 2024 · Gotye, the Belgian-Australian singer, became a global sensation with his hit “Somebody That I Used To Know.” The song topped charts worldwide, and he won many awards. But where did Gotye go after that? Gotye, whose real name is Wouter De Backer, captured our hearts with his unique voice and style.

Jul 6, 2024 · Everything changed for Gotye when a track from his third album Making Mirrors was released 13 years ago, in July 2011.

Nov 23, 2020 · Gotye, whose real name is Wouter "Wally" De Backer, has not released another album since "Somebody That I Used to Know" became a hit. Where is Gotye now, and what is he up to?

Mar 26, 2025 · Gotye’s Band Preps New Album As Doechii Scores Her First Top 10 Hit With “Somebody That I Used To Know” Sample Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images News March 26, 2025 10:59 AM By Abby Jones

Gotye, born as Wouter De Backer, is a Belgian-born Australian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has released one remix album and three studio albums till date, the most famous one being ‘Making Mirrors,’ which featured the super hit single “Somebody That I …