Wouter "Wally" De Backer (born 21 May 1980), also known professionally by his stage name Gotye (pronounced GOH-tee-ay) is a Belgian-Australian multi-instrumental musician and singer-songwriter. The name "Gotye" is derived from "Gaultier" (or "Gautier" or "Gauthier",) the French equivalent of "Wouter" ("Walter" in English.) Gotye's voice has been compared to Sting and Peter Gabriel, some fans even going to the extent of mixing Gotye's vocals with tracks by The Police.
He has released three studio albums independently and one album featuring remixes of tracks from his first two albums.
De Backer is also one-third of Melbourne indie-pop trio The Basics, who have independently released three studio albums and numerous other titles since 2002.
He has won five ARIA Awards and received a nomination for an MTV EMA for Best Asia and Pacific Act.
I love-love-LOVE his lyrics! All my favorites of are 100% originality. They speak of betrayals, loneliness, ignorance, and departure. All things we have felt collectively but never heard our own... more
I love-love-LOVE his lyrics! All my favorites of are 100% originality. They speak of betrayals, loneliness, ignorance, and departure. All things we have felt collectively but never heard our own words sung out to us so powerfully. That is what Gotye has brought to us- that music has neglected lately, our voice. A personal connection to the songs. Its so exhilarating.
Still sitting in the waiting room, waiting for my moms appointment to be finished!!! I've been sitting in this chair for an hour, and I finished Mockingjay. I have nothing to do now, so I'm listening... more
Still sitting in the waiting room, waiting for my moms appointment to be finished!!! I've been sitting in this chair for an hour, and I finished Mockingjay. I have nothing to do now, so I'm listening to this song then watching Aaron's vlog