The ONE Viral Song That Changed Gotye's Life!! 😲

It’s not every day a musician has a hit and then regrets the virality of it later, but that’s exactly what happened to Gotye. So, what was his reaction after this song rose up the charts? In interviews he mentions how he felt the weight of attention and expectations bearing down on him, causing self-consciousness and anxiety. Despite his mixed feelings about being known primarily for one hit, Gotye found himself unable to shake off the lingering influence of his past success and the relentless pressure to replicate it. The success from “Somebody That I Used To Know” is really no other. To put it into perspective. As of November 1, 2022, the video for "Somebody That I Used to Know" reached a remarkable milestone, garnering 2 billion views and 13 million likes on YouTube. Additionally, it secured the top spot in the annual Rage Fifty countdown. You may be thinking this type of notoriety is great but where is he now?
Although Gotye ceased producing and releasing music under his stage name, the artist remains highly engaged, collaborating with a band known as The Basics. The musical direction and aesthetic of The Basics diverge significantly from Gotye's solo work, yet he and his fellow band members have maintained a consistent output of music in recent years.