Gotye announces North American tour, coming to Raleigh

Australian indie sensation Gotye has been riding high on the wave of his album Making Mirrors and its breakout single "Somebody That I Used to Know" since its release early this year. Now Wally De Backer, better known by his stage name, is ready to hit the road and go straight to fans.

Gotye's tour will bring him across continent and to the Raleigh Amphitheater on Monday, October 1. Missy Higgins and Jonti will open the show. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 8, at 10 a.m. via the Progress Energy Center box office and Ticketmaster outlets. Prices range from $40 to $69, including fees.

Check out Gotye's SNL performance of "Eyes Wide Open" as well as his digital short featuring Andy Samburg and Taran Killam, below.