Based in Brooklyn, New York City, this US band comprises Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden. The duo met at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, and formed MGMT aka the Management in 2002, initially as a vehicle for their experiments with synthesizers and drum machines. Over time the experiments morphed into a full-blown project. The Time To Pretend EP was released on the independent Cantora Records label at the start of 2005, and revealed the duo's penchant for both early Flaming Lips-style psychedelic pop and retro new wave stylings. After graduating from Wesleyan, the duo toured in support of the EP and relocated to New York after signing a contract with Columbia Records. Their debut album was recorded with the Flaming Lips' producer David Fridmann, and released digitally in October 2007 (and via conventional means at the start of the following year). The playful Oracular Spectacular blended healthy doses of glam rock and new wave with psychedelia and acid folk, with Fridmann's superb production helping making sense of the duo's sometimes overreaching ambition.
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MGMT News
MGMT to open for Paul McCartney in Boston
Duo will support the former Beatle at two Fenway Park shows
- Jun 29, 2009
MGMT settle dispute with French government
They also thank France for their 'wonderful food'
- Apr 27, 2009
MGMT, Flaming Lips, Klaxons for Electric Picnic 2009
The Irish festival also features the likes of Fleet Foxes, The Walkmen and ESG
- Apr 15, 2009
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MGMT announce show at Prospect Park Bandshell
They will perform Brooklyn park on July 1
- Mar 10, 2009
- 1 comments
MGMT: ''Time To Pretend' is about a praying mantis'
Band give bizarre interview at Shockwaves NME Awards
- Feb 26, 2009
MGMT YouTube Videos
MGMT - Time To Pretend (04:20)
HI-RES QUICKTIME: www.court13.com MGMT Time To Pretend (c) 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
MGMT "Kids" Video (04:34)
HD Version: www.itsjonsalmon.com Article about the video www.canyon-news.com About Abby and Rafael: www.myspace.com/abrafever Just to set the story straight: the facepainted kids in the video are a boy and girl from...
MGMT - Electric Feel (03:58)
HI-RES QUICKTIME: court13.com MGMT Electric Feel (c) 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
MGMT - Time to Pretend (04:21)
Fan made video with footage from BBC Planet Earth Trailer and music from MGMT- Time to Pretend (Oracular Spectacular). Made for fun before official video was released. Thanks to everyone for the kind comments....
MGMT Reviews
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Brooklyn’s glam psychonauts hit the final chapter of their amazing year. France (November 17)
- Nov 28, 2008
- 6 comments
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Brooklyn boys of the moment bring some peace and love to the south coast. Digital, Brighton (May 19)
- May 30, 2008
- 1 comments
