[MUSICK] more from mgmt in 2010

By now, everyone knows MGMT.

The psychedelic-pop duo took less than a year to blow up in the indie scene, after key placement on Rolling Stone’s “Bands to Watch in 2008” list and a killer set at Bonnaroo that same year. Touring with big names like Beck and M.I.A. in 2008 and hitting the road with legendary Sir Paul McCartney this past summer hasn’t hurt MGMT’s rise to the top.

Their debut full-length Oracular Spectacular dropped in late 2007 giving indie pop fans and electronica lovers alike memorable beats and mystical vocals that never got old. “Electric Feel,” “Weekend Wars” and “Kids” have become smash hits both in the indie scene and mainstream, building a crucial fanbase for Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden.

And it's not all about album sales and radio play. Marketing plans have picked up on the universal appeal of MGMT's sound, using “Electric Feel” in the video game soundtrack for NBA 2k10 as well as having many artists cover certain singles, including Katy Perry and the Kaiser Chiefs.

See what old people think about MGMT’s “Kids”:



MGMT confirmed that their forthcoming album will be titled Congratulations. It is slated for release in 2010. The band has been playing the title track, as well as “Song for Dan Treacy" and “It’s Working”, of the new album at a few of their recent shows.

Take a listen:



Keep an ear out for more work by MGMT before Congratulations drops. The boys seem to be doing their fair share of collaborations (i.e. “Pursuit of Happiness” by Kid Cudi )

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