Friday, July 4, 2008
MGMT
If you haven't heard of MGMT, it will only be a matter of time until you do. They've been featured in countless publications and blogs as artists to watch. They're a Brooklyn-based band with a Pychadelic pop, Indie Rock, and Synth-pop sound. It's a mix of sounds that you wouldn't quite think would work well together, but MGMT (pronounced "Management". If you say the letters out themselves, you lose all your hipster credibility, bud.) makes it work. The band sounds a bit like the Flaming lips and Arcade Fire, so they're bound to be popular with hipsters. The song sort of reminds me of Bright Eyes' "Take it Easy (love nothing)" in a way. The band's latest release, Oracular Spectacular, has received positive reviews. They're currently on tour in Europe, but you can catch them In Boston, Ma on July 23rd in the Paradise Rock Club. So if you're in the area, I definitely suggest to catch them live if you can.
Here's an interesting tidbit: Gucci's latest menswear line was inspired by the band. Who said music doesn't inspire fashion anymore?
This is probably my favorite song off their album: "Kids"
Their myspace
Their official site
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