Out Today: MGMT - Loss of Life

 MGMT have released their fifth studio album, entitled Loss Of Life today. Four singles were already take from the album including their latest, "Dancing in Babylon", a duet with Chrstine and the Queens. This is their first album in four years, after Little Dark Age and marks the label chnage from Columbia to a New York independet label called Mom + Pop.

WATCH: MGMT - Nothing to Declare

Three more weeks to go to MGMT's fifth studio album 'Loss of Life' and here in the meantime the great video for "Nothing to Declare" that was released this month. Inga Petry, star of the video, who is not only with a lack of upper extremities but was recently diagnosed with breast cancer - she has a GoFundMe to help with expenses during treatment. As always, MGMT's delivery is both surprising and creatively enlightening, showcasing their unique style and musical prowess

WAW: MGMT - In the Afternoon

MGMT have revealed the video for the song "In the Afternoon" which could also be the first single from their upcoming album to be released in 2020. So far we only know that the album will be released on their own label MGMT records. It seems that Tame Impala will have a strong competition in 2020.

Best of 2018- The Album List

2018 has been quite silent and not such active year with news and updates from our end. Musically there were some interesting releases but much weaker with offer (hardly any synth pop) than the previous years in this decade. Regardless of this, every year comes with a certain charm and some records still manage to impress and leave a long-lasting memory.
What was evident, especially in the top albums pool, is that top four albums, in direct or in indirect way link to the LA music scene, and at least two of them feature collaboration with Ariel Pink which means that we have a thematic top five for the first time.
This year on our menu we have top ten favorite albums plus additional ones worth mentioning, also great but did not make such impact like the first ten. Of course there are always other good ones that we missed who might be considered in the years to come along the new releases.

In Review: MGMT- Little Dark Age

Back in 2008 MGMT was quite a discovery for us, in particular for the single "Time to Pretend" which was magnificent both in terms of visuals and sound. Their debut album 'Orracular Spectacular' was among the top 5 Album releases of the year and it turned out to be the ultimate summer soundtrack spawning a whole line up of hits including "Electric Feel" and "Kids". It was a spectacular blend of indie neo-psychedelia with the absolute highlight being back then seeing them live at the Sziget festival in Budapest.

Ten years have passed now since the release of their debut and in the meanwhile the band released two more albums which sadly did not live up to the standard of their debut. In late 2017 MGMT surprised the world with the release of their single "Little Dark Age" which saw them entering dark waters and adopting 80's visual and rhythms. The Album which takes the same title as the first single was officially released on February 8th and after few plays it is clear that the album features a whole variety of sounds and influences. "Little Dark Age" for example leads the dark 80's synthpop inspired section which is also evident on "One Thing Left to Try" and "Me and Michael". On the other hand there is also a strong influence by the LA music scene and in particular Ariel Pink which gives MGMT's indie neo-psychedelia new face by mixing the new sound with hypnagogic pop. The album unfolds a whole variety of sounds and moods from dreamy to rhythmic upbeat tunes all reflected by layered and well imagined concept with twists of liquid elements and quirky 80's midi patches.

So far, four songs have been released from the album and it seems that this will be an album of hits but also as a concept and a whole package. It echoes a good focus, energy and maturity in sound and definitely brings MGMT back in the spotlight by giving 'Orracular Spectacular' a huge challenge. 'Little Dark Age' certainly is the big opener for 2018 and I am sure it will have an impact on the days to come.

Best of 2010- The Singles List

01. Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti- Round and Round/ Bright Lit Blue Skies

02. The Ropes- Love is a Chain Store

03. MGMT- Siberian Breaks

04. Get Well Soon- Angry Young Man

05. Radio Dept- Heaven’s on Fire

06. Warpaint- Undertow

07. The National- Bloodbuzz Ohio

08. Groove Armada- History

09. Beach House - Zebra

10. Crystal Castles- Celestica

11. Clinic- I’m Aware

12. The National  Anyone's Ghost

13. Hooverphonic- The Night Before

14. Groove Armada- Look me in the Eyes Sister

15. New Young Pony Club - Chaos

16. Yeasayer- Madder Red

17. Memorybeach- To The Lighthouse

18. Delphic- Halcyon

19. Janelle Monae- Cold War

20.Andy Bell- Running Out

MGMT- 'Congratulations'

MGMT's second album 'Congratulations' has been released today on April 13, 2010. This is a follow up to their debut album 'Oracular Spectacular' from 2007. The first single from the album "Flash Delirium" was released on March 9, 2010 as a free download.

Best of 2008- The Album List

The big year of Australian electropop, indietronica and alternative dance. What else was hot, see in the list below...

01.Radiohead- In Rainbows [XL]
02.John Maus- Love is Real [Upset The Rhythm]
03.Fleet Foxes- s/t [Bella Union]
04.MGMT- Oracular Spectacular [Columbia]
05.The Foxglove Hunt - Stop Heartbeat [Common Wall]
06.Blondfire- My Someday
07.Black Kids- Party Traumatic [Almost Gold]
08.Ladyhawke- s/t [Modular]
09.Brian Eno & David Byrne- Everything That Happens Will Happen Today [Happen Today]

Best of 2008- The Singles List

01.MGMT- Time to Pretend
02.Radiohead- All I Need
03.Portishead- The Rip
04.Kleerup-Longing for Lullabies
05.M83- Kim and Jessie
06.Fleet Foxes- He Doesn't Know Why
07.The Last Shadow Puppets- Standing Next to Me
08.Brian Eno & David Byrne- Strange Overtones
09.Empire of the Sun- We Are the People
10.MGMT- Electric Feel

Next Wave: MGMT

MGMT are Andrew Vanwyngarden and Ben Goldwasser and the group is formerly known as MANAGEMENT. On November 14, 2007 "Rolling Stone" pegged MGMT as a top 10 "Artist to Watch" in 2008 and they really are something to "Watch". Their music is innovative with so much retro style, mixing synths and psychotropic sounds. They sing about love, youth and nature.

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