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Mash-up Artist Wait What Presents This Is Real Life

by Andrew Boni on August 31, 2010

in Mash-ups

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The second mixtape from Wait What entitled This is Real Life brings us a fresh collection of killer mash-ups perfect for your weekend dance party. From P. Diddy & Black Rob vs. Sleigh Bells to Nas vs. MGMT & Justice to Crystal Castles vs. Drake, Wait What gives mash-up duos like The Hood Internet and The White Panda a run for their money.

Wait What, aka Charlie K., has decided to adopt a pay-what-you-want model for This is Real Life, with all proceeds going to 826 Valencia which supports youth writing. [read more…]

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MGMT – “It’s Working” Music Video

by Andrew Boni on June 16, 2010

in Electronica,Indie Pop,Video

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Check out the new music video for the opening track off of MGMT’s sophomore album, entitled “It’s Working.” Directed by French graphic designer So Me, the video is both less disturbing than the “Kids” video and less trippy than the “Time to Pretend” video. Fear not though, because that’s actually not a bad thing. So Me’s creation is interesting enough without monsters and acid trips. [read more…]

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MGMT's Sophomore Album Congratulations Available for Stream

by Andrew Boni on March 22, 2010

in Uncategorized

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It seems to be happening more and more nowadays: albums get leaked online weeks before they’re slated for official release. It’s happened to some of the most anticipated albums of the past year: The Blueprint 3, Blakroc, Contra, Man on the Moon, the list goes on. MGMT’s latest album Congratulations is no exception; the followup to 2008′s smash hit Oracular Spectacular wasn’t supposed to be released until mid-April, yet copies of the album are floating around the web.

Instead of trying to fight the leak though, the guys have seemed to embrace it.

From their site:

Hey everybody, the album leaked, and we wanted you to be able to hear it from us. We wanted to offer it as a free download but that didn’t make sense to anyone but us

My take on the album? They definitely have a different sound. Whether that’s good or bad, I can’t say after only 2 listens through the album. I’m definitely noticing much more use of the guitar and less keyboard though. The songs seem rather slow and bland compared to such gems as “Time to Pretend,” “Electric Feel,” and “Kids.” [read more…]

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Two tracks from MGMT's Second Album Congratulations Surface

by Courtney Allessio on March 10, 2010

in Uncategorized


Look what the cat dragged in.

I was delighted to see an unfamiliar track by MGMT on the front page of The Hype Machine today only to find out it was one of TWO leaked tracks from MGMT’s newest creation Congratulations.

Congratulations drops April 8th, but these tracks make for a satisfactory preview. Now that everyone in their mothers know the first nine or ten do-do-dos of ‘Kids,’ it’s time to hear a new sound from these boys. And I have to say I like what I hear.

‘Flash Delirium’ has a nice, matured sound that is reminiscent of Of Montreal and Hot Chip. It seems they’ve taken more driving elements from Oracular Spectacular (i.e. ’4th Dimension Transition’ and ‘Of Moons, Birds & Monsters’) and refined them a bit with this breezy, mystical feel.

‘Congratulations’ is a little slower, a ballad if you will, but there’s something simultaneously soothing and psychedelic about it.

I dig, how about you? [read more…]

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Kid Cudi Feat. MGMT & Ratatat – Pursuit of Happiness

by Andrew Boni on February 18, 2010

in Uncategorized

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Just came across the video for “Pursuit of Happiness” by Kid Cudi feat. MGMT & Ratatat. This is off of Cudi’s Man on the Moon, which dropped last year. If you notice, that’s Drake standing next to Cudi. Why he’s in the video and MGMT/Ratatat aren’t I have no idea. I guess since Drake owned 2009, he gets to to whatever he wants.

Anyway, it’s a decent video, even though I’m not a big fan of the song. Check it out. [read more…]

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Elderly People Review MGMT's Music Video "Kids"

by Andrew Boni on October 25, 2009

in Uncategorized

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The Breakfast at Sulimay’s gang is back and better than ever. In this webisode, our three lovable senior citizens (Bill, Ann, and Joe) agree to do their first ever video review, which just so happens to be of MGMT’s “Kids.” As usual, Joe makes some heartfelt, insightful comments. He even bust out a quote from the legendary American poet Ogden Nash. Ann and Bill on the other hand, inject a bit of their wacky humor into the mix.

What I found to be little weird, however, was how there was an audience listening to them. I guess they’ve turned into local celebrities? I don’t know. It’s a far cry from when they used to sit down in a diner booth with one cameraman.

Memorable quotes (in order of appearance):

“Oh shit … ohh…HOLY CHRIST…run baby, run!” —Ann
“Some sick son of a bitch did that one,” —Ann
“Look at that kid screaming…that’s child abuse…I’m gonna wack that guy,” —Ann
“Oh look at that bastard,” —Ann

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Remix Fridays: MGMT, Drake, Justice, Wu-Tang, Kid Cudi, Ratatat, Kings of Leon, Phoenix, Imogen Heap, Feist, Yeah Yeah Yeahs & More

by Andrew Boni on October 23, 2009

in Uncategorized

remix-fridays-5For this week’s Remix Friday, we’ve got some tight jams that are sure to make their way onto your weekend playlist. The remixed tracks are songs originally done by MGMT, Drake, Justice, Wu-Tang, Kid Cudi, Ratatat, Kings of Leon, Phoenix, Imogen Heap, Feist, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The remixing artists are Chiddy Bang, Matamatics, Starters, Benny Benassi, DJ Slink, Alex Metric, Diplo, and A-Trak. Listen to all of them and enjoy.

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Kia Soul Collective in Philadelphia Sept. 25-27

by Andrew Boni on September 19, 2009

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For everyone out there who’s going to be in the Philly area this weekend, go and check out the Kia Soul Collective. It’s a free three-day music festival that will feature a number of great acts, including Popo, Amanda Blank, The Drums, Francis and the Lights, and MGMT. When was the last time you went to a free music festival that actually had a decent lineup? There will also be a number of DJs there including Paul Devro, Sammy Slice, DJ Sega, Nick The V, Dirty Joe South, and Dave P.

The festival will be held over near center city at the 23rd Street Armory. Oh, and don’t worry if you’re in Boston and can’t make it, because the festival is making its way up here in a few weeks. I’ll keep you posted on that once they finalize the lineup.

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