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MGMT, formed in 2002 as The Management by Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser in Middletown, Connecticut, quickly evolved into a defining act in indie pop and psychedelic-influenced rock. Renamed MGMT in 2005, the duo gained global attention with their 2007 breakthrough, Oracular Spectacular, blending catchy melodies with experimental psychedelia. Today, MGMT has released five studio albums and earned multiple nominations and awards, including nominations for Best New Artist and Kids (Best Pop Duo/Group with Vocals) at the Grammys, plus a Best Remixed Recording win for the Justice remix of Electric Feel. Their sound spans indie pop, synth-pop, neo-psychedelia, and indie rock, rooted in pop accessibility and inventive soundscapes.