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American psychedelic pop band renowned for genre-blending sounds and surreal aesthetics.Formed by Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden at Wesleyan University, MGMT rose from DIY recordings to global fame with their debut album 'Oracular Spectacular' (2007), later embracing experimental directions that challenged mainstream expectations.

• Originally named 'The Management,' they shortened it due to trademark conflicts, accidentally creating their iconic abbreviation when a flyer misprinted it as 'MGMT.'
• Their breakout single 'Time to Pretend' satirized rockstar clichés but ironically became an anthem embraced by the very industry it mocked.
• After rejecting commercial pressures following their sudden fame, their intentionally less accessible second album 'Congratulations' (2010) polarized fans but gained cult acclaim.
• Band members experimented with ayahuasca during the creation of their self-titled third album (2013), influencing its darker, fragmented sound.