Stereogum — Last night during Austin City Limits’ first weekend, Japanese Breakfast brought out Magdalena Bay, who’d performed at the fest just a couple of hours earlier. Together they closed the set with “Time To Pretend,” MGMT’s debut single that ... more info

Obscure Sound — Channeling a nostalgic, stylish pop spirit with an array of buzzing synths and soaring guitar lines, “See this Out” is the newly released single from SILENCE REMOVAL MACHINE. Representing the first single from the band’s upcoming album, “See ... more info

Stereogum — POV: It’s 2025 and MGMT’s Andrew VanWyngarden returned to your alma mater to sing his Grammy nominated single “Kids” at your 20th reunion. That all happened last weekend with VanWyngarden returning to the arts college to relive indie pop h... more info

Stereogum — The new Smut song “Touch & Go” is rooted in indie rock history, but not like you’re thinking. Based on the title, you might think the latest Tomorrow Comes Crashing single takes influence from Touch & Go Records, a massively important label ... more info

Obscure Sound — A radiantly psychedelic pop delight from Juno Empire, “Seeds” enamors in its effervescent synth drives and existential thematic pulse — playing as a lush, introspective anthem about reclaiming your place in time. The music project of Alexander ... more info

Magnet Magazine — 15 years ago today, MGMT released Congratulations. Somewhere, there’s an honest soul. The post MGMT Released “Congratulations” 15 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — A melodic melding of synths and guitar complements a life-phase introspection within “What’s Next?” — the new single from Reduction in Force. The San Diego-based project of Mike Mills excels here with a sound bridging past nostalgia and curr... more info

Stereogum — Last year, Brooklyn’s Psymon Spine unveiled their fourth album Head Body Connector, a collection of psych-pop gems with titles like “Ketamine Hot Tub” and “Bored Of Guitar.” Today, the band is announcing a remixed version featuring MGMT,... more info

Obscure Sound — Two recent tracks from Virginia-based artist Caleb L’Etoile showcase an impassioned indie pop appeal, showing shades of Hot Chip, MGMT, and mewithoutyou in its aesthetical drive. “Inverse Living” and “Death Rattle” both succeed with their p... more info

Stereogum — Last year, after a seven-year gap, Tkay Maidza finally followed up her 2016 debut with a new album called Sweet Justice . Today, in the long tail of that album’s promo cycle, the Zimbabwe-born, Australia-raised, LA-based artist is back with a n... more info