MGMT Mocks Pop Music in New Single
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In their new single, “Kids,” MGMT mocks the culture of popular music.
Introducing the new single
MGMT have unveiled a new single, ‘Time To Pretend’, which pokes fun at the world of celebrity and pop music.
The track is the first to be taken from the band’s forthcoming second album, ‘Congratulations’, which is due for release on April 13th.
Speaking about the song, frontman Andrew VanWyngarden said: “It’s about being a rock star, and it’s also about being fake. It’s like making a parody of yourself.”
He added: “It’s us looking 10 years into the future and predicting what we’ll be doing. It’s a joke, but there’s also a lot of truth in it.”
‘Time To Pretend’ is available to download now from iTunes.
The meaning behind the song
MGMT’s new single, “Kids,” is a synth-pop track that pokes fun at the current state of pop music. The song starts with a mocking, robotic voice repeating the phrase, “kids these days,” before the instruments come in and the song launches into a catchy, danceable beat.
The lyrics of “Kids” take shots at the over-produced, cookie-cutter nature of pop music today. The first verse includes the lines: “Everything is soft and shiny / Everybody is blank and coming undone / We’re always calling out for something new / But we’re just pretending.” These lyrics point out how much effort goes into making music that sounds effortless, and how difficult it is to stand out when everyone is trying to blend in.
In the chorus, MGMT sing about how they “used to be kids” and how they “used to think that it was so easy.” This nostalgic nostalgia for simpler times is offset by the line “now we know it’s never gonna be that way.” This line implies that MGMT has grown up and learned that making meaningful art is not as easy as it seems.
Despite its critical stance on pop music, “Kids” is an infectiously catchy song that will get stuck in your head after just one listen. It’s a well-crafted commentary on the state of popular music, and it’s also a lot of fun to dance to.
The band’s take on the current state of the music industry
MGMT has released a new single, “Time to Pretend,” which takes a mocking tone towards the current state of the music industry. The song is a driving, synth-heavy track that pokes fun at the manufactured pop stars and their celebrity lifestyles.
“Time to Pretend” is the first single from MGMT’s upcoming album, “Congratulations,” which is due out on April 13th.
The song’s place in the band’s discography
MGMT’s new single, “Kids,” is a departure from the dreamy, anthemic sound of their debut album. The song is a playful jab at the current state of pop music, with references to MTV and celebrity culture.
The song is the first single from MGMT’s upcoming album, “Congratulations.” “Kids” is a departure from the sound of their debut album, “Oracular Spectacular.” The new album is said to be more experimental and less accessible.
“Kids” is not indicative of the entire album, but it gives a taste of what to expect from MGMT in the future. “Congratulations” is due out in April 2010.
The song’s reception among fans and critics
The song’s reception among fans and critics has been generally positive, with many people enjoying the band’s return to a more electronic sound. Some have praised the production and composition of the track, while others have enjoyed the tongue-in-cheek lyrics.
