Benjamin Goldwasser | |
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 Goldwasser performing in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Benjamin Nicholas Hunter Goldwasser |
| Born | December 17, 1982 Mishawaka, Indiana, U.S. |
| Origin | Westport, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Neo-psychedelia, new wave, synth-pop, art rock, alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, keyboards, sampling, guitar, percussion |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Columbia, Red Ink (an imprint of Columbia Records), Cantora |
Benjamin Nicholas Hunter Goldwasser[1] (born December 17, 1982) is an American songwriter and musician in the psychedelic rock band MGMT, for which he primarily plays keyboards and sings. In 2009, his song "Electric Feel" (co-written with bandmate Andrew VanWyngarden), remixed by Justice, won a Grammy Award in the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical category.[2] In 2010, his band was nominated for a Grammy as Best New Artist and Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.[3]
- ^ "Songs by Writer". SESAC. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
- ^ "What's News." Burlington Free Press. February 10, 2009.
- ^ Sisario, Ben. "Grammys' Weight Is Now Measured In Face Time." New York Times. January 29, 2010; Peerless, Beth. "Neo-Psychedelic/Alternative Pop Band MGMT Plays Santa Cruz on May 29." Monterey County Herald. April 22, 2010.