Andrew VanWyngarden

Andrew VanWyngarden is a musician, which means he makes music! He's like the captain of a super cool band called MGMT. He sings the songs and plays the guitar. Imagine a band that makes music that makes you want to dance and sing along. That's MGMT! Andrew is one of the people who started this amazing band.

Andrew VanWyngarden and his friend Ben Goldwasser started MGMT when they were in college. They wanted to make music that was fun and exciting. They worked hard, writing songs and practicing. Soon, their music became really popular, and lots of people wanted to hear them play. It's like when you make a really cool drawing and everyone in your class wants to see it!

One of the most famous songs Andrew helped write is called 'Kids'. It's a song that many people know and love. Because 'Kids' was so popular, it was even nominated for a big award called a Grammy! The whole band MGMT was also nominated for 'Best New Artist'. This means they were recognized as one of the best new bands around.

Andrew VanWyngarden is a songwriter, which means he comes up with the words and melodies for songs. He's also a guitarist, playing the instrument that makes those cool sounds. When he and the band perform, they create a special energy that makes people happy. It's like a magic show, but with music instead of tricks!