In 2003, Wesleyan University students Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser performed under the name “The Management” at Zonker Harris Day, the campus’s annual celebration of alternative and countercultural expression! At the time, the duo was simply experimenting with electronic music and psychedelic pop, unaware they were laying the groundwork for what would eventually become MGMT. During that performance, they debuted an early version of “Kids,” a track that would later become a breakout hit
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In 2003, Wesleyan University students Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser performed under the name “The Management” at Zonker Harris Day, the campus’s annual celebration of alternative and countercultural expression! At the time, the duo was simply experimenting with electronic music and psychedelic pop, unaware they were laying the groundwork for what would eventually become MGMT. During that performance, they debuted an early version of “Kids,” a track that would later become a breakout hit
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VIBES on Instagram: "En 2003, Andrew VanWyngarden et Ben Goldwasser, deux étudiants de l’Université Wesleyenne dans le Connecticut, jouent pour la première fois en live leur titre « Kids », qui deviendra par la suite un hit planétaire. Le duo ne s’appelle alors pas encore MGMT 🤩🎤 Abonne-toi 🔥"
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VIBES on Instagram: "En 2003, Andrew VanWyngarden et Ben Goldwasser, deux étudiants de l’Université Wesleyenne dans le Connecticut, jouent pour la première fois en live leur titre « Kids », qui deviendra par la suite un hit planétaire. Le duo ne s’appelle alors pas encore MGMT 🤩🎤 Abonne-toi 🔥"
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Unearthed Footage of MGMT Performing ‘Kids’ in 2003 is Wholesome AF
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Technology on Instagram: "In 2003, Wesleyan students Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser performed as “The Management” at Zonker Harris Day, the university’s annual celebration of alternative culture. Experimenting with electronic and psychedelic sounds, they debuted an early version of “Kids”—a track that would later become a breakout hit as MGMT. The performance marked a formative moment in their rise to indie stardom. #music #trending #sound #video #technology #explore"
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Technology on Instagram: "In 2003, Wesleyan students Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser performed as “The Management” at Zonker Harris Day, the university’s annual celebration of alternative culture. Experimenting with electronic and psychedelic sounds, they debuted an early version of “Kids”—a track that would later become a breakout hit as MGMT. The performance marked a formative moment in their rise to indie stardom. #music #trending #sound #video #technology #explore"
936.9K viewsJun 13, 2025
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GREATEST LIVE MOMENTS ™️ on Instagram: "rare footage of Andrew VanWyngarden & Ben Goldwasser (MGMT) in 2003, before the fame. 21 years later and this song is still going strong. -FOLLOW @greatestlivemoments for more! #mgmt #andrewvanwyngarden #bengoldwasser #nostalgia #beforethefame #2000s #fyp"
GREATEST LIVE MOMENTS ™️ on Instagram: "rare footage of Andrew VanWyngarden & Ben Goldwasser (MGMT) in 2003, before the fame. 21 years later and this song is still going strong. -FOLLOW @greatestlivemoments for more! #mgmt #andrewvanwyngarden #bengoldwasser #nostalgia #beforethefame #2000s #fyp"
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