Benjamin Goldwasser

Benjamin Goldwasser
Goldwasser performing in 2010
Background information
Birth nameBenjamin Nicholas Hunter Goldwasser
Born (1982-12-17) December 17, 1982
Mishawaka, Indiana, U.S.
OriginWestport, New York, U.S.
GenresNeo-psychedelia, new wave, synth-pop, art rock, alternative rock
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboards, sampling, guitar, percussion
Years active2002–present
LabelsColumbia, Red Ink (an imprint of Columbia Records), Cantora

Benjamin Nicholas Hunter Goldwasser (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. 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.