Rockman (song)
| "Rockman" | ||||
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| Single by Mk.gee | ||||
| Released | October 18, 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:59 | |||
| Label | R&R | |||
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| Producer(s) | Michael Gordon | |||
| Mk.gee singles chronology | ||||
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"Rockman" is a song by American singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gordon, known professionally as Mk.gee. Released on October 18, 2024, through R&R,[1][2] it serves as Gordon's second standalone single, after "Lonely Fight", following the release of his debut album Two Star & the Dream Police (2024).[3]
The song became Gordon's first charting single,[4] peaking at number 27 on the US Adult Alternative Airplay Chart and number 30 on the US Rock & Alternative Airplay.[5][6]
Live performance
[edit]On November 9, 2024, Gordon appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live where he performed "Rockman" along with "Alesis", a non-single track from Two Star & the Dream Police.[7]
Commercial performance
[edit]"Rockman" marked Gordon's first charting song, debuting at number 33 on the US Adult Alternative Airplay Chart and at number 35 on the US Rock & Alternative Airplay for the week ending December 21, 2024.[8] It later peaked at number 27 on the former and number 30 on the latter.[9][10]
Reception
[edit]Year-end lists
[edit]| Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Times | The 30 best songs of 2024 | 19 | [11] |
| Paper | Paper's Best Songs of 2024 | Unranked | [12] |
| Stereogum | Scott Lapatine's Best Songs of 2024 | 2 | [13] |
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024–2025) | Peak
position |
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| US Adult Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 27 |
| US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 30 |
References
[edit]- ^ Monroe, Jazz (October 18, 2024). "Mk.gee Shares New Song 'Rockman'". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ Green, Walden. "Mk.gee: 'Rockman' Track Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (October 18, 2024). "Mk.gee Shares New Single 'Rockman': Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ Billboard charts [@billboardcharts] (December 17, 2024). "Mk.gee's 'Rockman' becomes the singer/guitarist's first song on an airplay chart, as it debuts at No. 33 on this week's Adult Alternative Airplay chart, and at No. 35 on Rock & Alternative Airplay" (Tweet). Archived from the original on January 5, 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Adult Alternative Airplay". Billboard. January 4, 2025. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ "Rock & Alternative Airplay". Billboard. December 28, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ Vaillancourt, William (November 10, 2024). "'SNL': Watch Mk.gee Perform 'Alesis,' 'Rockman'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Billboard charts [@billboardcharts] (December 17, 2024). "Mk.gee's 'Rockman' becomes the singer/guitarist's first song on an airplay chart, as it debuts at No. 33 on this week's Adult Alternative Airplay chart, and at No. 35 on Rock & Alternative Airplay" (Tweet). Archived from the original on January 5, 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Adult Alternative Airplay". Billboard. January 4, 2025. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "Rock & Alternative Airplay". Billboard. December 28, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ "The 30 best songs of 2024". Los Angeles Times. December 10, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ "Paper's Best Songs of 2024". Paper. December 27, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ "Staff Picks: Our Other Favorite Songs Of 2024". Stereogum. December 4, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
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