MGK announces new album "lost americana"
Grammy nominated recording artist mgk (Machine Gun Kelly) has officially announced the title of his forthcoming album: “lost americana”. With the release of his exciting summer single cliché, mgk has been teasing the album title with a trail of online clues for fans to discover. Available globally on 8th August, “lost americana” is an emotionally honest new chapter that reflects on his past with help from longtime collaborators and friends SlimXX, BazeXX and Nick Long. The legendary narrated trailer captures mgk on a journey where the past is reimagined, and the future is forged on your own terms through music that celebrates beauty found in the in-between spaces. “Lost Americana” s available to pre-order now HERE.
Check out the announcement video below:
mgk has been building anticipation with a series of reimagined covers, including the Goo Goo Dolls' classic Iris, Juice WRLD's Empty Out Your Pockets, and Green Day's iconic Boulevard of Broken Dreams. Each rendition offered a glimpse into mgk's evolving artistry and emotional depth. On 20th June, mgk will perform live on the TODAY Plaza as part of the Citi Concert Series on TODAY! Adding to the excitement, mgk is set to headline the 30th Anniversary Vans Warped Tour in Washington, DC this weekend on 14th June and in Orlando, FL on 15-16th November.
Photo (c) Sam Cahill
The renowned superstar eclipsed genre expectations by releasing the widely acclaimed album “Tickets to My Downfall” in 2020. The platinum album topped the Billboard 200 and became his first No. 1 effort. The album landed 18 tracks on the Hot Rock Songs chart. Platinum singles, bloody valentine and my ex’s best friend, both went No. 1 at Alternative. His follow-up album, “mainstream sellout”, became his second album to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best Rock Album”
