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| Single by Mk.gee | ||||
| Released | October 18, 2024 (2024-10-18) | |||
| 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, it serves as Gordon's second standalone single, after "Lonely Fight", following the release of his debut album Two Star & the Dream Police (2024).
The song became Gordon's first charting single, peaking at number 26 on the US Adult Alternative Airplay Chart, number 30 on the US Rock & Alternative Airplay Chart, and number 36 on the US Alternative Airplay Chart.
Live performance
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.
Commercial performance
"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 Chart for the week ending December 21, 2024. The following week, it entered the US Alternative Airplay Chart at number 37. It eventually peaked at number 26 on the Adult Alternative Airplay Chart, number 30 on the Rock & Alternative Airplay Chart, and number 36 on the Alternative Airplay Chart.
Reception
Year-end lists
| Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
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| Los Angeles Times | The 30 best songs of 2024 | 19 | |
| Paper | Paper's Best Songs of 2024 | Unranked | |
| Stereogum | Scott Lapatine's Best Songs of 2024 | 2 |
Charts
| Chart (2024–2025) | Peak
position |
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| US Adult Alternative Airplay (Billboard) | 26 |
| US Alternative Airplay Chart (Billboard) | 36 |
| US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard) | 30 |
References
- 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.
- Vaillancourt, William (November 10, 2024). "'SNL': Watch Mk.gee Perform 'Alesis,' 'Rockman'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- Billboard charts (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.
- "Alternative Airplay". Billboard. December 28, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ "Adult Alternative Airplay". Billboard. January 4, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ "Rock & Alternative Airplay". Billboard. December 28, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ "Alternative Airplay". Billboard. January 4, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 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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