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Rockman (song)

"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, following "Lonely Fight", after the release of his debut album Two Star & the Dream Police (2024).[3]

"Rockman"
Single by Mk.gee
ReleasedOctober 18, 2024 (2024-10-18)
Length2:59
LabelR&R
Songwriters
ProducerMk.gee
Mk.gee singles chronology
"Lonely Fight"
(2024)		 "Rockman"
(2024)

Receiving critical acclaim, the song became Gordon's first charting single, appearing on several Billboard alternative airplay charts. It was nominated for Record of the Year at the 2025 Libera Awards.[4]

Composition

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"Rockman" is composed in the key of D-sharp major with a time signature of 4
4, and has a tempo around 134 beats per minute.[5]

Live performance

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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.[6]

Commercial performance

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"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.[7] The following week, it entered the US Alternative Airplay Chart at number 37.[8] It eventually peaked at numbers 24, 30, and 25, respectively.[9][10][11]

Reception

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Year-end lists

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Publication Accolade Rank Ref.
Los Angeles Times The 30 best songs of 2024 19 [12]
Paper Paper's Best Songs of 2024 Unranked [13]
Stereogum Scott Lapatine's Best Songs of 2024 2 [14]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Rockman"
Chart (2024–2025) Peak
position
US Adult Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9] 24
US Alternative Airplay Chart (Billboard)[11] 25
US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[10] 30

References

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  1. ↑ Monroe, Jazz (October 18, 2024). "Mk.gee Shares New Song 'Rockman'". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  2. ↑ Green, Walden. "Mk.gee: 'Rockman' Track Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  3. ↑ Breihan, Tom (October 18, 2024). "Mk.gee Shares New Single 'Rockman': Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  4. ↑ Grein, Paul (March 19, 2023). "Shaboozey, Waxahatchee & More Lead 2025 Libera Awards Nominations: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Rockman | Track Analytics | Songstats". Songstats. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  6. ↑ Vaillancourt, William (November 10, 2024). "'SNL': Watch Mk.gee Perform 'Alesis,' 'Rockman'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  7. ↑ 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 X (formerly Twitter).
  8. ↑ "Alternative Airplay". Billboard. December 28, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  9. 1 2 "Adult Alternative Airplay". Billboard. January 25, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  10. 1 2 "Rock & Alternative Airplay". Billboard. December 28, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  11. 1 2 "Alternative Airplay". Billboard. March 1, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  12. ↑ "The 30 best songs of 2024". Los Angeles Times. December 10, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Paper's Best Songs of 2024". Paper. December 27, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Staff Picks: Our Other Favorite Songs Of 2024". Stereogum. December 4, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
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