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Mk.gee

Mk.gee is the stage name of Michael Todd Gordon, an American singer-songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mk.gee is the stage name of Michael Todd Gordon, an American singer-songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He began releasing music in 2017 and released his debut studio album, Two Star & the Dream Police, in 2024. He is also known for collaborations with artists including Dijon, Omar Apollo, Kacy Hill, Fred Again, Bon Iver, and Justin Bieber.

Early life and background

Michael Todd Gordon was born on September 27, 1996, and is from Linwood, New Jersey. He later adopted the stage name Mk.gee and began releasing music in the late 2010s.

Career

Mk.gee’s recorded output began with the 2017 single "I Know How You Get." He followed with two EPs in 2018, a mixtape in 2020, and his first studio album in 2024.

Collaborations

In addition to solo material, Gordon has contributed as a songwriter and producer to projects by artists such as Dijon, Omar Apollo, Kacy Hill, Fred Again, Bon Iver, and Justin Bieber.

Musical style

Sources describe Mk.gee’s work as genre-blending and difficult to categorize, combining elements associated with indie rock, R&B, pop, electronic, and experimental music.

Key facts

  • Mk.gee is the stage name of American musician Michael Todd Gordon.
  • He began releasing music in 2017 and released his debut studio album Two Star & the Dream Police in 2024.
  • He has collaborated with artists such as Dijon, Omar Apollo, and Justin Bieber.
  • His music is described as genre-blending, incorporating indie, R&B, pop, and experimental elements.
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Canadian context

Mk.gee has toured internationally and has an audience in Canada through the broader indie and alternative music scene, though no specifically Canadian origin or primary Canadian association is indicated in the available sources.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mk.gee?
Mk.gee is the stage name of Michael Todd Gordon, an American singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
What is Mk.gee’s real name?
His real name is Michael Todd Gordon.
When did Mk.gee start releasing music?
He began releasing music in 2017 with the single "I Know How You Get".
What is Mk.gee’s debut album?
His debut studio album is Two Star & the Dream Police, released in 2024.
What kind of music does Mk.gee make?
His music is commonly described as genre-blending, with influences from indie, R&B, pop, electronic, and experimental styles.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mk.gee
    Supports: Birth name, stage name, occupation, origin, years active, early releases, debut album, collaborations
  2. Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mk-gee/1122855735
    Supports: Artist description, mixtape A Museum of Contradiction, debut album Two Star & the Dream Police
  3. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/04/arts/music/mkgee-two-star-the-dream-police.html
    Supports: Pronunciation, origin in Linwood, New Jersey, early piano lessons, debut album context
  4. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/oct/30/mkgee-review-electric-brixton
    Supports: Genre-blending style, debut album, New Jersey background
  5. NBC — https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/mkgee-song-rockman
    Supports: Name Michael Gordon, debut album, New Jersey origin, collaborations with Justin Bieber