Multi-platinum artist Machine Gun Kelly has released his latest single and music video, “Cliché”—a vibrant, summer-ready track infused with dance-pop energy. The song, produced in collaboration with SlimXX, BazeXX, and Nick Long, is accompanied by a slick visual directed by Sam Cahill.
“Cliché” made a bold debut with a high-profile broadcast premiere across MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop, and Paramount’s Times Square billboards. Leading up to the release, MGK teased the track’s arrival with a pre-save link on his official website, hinting at an upcoming project.
The video showcases MGK in a carefree, nostalgic mood, brought to life by choreographer Sean Bankhead, known for his work with Usher and Tate McRae. The dance routines echo the classic style of the late '90s and early 2000s—slick, sentimental, and perfectly in step with the track’s theme.
In the run-up to the release, MGK dropped a series of cover performances, including the Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris,” Juice WRLD’s “Empty Out Your Pockets,” and Green Day’s “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” He’s also set to headline this year’s 30th Anniversary Vans Warped Tour in Washington, DC, and Orlando, Florida.
MGK’s recent accolades include two Billboard 200 chart-toppers: Tickets to My Downfall (2020), which went platinum and spawned 18 charting singles on Hot Rock Songs, and Mainstream Sellout, which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album. His hits “Bloody Valentine” and “My Ex’s Best Friend” both reached No. 1 on alternative radio.
MGK Cliché Twitter Review
Fans and critics alike took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share their thoughts on the new release:
"Dude this scene gave me chills! So beautifully choreographed, nostalgic, and just so fitting with the lyrics. Props to MGK, the dancer, the choreographers, and Sam for directing & capturing this perfectly," wrote one fan.
Another user added: "This video is perfectly fitting for the title because what’s more cliché than a choreographed scene in the RAIN?!"
Not everyone was impressed, however. One critic wrote: "RIP this is what's left of MGK after Eminem destroyed his rap career."
And another bluntly commented: "Is there any genre that MGK’s voice actually sounds good in? Every song I’ve heard, he sounds horrible."
“Cliché” made a bold debut with a high-profile broadcast premiere across MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop, and Paramount’s Times Square billboards. Leading up to the release, MGK teased the track’s arrival with a pre-save link on his official website, hinting at an upcoming project.
The video showcases MGK in a carefree, nostalgic mood, brought to life by choreographer Sean Bankhead, known for his work with Usher and Tate McRae. The dance routines echo the classic style of the late '90s and early 2000s—slick, sentimental, and perfectly in step with the track’s theme.
In the run-up to the release, MGK dropped a series of cover performances, including the Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris,” Juice WRLD’s “Empty Out Your Pockets,” and Green Day’s “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” He’s also set to headline this year’s 30th Anniversary Vans Warped Tour in Washington, DC, and Orlando, Florida.
MGK’s recent accolades include two Billboard 200 chart-toppers: Tickets to My Downfall (2020), which went platinum and spawned 18 charting singles on Hot Rock Songs, and Mainstream Sellout, which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album. His hits “Bloody Valentine” and “My Ex’s Best Friend” both reached No. 1 on alternative radio.
MGK Cliché Twitter Review
Fans and critics alike took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share their thoughts on the new release:"Dude this scene gave me chills! So beautifully choreographed, nostalgic, and just so fitting with the lyrics. Props to MGK, the dancer, the choreographers, and Sam for directing & capturing this perfectly," wrote one fan.
Another user added: "This video is perfectly fitting for the title because what’s more cliché than a choreographed scene in the RAIN?!"
Not everyone was impressed, however. One critic wrote: "RIP this is what's left of MGK after Eminem destroyed his rap career."
And another bluntly commented: "Is there any genre that MGK’s voice actually sounds good in? Every song I’ve heard, he sounds horrible."