MGK Taps Nostalgia & Summer Romance In “cliché”
- Charles Luberisse
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Written By: Big C
MGK is back and brighter than ever with cliché, a vibey, dance-infused single that leans fully into the carefree highs and bitter-sweet truths of summer love. The song itself is sticky with synths and emotionally raw, perfect for late night drives, last kisses, or faded texts you’ll regret come fall. Produced by longtime collaborators SlimXX, BazeXX, and Nick Long, the upbeat anthem arrives with a ‘90s-meets-Y2K visual—complete with retro wardrobe, choreography from Sean Bankhead, and a polished alt-pop glow that reaffirms MGK’s evolving artistry. Directed by Sam Cahill, the video blends teen-movie nostalgia with surreal romantic rebellion.
Shot like a sun-drenched daydream, the visual captures MGK in a world of dizzying dance, neon emotion, and tangled feelings—showcasing his most cinematic self yet. “cliché” follows a string of powerful reimagined covers, from the Goo Goo Dolls’ Iris to Juice WRLD’s Empty Out Your Pockets and Green Day’s Boulevard Of Broken Dreams. Now, MGK gears up to headline the 30th Anniversary Vans Warped Tour this summer, with headlining slots in Washington, D.C. and Orlando, FL. As the anticipation builds for his upcoming album, one thing is certain—MGK is setting the tone for a summer full of feels, freedom, and fire.