Initially making his start as a rap trailblazer, Colson Baker, professionally known as Machine Gun Kelly (or mgk), is now one of the brightest stars in the modern pop-punk scene. Ever since the release of his debut album Lace Up in 2012, mgk gained great attention for his fast-paced rap delivery and top-notch production, but his daring switch to pop-punk with the release of his 2020 album Tickets To My Downfall proved that he can just as flawlessly master a more guitar-driven and amplified sound.
Nearly six months after the release of Tickets To My Downfall, mgk wanted to create something that would combine artistic expression, community, and a love of rock music. Thus, in August 2020, 27 Club Coffee was born. A brick-and-mortar location based in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, 27 Club Coffee serves rock ‘n’ roll-inspired drinks, food items and their own signature coffee bean blends. Outside of the physical location, 27 Club Coffee also offers fans the opportunity to try the coffee in the comfort of their own home by ordering online.
Ever since Tickets To My Downfall, mgk has adamantly maintained his signature pop-punk edge, which is decorated with an air of vulnerability on his seventh full-length album lost americana. Perhaps his most vulnerable body of work yet, lost americana has been praised for mgk’s songwriting and unapologetic focus on addiction, family, and relationships. While his musical identity has changed over the years, mgk’s sharp honesty and raw artistry have always stayed the same.
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