Recently, Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) and Travis Barker surprised fans with a live performance of two songs in the singer’s living room. A perfect duo, along with MGK’s band. This session that MGK posted on his social media went viral a couple weeks back, showing the chemistry of combining rock and punk influence.
Larger Projects in the Future for Travis Barker?
Travis Barker of Blink-182 has been a regular collaborator with MGK, which has played a huge role in his transition from rap to pop-punk (despite him rapping in this clip). The living room jam session saw MGK on guitar and vocals while Barker was on drums, making it very personal and energetic. This impromptu performance suggests that they could be working together in the future on larger projects.
Evergreen Content for Artists
Sometimes, playing live with friends – even in a living room – makes for the best content. For all bands out there, it’s a great inspiration for what makes good evergreen content for social media and promotion. This style of performance was certainly fueled by the COVID-19 lockdowns, when artists started playing live from home and posting it. Looks like the trend is continuing!
The Modern Living Room Collabs
The jam session occurred at the time when MGK was on tour and Barker remained active in multiple musical endeavors. This video gives fans a glimpse of the unpolished talent of the artists, which is something every listener can appreciate.
The fact that MGK and Travis Barker decided to play together in the living room is not just a simple performance; it is a statement of their growing collaboration and musical direction. The audience is looking forward to more releases from this pair, as they do not cease to experiment with modern rock and punk.