GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist mgk has officially released “times of my life,” a long-awaited single and video that fans have been asking for since the early days of his pop-punk era. Out now, the track offers a stripped-down, emotional reflection on lost love, pulling from sessions that date back to the Tickets to My Downfall era while fitting seamlessly into the creative world he’s continued to build with lost americana.
Recorded with Travis Barker and mgk’s close-knit creative circle, “times of my life” feels like a moment frozen in time — raw, unfinished in the best way, and emotionally direct. It’s the kind of song that doesn’t rely on spectacle, instead letting honesty and vulnerability do the heavy lifting.
A Song Fans Have Been Waiting To Hear
Originally written as a rough draft during the Tickets to My Downfall sessions, “times of my life” has lived quietly in mgk’s archive until fans began consistently calling for its release. That demand never faded, and now the song arrives as a fully realized piece that bridges multiple eras of his career.
The track blends acoustic and electric guitar with cello, piano, and bass, creating a layered but intimate backdrop for one of mgk’s most reflective hooks to date: “The best times of my life, were the ones that had you.” Travis Barker’s drumming anchors the song emotionally rather than explosively, reinforcing the sense that this is about reflection, not reinvention.
Lost Americana Era Continues To Expand
“times of my life” arrives as mgk continues to ride the momentum of lost americana, an album that marked his third consecutive No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart. The project has been defined by emotional transparency, genre-blurring production, and a willingness to revisit earlier versions of himself — themes that this release fits into naturally.
Beyond the album itself, mgk has kept the era moving forward through high-profile collaborations and moments, including a remix of “cliché” with Jonas Brothers and standout live appearances featuring guests like Halsey, Bailey Zimmerman, Julia Wolf, and even his own daughter at Warped Tour.
Touring Momentum Into 2026
The release also aligns with mgk’s ongoing lost americana world tour, which continues through North America, Europe, the UK, and Australia/New Zealand into July. The tour resumes February 15 in Bologna, Italy, before returning to the U.S. on May 15 in Wheatland, California, and wrapping July 1 in Ridgefield, Washington.
With “times of my life,” mgk isn’t chasing a hit — he’s honoring a moment that never quite left his story. It’s a reminder that some songs don’t age out; they just wait for the right time to be heard.
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