“Nostalgia for a time when digital was still new”: How Mk.gee is bringing back a ’90s-era modeler favored by Joni Mitchell, David Lynch, and Sting

Mk.gee, aka Michael Todd Gordon, performs on stage at the Oyafestivalen on August 09, 2025 in Oslo, Norway.

From being named Eric Clapton’s favorite new guitarist to making a special appearance at Millennial pop prince Justin Bieber’s highly anticipated Coachella set, Mk.gee has, for many, redefined what it means to be a guitar hero in the 2020s.

In particular, his tone and, in turn seemingly leftfield gear choices have played a key part in that process.