MKSM stands for Maksim – name of the singer, songwriter, violinist, and activist. As an openly gay repatriate, he has lived in Russia, in the Ukraine, in Frankfurt and in London, and lives at present in Berlin. In 2023 and 2024 MKSM was the most booked Pride artist in Germany and performed not only in Germany but also in the UK. His self-love track LOVING MYSELF was called the PRIDE ANTHEM OF THE YEAR by German media, including major queer magazines. MKSM’s current EP is called READY – it’s out now. In May 2024 the artist performed the lead single LOVING MYSELF live on German TV (ZDF).