CON THE ARTIST Bares His Bite on Cheeky, Genre-Bending New Single “PEACH”
South African/Canadian multidisciplinary CON THE ARTIST returns with “PEACH,” a playful, sultry alt-pop anthem that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still hits all the right notes. Combining alternative, indie, and quirky pop sensibilities, “PEACH” is both a summer bop and a mission statement: embrace the weird, lean into joy, and maybe bite a little ass while you’re at it.
Originally written for another artist who was unsure about the track’s cheeky theme, “PEACH” stuck in CON’s head like a stubborn hook. Rather than let it fade, he claimed it for himself and, in doing so, unlocked a new level of creative freedom. “Because it wasn’t meant for me, I approached it differently,” CON says. “I played around more, tried things I wouldn’t normally do, and let it be a little weirder in the production. It felt freeing.”
That sense of experimentation pulses through every beat of the track, from its off-kilter production quirks to the undeniably catchy chorus that’s as sweet as it is suggestive. “PEACH” might sound like a joke at first glance, but under the tongue-in-cheek delivery is a deeper lesson about creative liberation and letting go of self-seriousness.
“On the surface, it’s about biting ass. Peel back the layers and – surprise – it’s still about biting ass. Not every song needs a deeper meaning… sometimes it’s just about not taking yourself too seriously.“