CON THE ARTIST Bites into Boldness with Sugary-Slick New Single “PEACH”

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South African/Canadian multi-disciplinary artist CON THE ARTIST is back, and this time he’s bringing the juice. His new single “PEACH” is a playful and sultry alt-pop gem — part anthem, part inside joke, and entirely unforgettable. With quirky charm and a beat that dares you not to dance, “PEACH” is a sonic wink: a flirtatious reminder that letting go of self-seriousness can be an act of artistic bravery.

Originally written for another artist who felt unsure about the song’s cheeky theme, “PEACH” refused to leave CON’s head. The hook — sticky, weird, and undeniably fun — lingered long after the session ended. Instead of letting it rot in the vault, CON reclaimed the track and gave it a new lease on life. The result? A summer bop that doubles as a manifesto.

“Because it wasn’t meant for me, I approached it differently,” CON shares. “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 freedom pulses through every second of “PEACH.” From its warped, off-kilter synth hits to its sugary-smooth chorus, the song bends the rules of traditional pop structure while still delivering a sound that’s undeniably accessible. It’s bright, bold, and completely in on its own joke — a gleeful romp through flirtation, silliness, and self-discovery.

CON’s vocal performance straddles the line between deadpan and charismatic, embodying a character who is part popstar, part prankster. There’s a theatricality to the delivery, a sense that this is more than just a track — it’s a statement. A dare, even. And yet, beneath the tongue-in-cheek tone is something deeper: a lesson in creative liberation, and the importance of embracing the bizarre parts of yourself without apology.

“On the surface, it’s about biting ass,” CON says. “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.”

The production leans into that ethos. There’s a giddy strut to the beat, a playfulness in the layered vocals, and flourishes that seem to say, “Why not?” The song feels like it was made in a world where pop is allowed to be weird, sexy, smart, and just plain fun — and CON is that world’s most charming resident.

A composer, sound designer, and boundary-defying performer, CON THE ARTIST is no stranger to blending mediums. His background in film scoring informs his meticulous sound choices, while his love of bold aesthetics and performance art keeps things visually and conceptually interesting. On stage, he performs with his robotic bandmate CON-puter, a whimsical but surprisingly poignant companion that adds a layer of surrealism to his already vivid live set — a performance that helped land him representation from Canada’s top booking agency.

With “PEACH,” CON proves that pop doesn’t have to choose between clever and catchy. You can be smart without being pretentious, sexy without being sleazy, and sincere while still being strange. It’s a reminder that authenticity comes in many forms — and sometimes, it wears glitter and grins and bites metaphorical (or not-so-metaphorical) ass.

As the second single from his upcoming project, “PEACH” sets the tone for a new chapter in CON’s musical evolution — one where experimentation is encouraged, weirdness is celebrated, and the line between satire and sincerity is joyfully blurred.

“PEACH” is more than a bop. It’s a celebration of what happens when you give yourself permission to be loud, loose, and a little ridiculous. It’s flirtation as art, pop as playground, and weirdness as a way forward.