CON THE ARTIST Shines with Playful and Poignant New Single “Teach You How To Love”

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South African/Canadian multi-disciplinary CON THE ARTIST returns with his latest single, “Teach You How To Love,” a glittering alt-pop track bursting with wobbly guitars, serotonin-soaked production, and lyrics that balance honesty with cheek. At once playful and poignant, the song explores the emotional learning curve of love—what it means to teach someone not through physicality, but through patience, selflessness, and lived experience.

“This song was originally just a fun demo that I tucked away for a while because I wasn’t sure if the style was me, especially at a time when I was focused on writing more serious music... and this wasn’t serious at all. I eventually got over that hurdle after writing (previous single) ‘PEACH’ when I realized I had way more fun letting my freak flag fly in both production and lyrics,” CON shares. “Production-wise, I think it’s one of the most fun ear candy driven ones I’ve produced.”

That sense of fun radiates from every corner of “Teach You How To Love,” yet the song carries more weight than its playful exterior initially suggests. At its heart, the track is about emotional growth within relationships—the acts of compromise, sacrifice, and empathy that make love truly sustainable.

“Sometimes one partner already knows how to be more loving and giving because they’ve been through heartbreak, made mistakes, hurt people, and learned from it,” CON explains. “That kind of experience shapes how you show up for someone else. With this song, I leaned into that idea of leading by example and showing someone what being loved means to you.”

The juxtaposition is striking: lyrics that explore depth and sacrifice set against production that bursts with shimmering textures and buoyant rhythms. The result is a track that dances between pure pop joy and heartfelt honesty, inviting listeners to revel in the groove while reflecting on the deeper meaning beneath it.

As with his previous single “PEACH,” which cemented his reputation as a playful risk-taker unafraid to embrace eccentricity, “Teach You How To Love” captures the duality that defines CON THE ARTIST. On one hand, he leans into whimsy and cheek; on the other, he anchors his work in sincerity and emotional truth. It is this combination that makes him such a compelling figure within alt-pop’s evolving landscape.

South African-Canadian by background and boldly multi-disciplinary in practice, CON THE ARTIST is more than a musician. He’s a creator who pours creativity into every corner of his work, whether through sound design, film scoring, music production, or immersive technology. His approach is fearless and avant-garde, fueled by a vision that treats music not just as a medium, but as an experience.

That vision is perhaps most evident in his live shows. Known for their futuristic edge, CON’s performances feature his robotic bandmate CON-puter, a blend of performance art and musical innovation that electrifies audiences. This forward-thinking approach has already landed him representation with Canada’s top booking agent, alongside a growing fanbase who come for the spectacle but stay for the sincerity.

With “Teach You How To Love,” CON continues to refine a sonic ethos that is both daring and digestible. His tracks carry the hallmarks of experimentation while remaining firmly rooted in accessibility—pop songs that are as fun to dance to as they are meaningful to sit with. It is this ability to balance paradoxes—serious and silly, experimental and earwormy, heartfelt and cheeky—that sets him apart from his contemporaries.

The release also underscores CON’s knack for storytelling through sound. While the track dazzles with production flourishes and “ear candy,” as he puts it, it also opens a conversation about how love is learned, taught, and expressed. By framing the process as playful rather than prescriptive, CON invites listeners to think about relationships in new ways—through humor, joy, and the kind of honesty that sneaks in through the back door of a catchy chorus.

Following on the heels of “PEACH,” “Teach You How To Love” cements CON THE ARTIST’s position as an artist to watch: one who thrives on bending genre boundaries, embracing eccentricity, and keeping audiences hooked with both his daring ideas and his infectious energy.

At its core, the single is more than just a song about love—it’s a statement of artistic intent. CON THE ARTIST shows that you can be experimental, heartfelt, and wildly fun all at once. With its shimmering textures, emotional resonance, and tongue-in-cheek edge, “Teach You How To Love” is both a bop and a lesson, proving that joy and depth don’t have to be mutually exclusive.