“Skin on Skin” by Pesky Kid is that sort of track that makes you stop what you’re doing, turn the volume up, and lets you get carried away into its hip-moving grooves. Bursting with energy, laced with funky beats, this track snatches the attention right at the start and keeps you going with its irresistible rhythm. Whether you’re driving with the windows down, dancing in your living room, or adding it to your weekend playlist, “Skin on Skin” is an indie-disco anthem you never knew you needed.
Mixing indie sleaze with dance in an entirely new way, Pesky Kid carves out a sound at once retro and futuristic. That funky, laid-back groove recalls the smooth hooks of Neil Frances, the raw edge of Toro y Moi, and the playful spirit of Metronomy. But there’s something uniquely Pesky Kid here—a carefree, sun-drenched vibe that effortlessly blends indie pop with disco energy. It’s not just a song—it’s a mood, and one that’ll have you bobbing your head and tapping your feet before you can even realise it.
“Skin on Skin” just engulfs, right from the very beginning, when the beat drops, in some danceable rhythm that never holds back. While the pulsating bassline hypnotically grooves down the line, the shimmering synths and catchy guitar licks add layers of texture and excitement to this track. It is celebration—a spur-of-the-moment kind of party where the only rule is to let loose and enjoy.
Its genre-bending ability, as one may have come to expect from Pesky Kid, taking cuts of bedroom pop, indie, and dance, is highlighted with a great sense of vibrancy on this track. Be it Fresh Finds Indie, Late Night Vibes, or even a funky dance playlist, this is the stuff that belongs on repeat.
“Skin on Skin” by Pesky Kid takes that lyricism to the most timeless human connection, yet never takes itself too seriously. This song, playful and almost mischievous in tone, perfectly displays the creative philosophy of the band by blurring the lines between art, humor, and introspection. The title itself suggests the raw and intimate feel of the track, but it’s churned out with such breezy confidence—the basis of the song—is more about the joy of being in that particular moment than anything else.
This multi-genre approach keeps Pesky Kid ever-evolving and the listeners enthralled with him. The mastermind behind the alias, Benjamin Champagne, exudes playful, off-kilter charm; his beats always tip into the unconventional. His first project “Benny” set the tone for the eclectic, genre-defying world that Pesky Kid creates, while “Skin on Skin” builds on that foundation, inviting the listener to dive into the melting pot of sounds and emotions he conjures so effortlessly.
If you’re looking for something new yet familiar, something to lighten up your day and get you moving, then “Skin on Skin” is your go-to track. It’s funky, fun, and an emanation of good vibes—everything you’d want from an indie-disco banger. Add this one to your playlist, press play, and let Pesky Kid take you to a world where fun is number one, and the only rule is that you’ve got to dance.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.