Alternative Pop from Pesky Kid

Hailing from Michigan, Benjamin Champagne is a multi-media artist whose creative pursuits see him dabble in a range of artistic endeavours. Operating under the Pesky Kid artistic banner, he channels his restless artistic energy that spills over into alternative pop, blending innovative production techniques with an fiercely DIY ethos. Across various monikers including Pierre St. Jupiter, Holy Goof and the Lava Lamp Devotional Choir, he floats across genres to bring to life a highly original sonic vision.

A product of the underground art scene, for over five years he ran a small club that became a haven for creativity, hosting everything from art shows and workshops to drum circles and yoga sessions. It was here that he sharpened his skills as a producer and fostered a community that valued collaboration and experimentation. Beyond this space, his resume includes producing large-scale concerts for organisations like Fusion Shows, The Crofoot and Audiotree, as well as touring as a sound engineer.

Now managing a theatre and working with the Saginaw Art Museum, Benjamin continues to leave his mark on both art and music. Stepping out as Pesky Kid in 2020, he dropped the debut EP, 2 N E 1, and has since released multiple well-received singles and records over the last few years.

Now he brings us his latest release with the new single titled “Generic Pop Song (i don’t wanna think about it).” Despite its tongue-in-cheek title, the track hosts an emotive aesthetic, pairing a club-focused energy with heartfelt vocals. The song’s creation reflects Pesky Kid’s unorthodox approach; recorded in a friend’s studio, Benjamin played the keyboard on a MacBook and sang directly into the mic, capturing the spontaneity of the moment in spectacular form.

Filtering in with airy vocals and tapped percussive shots, the track bursts to life with danceable beats, pulsing bass lines and colourful synth textures before settling down in the verse where Pesky Kid’s smooth voice glides over the soft shimmer of the arrangement. Jumping into a chorus of vibrant alternative pop energy brimming with infectious melodic hooks and moving lyrical writing, it’s a superb jam that’s at once catchy and energising.

Wrapped up in impactful production and peppered with bubbling backing vocal elements, the snapping punch of the beat keeps the energy high while Pesky Kid’s R&B-inflected vocals ensure this track delivers two and a half minutes of memorable pop music. As Benjamin Champagne continues to make an impact across a range of artistic fields, we can’t wait to see what he’s got lined up next as Pesky Kid.

Listen to Generic Pop Song (i don’t wanna think about it) below

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