Some songs deliver a rush from the first beat, and Skinner’s “Geek Love” is undeniably one of them. The title track from his new EP is like a caffeine shot of post-punk energy, laced with a distinctly raw and liberating message. Inspired by Katherine Dunn’s book Geek Love, Skinner dives deep into the awkward, empowering strangeness of individuality, using sound to underline his defiant themes of self-acceptance and the exhilaration of not fitting in.
In “Geek Love”, he melds the grit of slouch rock with infectious alt-punk riffs, creating an upbeat and electric atmosphere that’s impossible to sit still through. The song brings a happy, feel-good energy with a throbbing rhythm section and sparkling percussion, merging disco with a rebellious DIY aesthetic. You can hear how he’s taken the rhythm of ‘70s disco, very very old-school Red Hot Chili Peppers (I mean old, 80’s Red Hot Chili Peppers) and mixed it with his own no-wave style—a combo that feels both raw and brilliantly modern. The beat pulses through with a celebratory spirit, challenging listeners to join in the unfiltered weirdness.
Skinner’s approach here is audacious, throwing society’s standards to the wayside. When he sings about embracing what’s uncomfortable or untraditional, there’s no room for halfway measures. It’s loud, it’s empowered, and the lyrics dare you to take up space. This time around, his sound is both sophisticated and freewheeling, held together by tight, catchy guitar hooks that emphasize his upbeat punk edge. It’s the kind of song that meets you where you are and leaves you emboldened.
About Skinner:
Skinner—known off-stage as Aaron Corcoran—is a 25-year-old multi-instrumentalist from Dublin who’s made a name for himself by crafting anthems for those feeling out of sync with the 21st century. His work mixes alt-rock and punk influences, from Pixies to James Chance, and pairs it with a New York no-wave vibe that’s a little wild and undeniably infectious. Self-produced and fearlessly DIY, Skinner is as much about sound as he is about attitude, and “Geek Love” captures this era of his career in one of his most dynamic releases yet.
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