Six time Platinum-selling indie artist Cavetown (Robin Skinner) returns with “NPC,” the fourth single from his forthcoming album Running With Scissors, out January 16. The track finds Skinner transforming exhaustion into empathy and the constant motion of life on tour into reflection.
Rooted in restless travel and quiet introspection, “NPC” reimagines Skinner’s childhood imaginary friend, Mr. Nobody, as a mirror of his adult self, always moving, never home. Written mid-tour, the pop-punk-leaning song channels the dizzying pace of modern life into an anthem of self-awareness and gentle dissociation, balancing raw honesty with the melodic warmth that has made Cavetown one of Gen Z’s most beloved storytellers. “This song came from a place of feeling detached from my own story,” Skinner shares. “It’s like I’m watching someone else play my character sometimes, traveling, performing, doing all these things I love, but wondering who’s really steering the ship.”
Having played sold-out tours with AJR and Pierce the Veil, Cavetown continues to evolve his distinct sound and voice in the alternative space, turning burnout into art that resonates deeply with fans who see themselves in his vulnerability and humor. With over two billion global streams, six RIAA Platinum certifications, and one of the most loyal fan communities online, Skinner has quietly become one of the most trusted and comforting voices of his generation. His upcoming album Running With Scissors marks his most open and emotionally expansive body of work to date, exploring what it means to grow up, build boundaries, and finally land in a healthy relationship. As a trans-masc artist who has long used his music to help others feel seen, Cavetown continues to offer an affirming refuge for fans navigating identity, mental health, and chosen family.
Cavetown recently announced the second annual This Is Home Project Benefit Show, taking place December 14 at Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY. The event will feature performances from Annie DiRusso, Dreamer Isioma, Sidney Gish, Sydney Rose, and Tall GFs, with additional special guests to be announced. The show marks another milestone in Cavetown’s mission to uplift and support queer youth around the world. Proceeds will benefit New Alternatives, which provides life-saving services for unhoused LGBTQ+ youth in New York City, and the Lambda Literary Foundation, dedicated to championing queer voices in literature.
By year’s end, The This Is Home Project will have donated more than $700,000 since its 2022 launch to organizations supporting queer youth across the U.S., U.K., and Europe. Tickets for the benefit are available now, with all proceeds going directly toward the partner organizations. “Helping LGBTQ+ youth feel safe and seen has always been at the heart of what I do,” says Skinner. “Music gave me a community when I really needed one, and I want to help build that same sense of belonging for others.”
With 968,000 Instagram followers, 444,000 TikTok followers, and 2.26 million YouTube subscribers, Cavetown’s influence continues to stretch across borders and generations. His songs, often written and produced alone in his bedroom, have connected with millions through their disarming honesty and emotional transparency. “NPC” is the next step in that journey: a shimmering, anthemic reflection on identity, exhaustion, and the small moments that keep us grounded amid constant movement.
