Pixel Jeff Brings Johnny Stimson’s “Sunburn” to Life with Pixel Animation
May 2, 2025

Pixel Jeff brings his signature 8-bit animation style to the official MV for Johnny Stimson’s latest single “Sunburn”, transforming the breezy summer love song into a vibrant pixelated narrative.
The video opens with the main character relaxing on a sun-drenched beach, surrounded by surfboards, vintage speakers, icy drinks, and playful beach toys. With its retro color palette and pixel art aesthetics, the animation evokes a sense of nostalgic joy, visually echoing lyrics like “laying out in the sun having a blast” and “hit me right in the heart at the speed of light.”
Pixel Art Meets Summer Vibes: A Story of Electromagnetic Love
Combining vivid visuals with the song’s themes of electromagnetic connection, Pixel Jeff’s animation takes viewers through iconic summer moments—surfing, beach lounging, and golden hour memories. His precise pixel work captures the emotional “sunburn” of a fleeting romance, enhancing the track’s dreamy energy with a unique visual language.
This cross-cultural collaboration between music and digital art delivers an unforgettable multisensory experience, blending lo-fi aesthetics with modern pop storytelling.