Skiving (formerly Human Resources) is a London-based art rock quintet restructuring the city's musical identity through a surreal, satirical take on corporate office culture. Performing in "schlubby middle-management attire," the band—Harry Handford, Matt Baker, Juan Brint-Gutierrez, Colin Olive, and Leo Dutton—contrasts workplace mundanity with a chaotic, eclectic sound they define as "prog-punk."

Their music bridges brazen post-rock, delicate electronica, and bombastic kraut riffs, driven by influences ranging from Fugazi and Neu! to MF DOOM. By utilizing overlapping time signatures, their complex arrangements create dreamlike "audio Moiré patterns."

The band’s debut album, The Family Computer, explores themes of wistfulness and nostalgia from multiple lyrical perspectives. Meanwhile, their debut single "The National Lottery" was released via Brussels-based EXAG' Records. Known for raucous, sweaty live shows, Skiving has shared stages with acts like The Last Dinner Party and Do Nothing, touring extensively across the UK and France.

Extending their critique of modern culture into meaningful action, they also regularly organize fundraiser gigs for causes like Medical Aid Palestine. Ultimately, Skiving represents a new generation of UK art rock—maintaining serious artistic ambition while turning the absurdities of modern work life into sharp, danceable, and deeply intelligent music.