Rising Folk-Rock artist Skittish officially released his 10-track album ‘Midwest Handshake’ on Friday, August 25. Inspired by sounds from the 1960’s Muscle Shoals era of music, this record bathes present-day emotions in a retro aura of sound, creating an organic and grounded composition. The album includes nuances of orchestral instruments, which was an important element for the artist since he has been working in film sound production for the last few years.
Although the sound of popular music has changed over the course of time, overarching generational problems have remained the same and their sentiments continue to seep into modern-day music. The lyrics behind Midwest Handshake are a testament to timeless themes such as social division, dating, and love, and more.
“The songs on this album are a mixture of lessons from the last few years of my life. I grew up in the midwest and after traveling all over the country, I recently landed in LA. Navigating new waters such as the LA social landscape, dating scene, and cultural climate are all challenges I’ve channeled into my new music.” – Skittish, Folk-Rock Musician.