Brad Skistimas is an entirely self-made man. Everything he has gained as a musician and performer he has earned through diligence and hard work. Skistimas is the man behind Five Times August, the namesake he uses to release his indie singer-songwriter work, including his latest full-length, Silent War, a twelve-track album released last month via Seven Places Music. Besides his recordings, Skistimas has made it very far as a DIY musician, with his music appearing on various television shows, commercials, and films. In fact, he appeared on the FOX Business Channel as an expert “Do-It-Yourself” indie artist. Early last year, Skistimas began releasing a series of protest songs as Five Times August that were directed towards Covid-19 pandemic-related lockdowns and restrictions and U.S. governm...